Comments on: Mitsubishi Triton Utility ML 2006 2007

By: Carl

Carl — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:14:30 +0000

Triton is 1000% better than Navara and 50% better than a Hilux. The new MN model will kill both of them in the 4WD of the Year awards. For the odd minor issues that arise get them fixed under the 5 year warranty and unmatched 10 year drivetrain warranty. Lot of whinges on here but there’s plenty of happy triton owners – check out http://www.newtriton.net

By: mark

mark — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:57:37 +0000

hi guys if you got a new model triton sell it 2 much stuff ups i would sell it if i have 1 but lucky me i got a Dmax. in the triton seating at the back when we went for a drive sore backs only who has found that out ????

By: Mick

Mick — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 08:34:37 +0000

I have had a 2006 GLX-R for 2 years now and all of a sudden i’m starting to get a flat spot then surge betwwen 2,000 & 3,000 rpm. Had it serviced by my local mechanic and he replaced my air filter which was putride (hadn’t been changed by mitsubishi at previous service) but problem still exists.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:36:21 +0000

I’ve purchased a used 2008 GLXR TD, 50,000 kms. The surging problem was there on my first test drive, I originally suspected the turbo. It is happening from 3rd to 4th to 5th gear, anywhere above 2000-4500 rpm, especially after I had been sitting at traffic lights for a few minutes. It went to Mitsubishi whom said they cleaned all the pipework on the turbo. Problem still there. I put a new K&N Air filter in, Problem still there.It went back to Mitsubishi and they replaced the Inlet manifold, and altered the the positioning of one of the pressure hoses to the turbo ??. Drove the car out of the dealer, next day problem still there. The service manager gave me the “carbon build up version” also. I contacted the dealer AGAIN, told him its coming in AGAIN next week and gave him opportunity to pre-plan what he will do next and pre-order any parts so they will be there on the day. The service manager said he has heard of something similar, but mine is unusual as it is only when the engine is hot, and the surging happens after the vehicle has been idling for a few minutes (ie traffic lights). It’s all well and good to have the best warranty on your vehicles, but whats the point in a great warranty if you can’t fix the vehicles. As Adam said, surely there’s got to be a recall on this.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:59:46 +0000

Following up on my Post, 28th July.
You wouldn’t believe it after calling them Tuesday last week and being told parts still haven’t arrived, (after 3 wks or so), I received an SMS from the dealer Wednesday asking how I found my service last month. Well, I told them I wasn’t happy at waiting for over 3 weeks for parts, A few minutes later I received 3 calls from the service department wanting to book the car in ASAP. The parts suddenly arrived!!!!!
Friday came, the car was repaired. New inlet manifold and boost hose installed.

I was told by the service department that there is an issue in the design of the inlet manifold and that the surging is caused by carbon deposit build up and that this in turn blocks the turbo boost valve?? Well that’s what he said. Given that they redesigned the manifold, and also needed computer reprogramming, WHY HAVEN’T THEY RECALLED THE VEHICLES!!! They are just hoping that not all utes will have the problem. Beware, take your ute back and get it checked, else complain about even slight surging, and get it fixed under warranty
Adam

By: Steve Chaz

Steve Chaz — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:28:20 +0000

I too WAS having the same problems with my 2007 triton, having flat spot just over 2000RPM and surging. So I followed 3 suggestions I found on this site and the problem is gone. This is what I did:

1/ Started using ONLY BP fuel. I noticed a difference straight away in more power, smoother running and my engine didnt “rattle” anywhere near as much as it used to.
At this stage I still had a very slight flat spot, but it was barely noticeable.
2/ Put some Diesel Power from Chemtech in the fuel. This again gave me slightly more power and completely eliminated the flat spot / surging problem altogether.
3/ I’ve now also installed a Uni Filter, air filter and this has also given me a bit more grunt. I ordered it online & it was delivered within 2 days.

With all of the above, economy has improved greatly. I live in semi-rural, very hilly area & am getting 9.7 per 100k average.

Thanks to all the guys who have commented on this site – that’s where I got the info to make these improvements & they really worked. Much better than going back & forth to the useless dealers who dont know a thing about their own cars, and couldnt care less.

I’ve fallen back in love with my Triton again!

Long live the internet!!!!!

By: Phil Stephenson

Phil Stephenson — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 04:12:17 +0000

I bought a new GLX twin cab with the 2.4 litre petrol engine in August 2007, and I am honestly astonished by what I have been reading on this site. My ute has only been to the dealer for warranty work twice, on both occasions due to the clips on the dealer-fitted soft tonneau cover failing, requiring replacement of the entire cover. The second cover they fitted under warranty had a new design of clip, which is more robust. Apart from that, it has not missed a beat. My only grumble is the aircon is not up to the hot summers we have in Australia, but the dealer checked it and found it is working within specs.
Maybe I was just lucky, but I am pretty happy with mine, even though it is the ugliest ute this side of a Ssangyong. I don’t mind the looks, because it was the best-equipped ute for the money.

