Mitsubishi Triton Utility ML 2006 2007
July 5, 2006 by Alborz Fallah
The all new Mitsubishi Triton Utility (Ute) will go on sale later in the month as Mitsubishi battles out the slow sales of its Australian made sedan, the 380. The most important update to the Triton line up is the introduction of the newly developed Euro 4 compliant 3.2 litre Common Rail diesel engine that produces 118kW of power at 4000rpm, and 347Nm of torque at a very low 2000rpm. While the 3.5 Litre SOHC 24-valve electronically injected petrol engine delivers 135kW of power at 4750 rpm, and 309NM of torque at 3500rpm.
Powered by either engine mentioned above, the new Mitsubishi Triton 4WD is available in either Single Cab or Double Cab, and in three different price lines – Triton GLX, Triton GLX-R and the range topping Triton GLS. The Single Cab is available with either a tray or pick-up bed, while the Double Cab comes standard with a pick-up bed.
The new ‘Easy Select’ four-wheel drive system developed by Mitsubishi, allows for easy changeover of 2WD/4WD without the need to stop the car (but only available at speeds below 100km/h) a Rear Diff Lock is optional to allow for more traction for those who need it.
The ML Triton 4WD range will be available from Mitsubishi dealers this month, while the 3.5 litre petrol 2WD range will be available from October. The four-cylinder 2WD range becomes available early 2007. Mitsubishi’s 5 year /100,000 kms warranty (and 10 year / 160,000 non-transferable drive-train warranty) applies to all models and variants and the 5 years Roadside Assistance is standard across all models, while the GLS gets the Premium Roadside Assistance package. The GLX-R and GLS also come with MP3 capable cd player and a trip computer.
Prices for the current model (MK) start at
- $23,490 for the GLX
- $37,990 for the GLX-R
- $41,990 for the GLS
Prices for the new model line were not immediately released by Mitsubishi Australia.
Click for Full specifications for Mitsubishi ML MY06 Triton Utility
Full press release below:
Mitsubishi Motors has released its all-new Triton four-wheel utility onto the Australian market with the promise that it retains all the attributes that the brand has been known for over the last 27 years – toughness, reliability, and the ability to ‘get the job done’.
The new utility is longer, wider, higher and built on a longer wheelbase with a stronger chassis than its predecessor, and has standout styling that sets it apart from the everyday ute. But, the underpinnings of the vehicle remain true to it origins – a reliable workhorse that keeps fulfilling the demands made of it by its owners.
The frontal appearance of the new Triton picks up Mitsubishi’s global styling theme, while also taking some of its styling elements from the Dakar-winning Pajero Evolution. The result is a vehicle with striking, sporty and futuristic styling, the most spacious cabin in its class, car-like ride and handling with the best turning circle in the class, high quality fit and finish, and a host of desirable convenience and safety features as standard.
Powered by either a petrol or diesel engine, Triton 4WD is available in either Single Cab or Double Cab, and in three different price lines – GLX, GLX-R and GLS. The Single Cab is available with either a tray or pick-up bed, while the Double Cab comes standard with a stylish pick-up bed that follows the curved lines of the cabin (although it is possible to also get the Double Cab with a tray if desired) .
The big news for the new Triton, apart from its obvious style and features, is the newly developed 3.2 litre Common Rail diesel engine that produces 118kW of power at 4000rpm, and 347Nm of torque at a very low 2000rpm. This extremely flexible engine is ideal for rural or towing applications, has great fuel economy and is Euro 4 compliant.
The petrol engine is a 3.5 litre SOHC 24-valve electronically injected unit that delivers 135kW of power at 4750 rpm, and 309NM of torque at 3500rpm.
Power is put to the ground through either a five-speed manual transmission, while a four-speed automatic transmission is available on some models.
Triton comes with a part-time ‘Easy Select’ four-wheel drive system, which is ideally suited to a ute like Triton, and was adopted to enable changeover of 2WD/4WD without stopping the car even on varying road surfaces.
