2008 Mitsubishi Pajero Review
January 22, 2008 by Alborz Fallah
Like a Japanese video game, version II of Mitsbishi’s Super Select system has a lot to live up to, and it passes with flying colours. The system comes with everything in the company’s arsenal.
Starting with the basics of ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) it also receives Engine Brake Assist Control (EBAC), Active Stability Control (ASC), Active Traction Control (ATC), Hill Hold Assist and a Rear Diff Lock (option) for those with a little more enthusiasm for the outdoors.
Best of all though, you can play around with the car’s 4WD system on the move, you can pick between 2WD high and 4WD high at speeds up to 100km / hour.
Switch between 4WD high and 2WD (rear) high and cornering is a whole new game, if you want to achieve best fuel economy, 2WD is the way to go, but when you come to a winding road or a slippery surface, there is nothing like the benefit of four-wheel drive.
However, the driving experience is ruined by, yes, you guess it, the engine. From the lights it’s a case of nothing, nothing, nothing, then a massive surge in torque, then back to step one.
The rear brakes are also ventilated discs in drum with one-pot callipers, but at least they are large, 333mm for the five-door and 305mm for the three-door.
Ride quality is acceptable, although in Brisbane, where the roads are built to third-world standards, it can get a little bumpy. Mitsubishi hasn’t gone cheap on the suspension though, with double wishbone with coil springs at the front and multi-link with coil springs for the rear.
You have to wonder how bad the ride quality would have been had Mitsubishi not fitted two stabiliser bars to the sub-frame (at both the front and rear).
I have already bought new Pajero 2008 about 7 months ago in Iran.
I have many experiences regards to travel and drive with off-road SUVs, such as TOYOTA Land Cruiser & Perado, NISSAN Patrol and so on, I can stongly say that performance of new Pajero 3.8L petrol engine is perfect both in city driving and off-roads.
I have a 2005 Pajero GLS DID with INVECS II bought from the franchise in Kenya. I do 150kph climbing up the Great Rift Valley. Has great pulling power. I have cruised very high speeds on uneven tarmac with fantastic road holding from the independent suspension. The review was simply BAD.
hi there we have a 95 pajero turbo diesel 2.8ltr intercooled which is giving us big problems at the moment.we have taken it to 3 mechanics so far with none of them knowing how to fix the problem which is when the motor is cold it will start up ok but after driving it for 500mtrs or so it just cuts out then after starting the motor again (20-30 seconds of turning the key)it will start with a big cloud of white smoke and off we go again before it does it again.this might happen 2 3 times before the motor warms up then its not a problem.we have had the injectors done new glow plugs new filters but havent had the pump cfhecked out which im told is an expensive job any ideas on what i could do
you must be kidding. have driven Patrol 3L, 4.2L and 4.2L turbo, LC100 diesel, LC80 diesel,Navara turbo (very fast but lousy in sand if revs get low) Prados get too airbourne. Have a 2005 pajero DID finding it has plenty of grunt, handles well on both tar and dirt. The pajero has so far shined. 8.2L/100 set at 110kph on highway and 9.5 on the Gunbarrel Hwy(at safe speeds) a rough corregated and sandy road in the APY Lands of SA.
i have owned 3 pajero exceed diesels a 2005, 2007 and have just bought a new 2008 one month old , i have not had one problem with them the performance is great i have driven prado diesels , patrols, toyota land cruisers 4.2 diesel, ford couriers , hilux sr5, navaras all with diesel motors on road not off road on the same tared road the same hill fairly steep where the local car dealer take cars to see how they go ,the exceed was the fastest it has not been chipped, some freinds of mine have driven my cars to and prados and the patrol in fact one had a patrol 3 litre 2007 model and after testing all of the above bought my 2007 exceed and sold his patrol , one of my neighbours had just bought a new prado vx diesel about the same time as i bought my new exceed 2 months ago, and he took my exceed for a drive and he said he will be buyind a exceed next time. , all these other whingers would not know what ther talking about,. take all the above cars for test drive and see for your self.