By: Bruce Fletcher

Bruce Fletcher — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:16:35 +0000

I have had a 2006 GLXR 3.2 Turbo Diesel since new and now have about 85000km on it with normal logbook servicing. The jerking and hesitation started about 3 months ago and was getting worse by the day. Mostly evident around 105km/hr but really evident when trying to coast along at constant speed. Local Mitsubishi dealer they said they were aware of the problem and they would look at reprogramming etc. Now it gets interesting…. my brother is a very experienced diesel mechanic and he suggested to look for the simple things first!…said sounded like the engine was starving for air…so…changed the air filter to a Unifilter unit (about $100) and… ALL FIXED !… power is back, no jerking / hesitation and economy is back to well under 10.0. Seems like a new car. Love the car and very pleased. Thought others might be interested. Cheers…

By: Barry Despard

Barry Despard — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:29:50 +0000

DEALER DID HOT WIRE FIX REMAP COMPUTER SAYS INLET MANIFOLD OK CAR DRIVES OK.WE WILL WAIT AND SEE

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:45:27 +0000

Went to Mitsubishi on Monday.
Told that the car needs new intake manifold and boost hose. THey tried to scrape out the carbon to get me by.
Has carbon build up and parts won’t be avaiable for 3 weeks. Told can drive the ute. Very surginging / jerky ride. They reackon that it is safe to drive. Beg to differ, feels like its going to die at any moment.
Bring on the new Hilux. This ute is getting handed back at the end of the lease……..

By: Barry Despard

Barry Despard — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 05:54:38 +0000

07 tryton diesel flat spot on take off 38000 klm no response from throttle nearly cleaned up .Going to the dealer tomorrow they said carbon build up and computer reset required hope is fixed under warranty

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:59:48 +0000

I have a 2008 GLX-R Auto Diesel and thought I was going crazy as the car would seem to be sluggish and then surge. I had assumed dirty fuel, yet it did it over a few weeks, however, after finding this site it would seem I am not alone. I have just booked it in for a check by Mitsubishi Penrith on Monday.
I will let all know what they claim it to be come Monday afternoon.

I have had 4 of the Triton’s since 2004. 2 GLS Auto 4*4 Petrol’s, 1 GLS Manual Diesel 4*4 (Which blew the power Steering pump, replaced under warranty). All have been great up until now. Only reason I got the Triton GLX-R was that I needed a ute for work and also needed the better non bench like seating in the rear for the kids on the weekend. Else I would have got the Toyota Hilux, which may be the case next year after seeing all these issues.
Let’s see what the service department says Monday!

By: mark

mark — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:01:37 +0000

***********PROBLEMS TRITON*****************

father in-law has a 08 triton glx-r model and s many problems
1. accelerator sensor stuffed up = new sensor + wiring
2. knock in motor = replaced motor
3. oil leak X3 gearbox = new gaskets
4. oil leak gearbox 4th time = new gearbox after making sounds over 80km/h
5. very little ground clearance 205mm therefor drive shaft some how bent = replaced
6.turbo shut off motor wont start =still in mitsubishi service

i will not get a triton iam getting a Isuzu D-MAX LS-M for $38,000 have a look for your self its worth it just type dmax in google

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:16:47 +0000

Just a question for the diesel owners….do you ever use bio diesel??? I have just bought a glxr did 09 and was told in no uncertain terms to not use bio diesel in it as it will cause expensive problems not covered by warranty (to do with the fuel side rather than the carbon build up side I believe??) Only done 2000k yet but its awesome compared to the mj 96 2.5td its replacing (may just hang on to it for awhile longer in case by the sound of things;-)) cheers Jeff

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:00:16 +0000

Mark,
The rattle is aparently the gudgon pins, mine is booked into mitsubshi to get new rods and pistons. Mine is also an 07 v6. had the noise from about 1800kms now at 30,000km. Hopefully this will work as they have had the go ahead from Japan to fix under warranty.(So I have been told). I’ll let you know the out come as it will be about 3 weeks until I get it back. So go and talk to yout mitsu dealer about the noise.
Cheers

Tony

By: brendan

brendan — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:03:18 +0000

I have an 7/07 v6 triton with an engine that sounds like a 500,000klm falcon engine,its only done 24,000klm,has been to many dealers and was told “they all sound like that,its normal”normal my arse

By: D.T

D.T — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:41:10 +0000

Same as Ben P, had intake manold done. Shudder is gone & slightly better performance. Not entirely convinced. Had my triton absolutely engulfed in mud yesterday and it ploughed through. Heaps of fun. Except the full underbody waterblast I gave it when I got back to my workshop was not fun at all. Im going to fabricate bellypans for my ute as factory ones are rubbish.

By: chris

chris — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:46:32 +0000

oh, and if you ever want to sell your triton don’t go to a current affair program. it will f*#k the rest of us up as well.

By: chris

chris — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:44:19 +0000

want a fix for the spring sqeek? spray them with lanolin. sweet now…..car is sweet otherwise.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 22 May 2009 11:17:16 +0000

once again, sadly true.

But I guess it is the consumers fault. Supply and demand. and the shareholders.

Hasn’t anyone tried contacting a current affairs program or something?