This changeover of driving mode is done by a manual transfer lever that is situated on the centre console, alongside the gearshifter, and is possible on the fly at speeds below 100km/h.
To cater for owners that require additional traction a Rear Diff Lock is optional across all 4WD models, and it is engaged with a button on the dash, to the right of the steering wheel.
However, the thing that most drivers will notice is how car-like the new Triton is to drive. This is due to the power-assisted rack and pinion steering (that gives class-leading 5.9 metres turning radius on 4WD models and 5.7 metres on 2WD variants), and the double wishbone with coil springs front suspension (instead of single wishbone and torsion bar). This set-up gives improved stability on un-even surfaces, stability under hard braking, rigidity, maintenance and a 12kg weight saving. The front stabiliser is a ball joint type. The new Triton has greater wheel articulation, which is achieved through the over-axle design. This improves the 4WD ability of the vehicle.
The rear axle with its live elliptic leaf suspension is surface mounted (instead of base mounted) to improve comfort and road clearance on rough terrain. A wider track and other specification changes lead to improved stability (due to increased roll resistance), better handling balance between loaded and un-loaded conditions, as well as better durability and lower driving noise.
ML Triton now boasts the best braking package in its class, due to larger front ventilated disc brakes and rear drum brakes (the accepted, and in fact, preferred standard in commercial vehicle applications). Triton’s ABS system features four channels and Electronic Brake-force Distribution, which is superior to competitor offerings.
ML Triton GLX Single Cab comes with 16′ X 6’steel rims fitted with 205/80R16C 8PR 110/108R tyres, while the Double Cab has the same 16′ X 6′ steel rims, but they are fitted with 205/80R16 104S RF tyres.
The more prestigious and sporty models – the GLS and GLX-R – come with 16′ X 7′ six-spoke alloy rims fitted with 245/70R1611S RF tyres. All spare tyres are full-size.
Ensuring that safety and security has not been forgotten, Triton’s body construction features Mitsubishi’s acclaimed RISE body structure that ensures the vehicle deforms as it should in the event of an accident while keeping the occupants safely cocooned in a rigid cell. Apart from the in-built inherent features Triton also includes driver and passenger air bags as standard, three-point seat belts – with pre-tensioners and force limiters for the driver and passenger belts, side impact bars, the front end (bonnet) designed to optimise pedestrian protection, pedal setback-inhibitive structure to reduce driverLs lower limb injury at the time of collision, dual-stage collapsible steering column and the fuel tank mounted ahead of the rear axle.
The result of this safety focus gives a 4-star rating, according to internal testing.
Security is assured because of Mitsubishi’s proven remote keyless central locking and engine immobiliser.
However, Triton is not only a safe and reliable work ute, as it has many comfort and convenience items as standard features.
Although the dashboard features a modern ‘wave’ design, its hard-wearing and easy-to-clean materials remain faithful with the pick-up spirit, and very much have the driver in mind.
The instrument cluster features chrome-ringed overlapping blue-faced easy-to-read dials, while the ring circling the gear & transfer case levers or the funky air conditioning controls add a touch of class to the cabin. At night the gauges, interior control knobs and switches are illuminated with striking blue LED lamps that also help to create a sophisticated interior ambience.
As suggested by its exterior design, the new Triton moves away from the bargain-basement features which have normally been found in pick-ups, while keeping its no-nonsense work capacity. In that regard it has the largest, most roomy cabin in its class, a fact that will be appreciated by people using it as their work office.
ML Triton has the best-in-class interior total leg space (1,725 mm), within a 5.0 metre exterior length, while the 810mm rear leg space, and the design, padding and rake angle of the rear seat does makes a considerable difference to rear seat passengers. They will appreciate the proper and comfortable 25 degree backrest angle, as well as the rear foldable armrest with integrated cup holders.