I own a NS Pajero 5 door DID, having lived in Europe and owned various diesel 4×4s and owned a Nissan Patrol 3.0 in Australia, all of this review is correct apart from the following:
The engine in terms of power and torque is abover average for the class, it overtakes and collects speeding tickets easily. Mine has had factory ECU updates that have made it more responsive. The engine revs more freely after it has been run-in, considerably better after 18,000Kms. The long standing DPF issue I believe is now solved, I received $1000 fuel/Myers voucher for my inconvenience from Mitsubishi. My understanding is that diesel fuel in Australia doesn’t conform to any world standard and is a bit of a moving target for highly tuned 4 cylinder turbo charged plants, note throttle surge issues with the 3.0L Patrol
However – at take of speed, low speed acceleration there is more ‘clatter’ from the engine than there should be, it is annoying, this noise is associated with common rail direct injection motors. At high speed the engine is almost silent, turn up the DVD through the 5.1 Rockford system if you still notice it! My motor has become quieter since it has got past 30,000 Kms
I picked my Exceed up as an ex-demo with very lows Kms for $57,000. I didn’t have to wait 9 months for delivery and I didn’t have to pay $80,000 for the base model, which was my alternative from Toyota.
The Pajero like all vehicles isn’t perfect but it certainly is value for money
I’m having trouble understanding the schizophrenic nature of this review. To lambast the car as “ridiculously noisy and gutless” is failing to take into account ‘the nature of the beast’. As has been pointed out the Pajero diesel is above average for it’s outputs on it’s class – e.g.
the 3.0 Nissan Patrol TD makes 116kw/354NM
the Prado before the 2007 D4D made 96kw/343NM (now makes 127KW/410NM)
the Nissan Patrol 4.2 makes similar figures to the 3.0 TD
the Hertz 4.2L diesel Landcruiser I hired the other month makes 96KW/285NM
- even the 2.7 turbo Discovery 3 makes ‘just’ 140KW but an impressive 445NM (although it’s got 2.4 tonnes to lug around).
That’s about 95% of the cars you’ll see pulling campervans/vans across Australia. (not many Touaregs) I guess everyone has been duped..?.. ;) …and I guess all the 4WD mags don’t know what they’re talking about ?
Looks like it’s about 13 seconds to get to 100kmh in the 5 door (my wife’s 3.5 petrol takes 12 seconds). My ‘97 CRV was much slower, and it was a manual.
If you’re so worried about the noise just get some additional sound proofing for a coupla hundred bucks – my father in law does that to all his cars regardless.
As to other posters comparing peak output figures of a small hatch with a 2 tonne vehicle that can tow 2.5 tonnes with an additional payload of 500KG, 7 people on board for sustained periods – try that in your hatchback and see how long you clutch and/or gearbox and/or suspension last.
Sheesh…sounds like the review was written by someone who’s only ever driven hot hatches round the North Shore…
but I’m sure that’s not the case eh ;)
As has already been said – just drive a car if you’re not sure if it’s for you but don’t assume the Pajero’s diesel is it’s achilles heel on the basis of this review – drive it and a few other cars first (on and off road if poss).
Steve
It’s unbelievable to think people in the market for a new 4×4 would even read and believe this so called “roadtest”. The 3.2 DID engine is the best thing Mitsubishi has done for pajero and triton. Direct injection is noisy, what makes it noisy is the ve pump supplying fuel to the injectors which still rely on pressure to “pop” them off. they are direct injection rather than having a precombustion chamber to quieten the combustion. this is a characteristic (like it or lump it). The common rail versions are set up just like a petrol engine, air is measured going in, rpm is viewed and ecu pulses injector for the correct amount of fuel required.
Reliability of mitsubishis are second to none. sure there are some duds out there but overall they are the best cars for longevity and lack serious issues compared to other vehicles. read nissan.
Where do you get a better 4×4 for the money?