There are numerous convenience items which have been included in Triton, such as power windows front and rear (GLX, GLX-R, GLS), central locking with keyless entry (all models), map lamps (GLX-R, GLS) and the useful ignition key reminder. Eight-way adjustable leather power front seats are standard on GLS model
Another innovative feature is the rear retractable power window on GLX-R and GLS models (a first in the segment) that is operated by a one-touch switch on the centre console. The switch can activate 3 different positions:
- Closed
- Ventilation mode (partly opened)
- Opened
As with other power windows fitted to ML Triton, it includes an anti-trapping function.
The audio system fitted to the Triton models is an electronic tune AM/FM unit with a CD player that has MP3 capability. The system plays through four speakers on the GLX, and six in GLX-R and GLS for best sound quality and performance.
Air conditioning is standard fitment, and its performance improved for the new ML Triton. It is manually operated on the GLX and GLX-R models, while the GLS model features automatic air conditioning as standard, and this is a key differentiator for this premium model.
A high tech multi function display (MFD) unit is available in the GLX-R and GLS models. It covers audio information (radio, CD, MP3), air conditioning and heater functions as well as trip computer functions and environmental conditions. The MFD includes the following features:
- Average speed
- Average fuel consumption
- Total fuel used
- Range to empty
- Total distance travelled
- Outside temperature
- Digital Clock including date
- Radio, MP3 and CD player display
- Barometer
- Compass
- Altimeter
Hands free mobile phone system with Bluetooth connectivity will be available across the entire Triton range. Fitted as standard equipment on GLX-R and GLS models and as a dealer fitted accessory on GLX models, this feature allows hands-free operation of mobile phones, and is ideal for the tradesperson on the move. There are a host of other options and accessories available that allow owners to personalise the vehicle to their taste.
Consumers can choose from a range of seven attractive colours – White, Cool Silver (M), Cyber Blue (P), Platoon (P), Red Planet (M), Gunmetal (M) and Black Mica (P). Three of these colours are new to the Mitsubishi range.
The new ML Triton 4WD range will be available from Mitsubishi dealers this month, while the high-ride 3.5 litre petrol 2WD range will be available from October. The four-cylinder 2WD range becomes available early next year.
When the style, specification, towing ability, and all-round ruggedness and reliability of Triton is added to Mitsubishi’s industry-leading 5 year /100,000 kms bumper-to-bumper warranty (and 10 year / 160,000 non-transferable drive-train warranty) it can be seen that Triton represents unbeatable value for money. But, Mitsubishi has also added 5 year’s Roadside Assistance as standard across all models, with the GLS getting the Premium Roadside Assistance package. This makes Triton an even more compelling proposition for somebody who needs to know their ute will get the job done.
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As owners of our sixth Mitsubishi Triton we would like to know where and whom we can contact or send feedback to at Mitsubishi. Thankyou.
This is our second Triton and now or family has grown to 3 kids the room in the new Triton is definatly second to none. We love it the kids love it and now we are getting out to those hard to reach areas in the Pilbara W.A. with great ease and comfort with no troubles with our new triton. Thank You Mitsubishi and a Very big Thank You to Paceway Mitsubishi in Perth W.A. for recomending the new Triton….
Hi All,
I Have an 07 Triton Diesel manual with just 6k on the clock. Ever since the first day i drove it out of the yard, the car has what can only be described as a surging/jerking motion at 100klm/hr in 5th gear. The same happens if i’m doing 60/70 in 4th gear.
The service techs tell me that mitsubishi is aware of the problem and thet it is the result of the engine mapping system. Has anyone else experienced the same problem.?
hello all
I too have had problems with surging in the triton diesel also at the same speeds, around 100klm/hr in 5th gear when coasting/maintaining speed on level ground.
have reported it 4 times and still awaiting reply/remedy from dealers techs, very annoying.
Had the same issue on a july 07 build DID took it back to the dealer 2 times and they got a fix from Mitsu.
Fuel suction valve has been the main cause replaced it under warranty and surging has been greatly reduced.
Thier is a flat spot at 1900rpm on the DID Turbo as well which is a mapping problem.
hope that helps.
Hi Guys,
Thanks for the relpys. To give you an update, I now have 9k on the clock and have recently returned from the 7500 service, the techs drove the car and agreed the vehicle has a problem. However i was told “you will be notified when there is a software upgrade to remedy the issue”.
I’m far from happy now! – i have paid 44+K for this car and its driving like a 70’s Torana!, whats more, my wife and i are expecting our first child, and i’ll be damned if i’ll take a newborn down the highway with this surging taking place. I have explained to my local dealer that i have infact nearly crashed into cars taking off at the lights due to the hesitation the car has down low. I’m thinking very seriously of taking this further cause i dont see the issue being resolved any time soon.
Will keep you all posted
Recently purchased a Triton diesel. Same problem jerking and surging at revs and speeds already indicated by Dave Jason and Bob. I believe the quality of the diesel may have some bearing on this. Changed to BP diesel and problem went away. Have done some serching on internet. Check what people have said on web.
http://www.exploroz.com/Forum/.....iesel.aspx
Hi i have a glx did dcab . The ute has 6500k now and have only had bp diesel . And ever 300K it hs had a jurking surging, been back to my dealer countless times had centre tailshaft bearing replaced ,new ecu, had the state service manager come up and look at it . Have been told its just a carristik of the car and there is nothing they can do and if i want to take it further i have to write a letter to Mitsubishi Australia. VERY ANOYING
Hi again guys,
Bring on the lemon laws i say. David, don’t stand for that crap!, my local dealer is trying the same trick on me, forgive me for side tracking, but i’m in the plumbing and engineering game, if i did 50K worth of plumbing to the dealers house and his toilets wouldnt flush, how would they react!. I’m going to take this as far as i can, i’m just researching the lemon laws soon to be intoduced and am seriously considering taking action. In my opinion you donot pay that much for a brand new car for it to preform like this, as stated above, i now have a 5 week old baby & this surging motion is not good with the child on board!.
Thanks for letting me vent!
Yes, I am getting the same lame duck excuses from my dealer about the surging in my GLX-R. Their initial fix was for me to dive it hard through the gears. This works but its not good for the pocket has I have already been pulled up for exceeding 60 KPH. They now tell me that mine is better than others which doesn’t help, and that Mitsubishi Japan are trying to develop a chip to fix it. I hope it’s not a stale old lemon flavoured Samboy.
Problem has gotten worse with mine and the dealer has gone back to “we are waiting for a fix from mitsubishi”. One thing we have to remember is the dealer is also at the mercy of Mitsubishi with issues like this. My dealer has been very supportive.
Paul can you post your results on your lemon law research i for one wouldt mind seeing if i can get what i paid for and not a second class engine.
cya
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I’m so happy that I found this site. My husband bought a single cab 2007 petrol manuel Triton in April. It has now spent more time at Australian motors than what we have had it! It is doing everything that has been described above by other people. It revs at 2000 and higher in idel, we’ve had to replace the clutch at 900k’s. They told us it was due to owner abuse, we don’t believe so. This car is used for a buisness that my husband owns and we depend on this car to earn money. After another trip to Australian motors and another week without the car it was given back to use last friday and we were told that the senors in the computer we faultly and they have replaced them again….yesterday my husband came home and said that its DOING it AGAIN! So back to Mitsi again. They have replaced so much in this car under warranty but what does it take to consider this car a lemon? We are making payments a vehicle that we can’t drive and we are sick of it. While this car is crap, I have to admit that the people at our dealership have been outstanding, they have most time provided us with a replacement car free of charge and been nothing but understanding and I’m sure they are tired of see it as well. I just want this solved and or fixed so that the only time we have to go there is for a service.
OK Guys,
Stay tuned,
my dual cab has now 15000 bunny hopping business klm’s on it now and is going in for its 15k service next week.
If the fault is not fixed this time – i’m leaving the car in the yard and will not retrieve it untill the issue is rectified.
I, like others here use this car for business and rely on it heavily, & could of had any dual cab i wished, at the moment i’m wishing i paid the extra for something else.