Toyota….Nissan…LandRover…Tata…Ford…Shall I go on?
i think pajeros are reasonable, the thing thou is that Prado’s are now dominant but i have herd bad reviews about each. some are good and some are bad some of the bad about prados i have herd in my country from the Toyota dealer that he should not have told me, he said that Prado have a failing point, the diesel versions, if the diesel is not refined enough which inst available in most countries the engine will rust and fail. he said that the sulfuric acid builds up in the engine and eats it away, he said it happens to every diesel vehicle but Prado have shown more ware at low mileage and this is not seen until you remove the engine block …he said also that diesel is cheaper but in the long run with engine tune up and possible engine change/ new vehicle purchase i should go gas.. he said what the diesel don’t cost me now, it will at the end of the year, this is what i would like advise on from persons who have driven diesel for over periods of time especially in this category of vehicle. thanks. i like also the shape of the pajero it really looks attractive over the Prado and its very spacious and i read a review on Mitsubishi website where they claimed prado stole there design i guess the older model prados often fool me on the streets when i think I’m looking at a pajero it turns out to be a prado land cruiser. well i look forward to a speedy response. thank you and great review but please remember to be honest and give what is due to Cesar what is Cesar’s and and be fare about your comments and guidance.
Review does not fit with my experience. Have had pajero 3 door diesel from new 11 months. Has done 30000kms, used mainly for delivery work around town (up to 450kgs) and some private. dpf was issue up to last upgrade (4th). Averages 11.5 litres/100kms. Last car was 3.0l TD Hilux manual great reliability same economy same loads. Mitsubishi does all better with comfort, safety, handling, brakes, turning circle, power and flawless auto performance. Unusual use but works for me. Only worry is 18 inch rims and tyre suitability for proposed central road trip next holidays.Any suggestions welcome.
I think the review is biased, anyone who has driven a diesel Pajero knows they are not lacking in get up and go for a 3.2 TD. Sahme the reviewer couldnt be more professional
I have been reading car reviews for 30 years and am amazed at some of conclusions of these reviews. My extended family have three 2007 diesel long wheel base VRX’s… Each 4X4 has done about 20k…. we all acheive around 11 Ltr for 100k around town and 8.5 to 9 on the highway…. The acceleration after 5k of running in is just fantastic. I have had many vehicles and the dynamics of the Pajero is great (handling, braking, steering and transmission).
Yes a little noisy but very smooth. There is no doubt that the Japan’s diesels are 4-5 years behind the European’s in terms of economy and quietness… But then in Australia a Pajero is $20k cheaper than say a Discovery D and cheaper than Toyota.
I have also recently installed a K&N air filter which has also improved economy and power ($100 well spent).
Ignore the review and speak to an owner and test drive a model which has travelled at least 2k…
I live in Kiev, Ukraine. I recently bought a 2008 Pajero 3.2 DID. I put on around 6,000 km on it in one month. Honestly, the more I drive the Pajero, the more I like it… It’s a bit noisy if compared to my Mazda6 (2.0 L, petrol), but I got used to the sound. Fuel consumption is relatively good, again if compared to my Mazda6. With a full tank (88 L), I covered 727.4 km. The average was 11.6 L/100 kms (driving mostly in the city). I think this isn’t bad for a vehicle of its size. To summarize, I think the Pajero is a well-balanced car which is good both on a highway and off-road. If I was to make a choice again, I would go for the Pajero Diesel. In my opinion, the review is biased and poorly written. Of course, there are better cars out there, but how can anyone test a car which had covered 408 km in total and wind it up to 4,000 rmp? It is impossible to form an objective opinion about a brand new car which isn’t properly driven (if not abused). Best regards from Ukraine!
The Paj is tried and tested… driven mine in rough roads last 84,000KM and only changed tyres besides engine oil! Come to Kenya and see it in action. Great car… reliable, proven, strong, versatile, agile, etc.