Ranger or BT50 is a good truck to go for. ive heard nothing but bad news apart from Paul O’Dwyer regarding the tritons even the model before wasnt that great
Hi all, I have a glx-r diesel manual… have experienced something similar but assumed it was just the way the vehicle was. I am however struggling with a power stering fault that is causing the power steering to fail when changing direction.. you can test it when parked turn wheel left then quckly to right and power steering locks then frees.. worse at hihger revs. I have almost had 2 seperate accidents on roundabouts due to this problem.. but mitsubishi say its a charecteristic of the vehicle.. which it may be but that doesnt make it acceptable!! They will accept no responsibility.. Whatch this space as further action is pending!!
Well the regional manager is coming to drive my vehicle in february next year… Nothing like good service!! Absolutley useless.. will never ever buy a mitsubishi again!!! 6 months worth of problems then 2 months of inaction waiting for some mitsubishi rep to drive the thing and say… oh that… thats a characteristic of the vehicle!! Can I have that in writing… No.
Well, thier must be some recourse if this many people are having the same issues.
It may well be worth some sort of legal action Against Mistubishi Austrlaia in order to get a refund or a replacement.
Anyone know a good lawyer that could comment
Was advised by mitsubishi that a new power steering pump was in development to correct the problem … then advised 2 months later that the new pump which they said was still being developed and could give me no eta on had already been installed in my vehicle!!! I am over it!!
Well here we are in the new year and nothing has changed, while it isn’t reving as badly the CD player is now not working and the spot lights are now not working. It has gotten to the point where we went to our dealership on Tuesday and they are now trying to find if Mitsi will fund another vehicle for us….stay tunned
Woohooo.. had a new steering column fitted today thanks to clunking that had developed..apparently a known issue!! no progress on power steering though. Dealer agrees there is a problem but will not do anything unless directed by mitsubishi… And the circle goes around and around and around and ar….
I have an 02 triton space cab 3.0 V6 and have had no dramas with it 180000ks. BUT have just ordered an 07/08 GLX ML 3.5 lt V6 2WD, and after reading the previous comments i am a bit worried, has any one any feed back on this model. Thanks
For you information
GLX-R 4×4 Dual Cab
35000 Klm’s on vehicle, have had the following parts replaced…
Power Steering pump x 2
Steering Rack x 2
Tailgate Seal x 3
Steering column x 1 (So Far)
Current issues with vehicle
Surging
Power steering goes heavy
Hi all, I’ve recently been in contact with Mitsubishi Australia regarding the surge/jerking motion experienced whilst cruising at around 100Km. The response I received is pretty much the same as what everyone has said above “Mitsubishi is aware of the problem and it is being looked at”. The represetative also advised that I should also put my problem in writing to Mitsubishi Australia and that the more people that do this the more likely there will be a fix sooner rather than later. Not sure I really hold much faith in this advice as this problem has been around for a substantial period of time now.
HI EVERYONE, BEEN SEARCHING FOR SOME INFO ON MY TRITON AND GLAD TO FIND THIS SIGHT. I BOUGHT MY GLXR DiD DUAL CAB LATE LAST YEAR FROM A TASMANIAN DEALER. WAS WRAPPED WITH THE CAR AS FAR AS SPECS AND SPACE GOES HOWEVER, I TOO HAVE EXPERIENCED SURGING BASICALLY FROM DAY ONE AND FLAT SPOTS AT LOW REVS 1ST AND 2ND GEAR, THROTTLE STICKING OR REVING HIGH BETWEEN CHANGING GEARS, HANDLES LIKE A PRE 80′S VEHICLE. VERY VERY DISSAPOINTED WITH MY PURCHASE. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A FAULT WITH SOME VEHICLES HOWEVER NOT CONSISTENT TO A CERTAIN BUILD RUN. THEY REPLACED THE FUEL RAIL AND SAID THAT IT HAS ALL BUT ELIMINATED THE PROBLEM. WHEN I PICKED IT UP IT DROVE EXACTLY THE SAME. I RANG THEM AND EXPRESSED MY CONCERNS AND ALSO ABUSED THEM FOR NOT TESTING THE VEHICLE AT THE SAID SPEED WHERE THE CAR STARTS JERKING. I THEN TOLD THEM I WILL BE BRINGING THE CAR BACK AND DO NOT WISH TO SEE IT AGAIN UNLESS THE PROBLEM IS RECTIFIED OR I HAVE A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALER PRINCIPLE AND I MUST ADMIT I WAS QUITE SURPRISED AT THE RESPONSE I GOT. THEY (BURNIE MITSUBISHI) HAVE BEEN MOST HELPFULL AND RESPONSIVE TO MY PROBLEMS SINCE THE FIRST WARRANTY FIX ( OR FAILURE TO FIX) HOWEVEWR IT SEEMS THAT MITSUBISHI AUSTRALIA REALLY DOESNT HAVE A FIX IT FOR THE PROBLEMS WITH THEIR TRITONS AND DONT REALLY SEEM TO CARE AS THEY ARE STILL SELLING THEM WITH KNOWN FAULTS FROM THE FACTORY. I CONTACTED MITSUBISHIS CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THE RESPONSE WAS THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT WAITING FOR A FIX FROM JAPAN AND IN THE MEANTIME I SHOULD CONSULT WITH MY DEALER TO RECTIFY ANY ISSUES I MAY HAVE. WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP MITSUBISHI MOTORS. THANKS BUT NO THANKS, THEY HAVE LOST A CUSTOMER FOR SURE WITH ME DUE TO THEIR LACK OF CARE FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS AND FOR ALLOWING DEALERSHIPS TO STILL TO THIS DAY SELL NEW CARS WITH FAULTS THAT THEY KNOW ABOUT BUT HAVE NO SOLUTION TO. SORRY TO EVERY ONE READING THIS IF IM BORING YOU BUT THIS JUST SHOULDNT HAPPEN IN TODAYS MARKET PLACE. ITS JUST BULLSHIT.
I stumbled across this forum while I was searching for a safety rating on the Triton, thank god I did! Now I don’t care what the rating is, by the sounds of it they’ve got to many problems. I think I’ll go and check out the Ranger. A few more $$$ but hopefully I won’t find a forum full of problems like this. I really do feel sorry for all you guys, good luck trying to get the issues resolved!
60,000 Kms in a Triton GLX-R DID 5 speed Manual.
All has been going well, until the Orange light appeared.
Now the Engine Management System has taken control and can only be checked by Zupps Mt. Gravatt. (Purchased Cleveland)
I have not experienced the fuel surging issue until today.
Was I shocked to see so many complaints about this 4×4 UTE!Will keep you posted, so far it’s just a minor build up of carbon in the manifold, apparently, and it’s been so good.
I just signed up for an 07 Triton GLS Diesel.Wish i seen this sight. Only thing i hope is it may be okay regarding the surging problem because its auto,any one had same problem in auto?
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I am the owner of a triton which I took delivery of 04.07.07. After approximately 3,000km it had to have a new motor fitted, a broken lifter I was informed. As
you can imagine the motor was running really bad with lots of knocking and lots of smoke coming out the back. Now when it is driven at between 80-100km and that speed needs to be maintained in fifth gear, the motor seems to be missing, causing a surging effect, I think the original was the same, before it broke.
I have mentioned this to the Mandurah and Rockingham dealerships, they say they can’t find anything wrong. Surely this isn’t how the vehicle is supposed to run. It has now done 20,000km, so all you fellow disappointed Triton owners I think we should find a way of holding them bastards to account.
OK then – lets get serious.
I will draft a letter and send (PM) it to everyone who sends me their email address to:
eastbeach14@hotmail.com
Lets get this underway – whats the worst that can happen – zero response, which is what we’re getting now!.
So send me your email addresses and i’ll send you a draft letter to comment on – how we bombard mitsubishi australia with it we will need to discuss further.
Time to make a stand!
Dave
TRITON, cheapest new vehicle with 100kW that can be supplied with a automatic-transmission!
Bet your all glad to know that!!! :-)
Cheers
F-0
O.M.G.
Now i am worried. I have owned my triton for near on 2 years and have not had a problem with it until yesterday. We have just moved over from Perth to Brisbane and to change the plates over, had to have a Road Worthy Certificate done. On ringing the mechanic where we dropped it off, he informed me that we had failed the test. To my amazement i asked what was wrong and he said that the centre bearing on the tailshaft needed to be replaced. On asking a few more questions, he suggested that it was a warranty issue and that Mitsubishi had vitually squashed the bearing on installment. This car has got 40000km on the clock and has had 3 minor services and 1 major all my Mitsubishi and NO-ONE has ever picked it up. After phoning Mitsubishi Australia they put me through to a dealer in Brisbane. My trama’s have already started as that particular dealer and 2 others really want nothing to do with it.
After reading all your comments i am really starting to worry. I feel for you all with all your faults as i too bought the first 6 litre Holden ute in Perth and after 12 months of faults, replacements and the good old excuse of “we are aware of the fault and someone is looking at it”, i gave up and SOLD the car. It just worth all the trama’s, the inconvience and the loss of time of trying to get it sorted. i wish you all luck.
Hi folks, Stumbled across this site a couple of weeks before I am due to buy a 2WD Double cab GLX (2.4l petrol).
Am somewhat concerned about the surging and power steering issues mentioned above.
I would expect the power steering issue to be common across the line, however has anyone experienced the surge probelms in the petrol engine models (particularly the 2.4l). Would be keen to hear comments or recommendations
Cheers
Looking at 07 GLX-R 3.5L petrol 5speed manual.Wondering if surging is a problem in this model?Sorry to hear about all the problems with diesel model,hope something can be done. Would like to hear back about this.
chelecurtis@bigpond.com
theres nothing wrong with my car 07 glxr triton turbo desiel i think its the way yours drive it , remeber its only a four wheel drive not a malloo
Like others have ’stumbled’ across this forum & can’t say I’m tickled reading everyone’s troubles & am concerned as I signed 28/3 on a GLX-R Auto Diesel – likewise interested if anyone has noted the ’surging’& power steering problems with this model.Apparently my vehicle not avail for 4 wks – sounds like it’ll be a nervous wait
Im looking at getting a v6 cab chassis 2dr 2wd triton. All these comments are scaring me to bits. Does anybody have any experience with the v6 petrol motor or are all these problems confined to the diesel model. I am in the transport game and do a stack of kilometres and need something relaible. Any info would be great.
Hi All,
My 07 petrol GLX-R has been fine apart from the motor a bit noisy, done just over 10k.Well yesterday the clutch pedal stayed stuck to floor after trying to take off from the lights, eventually return very slowly. Managed to get it off the raod and called road side assist. Took it to the dealer in Midland W.A and they say it’s a 50/50 chance it’s covered under warranty. They will let me know by the end of the week. So much for the piece of mind bumber to bumber warranty as advertised by Mitusubishi Australia’s CEO.
Anyone else had the same problem
Keep you posted on the outcome
I to am glad i found this site; i was keem to get a di-d triton now i am leaning towards a v6 model but…with all the other troubles and poor mitsubishi record to fix them i am thinking of sticking with my 1994 nissan Patrol with 352000ks and going strong for a little while longer
Bought a new shape, 06 TD dual cab, with 21,000 on the clock in Sept 07, its now April 08, with 34,000 on the clock, last service 3800kms ago.
Awoke 3 days ago to 2 litres of oil all over my carport and a radiator full of oil after a 60km round trip to fremantle & back to maylands.
Lets hope the warranty is as good as they promise… and to think i sold my bullet-proof 80 series cruiser for this drama…
greg march 30 08 should read comment by paul house nov 16 07 my bunny hopping is worse driving super economically
Hi to all again, Greg, March 30 08, please note that this is not affecting every single vehicle of this model however it is becoming very common and there is no solution from Mitsubishi as yet. My Sept o7 GLXR DiD MANUAL is still driving like a piece of crap and getting noisier by the day. By the way we own a mixed fleet of Hilux and Rodeo diesels and some are ten year old vehicles which perform and drive much better than the Triton at the moment. And yes we do know how to drive a manual vehicle.
I have a ‘07 triton turbo diesel that had the same problem.
If you wish to have the dealership who repaired the fault please contact me on: cashfan1@bigpond.net.au
Steve
I WOULD LIKE YOUR DEALERS DETAILS STEVE THANKS JACK CONTACT chelecurtis @bigpond.com
hi. im from the philippines. got a 3.2 GLS Sports Triton. my problem is EXCESSIVE vibration on the steering wheel at even mild rough roads. the truck also unstable over uneven asphalt roads. anyone experienced this?
Hi, I’m glad I found this site to confirm to myself that the problems with my Triton aren’t just in my head. I’ve experienced every problem that people have written about on this site.
I bought my Triton in Dec ‘06. It worked perfectly for one month, then the power steering completely failed. In the last 14 months and 40000km since then I’ve had 3 replacement power steering pumps, 2 steering racks, a new column and I’ve still got rack rattle! I’ve dealt with 3 dealers and it’s a shame they are at the mercy of such incompetence from HQ. In one instance they sent the wrong pwr steering pump 8 times! One day about 20000km ago, it’s like the engine became possessed, and ever since I’ve had all the surging/hesitation/flat-spots/rough running with the engine and jerkiness in the throttle that you guys have. On top of that the clutch shudders, is too sudden and the gearbox feels like a bag of spanners. I am so over this crap!
So many times they have handed it back to me telling me it’s fixed and it quite plainly isn’t, like they never even bothered to check. This is even after one time where I left it at the dealer for 5 weeks while they lost parts and paid for a hire car for me.
Now after all this time, I had the QLD State Service Manager drive the car, quite obviously feeling all of the problems (not even he could change gears and accelerate smoothly), turn around and insult my intelligence by informing me that these problems are just ‘characteristics’. I asked him if he would buy a car that drove like mine, and he said that surely people in the market for this type of vehicle would understand that they had certain characteristics! All while he was bunny hopping with the clutch and clunking the gearbox!
This is the worst vehicle, from the worst company I have ever experienced. Their ‘Diamond Advantage’ warranty might as well be written on toilet paper, the whole experience has been farcical from the beginning and the car is an absolute lemon. They only keep cementing my desire to never be a Mitsubishi customer ever again, and I too cry into my pillow at night wishing that the bullet proof ‘94 GQ Nissan Patrol I sold would magically materialize in my driveway again and the problems would all go away! I dearly wish that the government would legislate some sort of protection for new car buyers in our situation, for the time being however all I can do is complain.
If you were thinking of buying a Mitsubishi – Don’t!
Well I have taken the problem as far as i can go!!! I have spoken to the gentleman who takes the car companys to court when they breach australian design and road regulations. Only to be told by him to sell the car. He advised that he could not help as there are no laws in place to govern standards in power steering and engine performance. he advised that someone would have to die as a result of these problems before anybody could do anything. I have also heard that mitsubishi…not in aus but elswhere are having to buy back a lot of cars for similar issues we are all experiencing…
Joel, that’s an interesting point about Mitsu having to buy back vehicles overseas, where did you hear it? have you come across something online? I heard in the news a while ago that Victoria had introduced ‘lemon laws’, I think it was based on something like the amount of warranty work done to your vehicle or break-downs determined if the car was a lemon and the company had to offer you a replacement or your money back. Not sure if it is in force in Vic yet, although it would be good if there was a federal law for something like that. Fingers crossed, as i’m not ready to die to get my money back! I’ll just keep bombarding the ‘contact us’ section of the Mitsubishi website I guess. What department did the gentleman you spoke to who takes the car companies to court work for?
LETS GET TV INVOLVED I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF MITSUBISHI CRAP TODAY TONIGHT OR ACA ANY ONE KEEN