The negativity of this review is surprising. I had a 2005 Pajero 3.2l DID for 2 yrs. Best vehicle I have ever owned. The Pajero is a 4WD designed for off-road use and comfortable city driving. Compromises have to be made to combine both uses. It’s never going to be the absolute best at both but it does a good job regardless. Who cares about 0-100km performance. I’m never in that much of a hurry or place my self in dangerous situations where a few seconds is going to make a whole lot of difference. I don’t need to get to the top of hills fast. All that means is danger if you are off-road, plus extra stress on your vehicle leading to more risk of accident or component failure. I leave the hill racing to the experts in their specially modified 4bys. The diesel noise? What’s the problem? I love the tat-tat-tat-tat sound. Music to my ears. It makes me feel like I’m in a ..uhmm.. well 4WD. The torque was more than adequate to take me anywhere off road I wanted to go without a problem. It simply ate up Fraser Island’s sandy tracks. Even took it swimming through deep creek crossings. The engines tat-tat-tat was actually very comforting actually as the Paj effortlessy pushed through the water Towing a load? Don’t even know your doing it. Making it work hard doesn’t even affect fuel consumption that much. The extra rear seating design is simply brilliant. It folds away nicely out of the way and can be removed for those times you need extra storage. Would I buy another one ? Sure thing. After being 4WDriveless for 18mths I’m hanging out to get another one. Im actually putting an order in for one next week.
My 2005 NP Did GLX 5 door manual is great! Good performance and holds everything we need. Can’t see why this reporter had such an issue. Maybe he needs to use his right foot. As diesels go it is great (but I do agree that with a more modern fuel system a 3.2 L diesel should give 600 Nm & 180 kW rather than 370 / 121…look what VW & BMW do with 3L).
I average 9L/100km city & country.
We’ve done 68,000 km, incl a trip to Innamincka; and various steep trails in the Blue mtns. No problems at all. I have scraped the towbar (a H R rhs one so no real damage) but otherwise the vehicle is just fine.
Things I don’t like were
the front seats were uncomfortable so I had them reupholstered to match my saab 9000 on full lumbar ($500 to fix).
the back seat is too flat too hard and too low so it is really only for kids, but I keep a summpementary bubble custion for adults.
handling in the wet requires care even in 4wd (cooper HTs 35 psi all round btw) but it is OK if you don’t push it. (for some reason this is not an issue with the discoveries I have driven).
3rd row seat floor cover is too weak to take much load but you can put a shaped sheet of 15mm ply there on a big trip.
Good things about this car which have passed on to the NS and which this reviewer has overlooked include
the 3rd row seat is removable leaving a 75 litre space into which you can put (for example) 3 x 20 L water containers.
lots of pockets / lockers/hidyholes to put things into.
room for a 2nd battery
diesel has 3 major advantages over petrol which no amount of price relativity can overcome
longer range
far safer in jerry can refuelling as flashpoint is 80c not -30.
noone likes to smell it.
Happy driving!
Hi,
I am a lady. My workplace requires me to commute around 120km a day for 5 days a week. Can anyone adv if Mitsubishi Pajero diesel a good one to drive for this pupose?
Thanks.
I have had misubishi cars all my life and drive a pajero 21st anniversary did 3.2 diesel and cant speak highly enough of it I tow a van all over aust and it has never missed a beat 80000 ks of hard towing not even a miss beat I challenge the reverer to a drag with any one of the big three 4wd nissan patrol toyota prado and pajero petrol and my diesel leaves them for dead. pajero petrol petrol catches up after 100ks but the other deisels dont get near me there has to be something badly wrong with the test vehicle or you are very predidious against pajero
What a clown – what idiot would drive a diesel in a pajero at 4000 rpm. Owned one 3.2 diesel since new – around 100 000k now and no issue what so ever. Most people get out of a petrol engine and drive a diesel the same way – lots of rpm / noise and poorer engine perfomance – trust me it does not work just look at the torque curves / dyno reports.
Have spent time behind the wheel of the Jackaroo, Prado, Patrol, Terrano and Pathfinder. I have found the Pajero motor to be the clear stand out of all vehicles. Also diesels take longer to ‘run in’ than petrol engines as well, – my engine was ‘tight’ for around 30 000 kms.
An example? traction control will kick in in 2WD driving up some of the steeper hills here in the blue mountains. The rear wheels were loosing traction going up hill in dry conditions. I have tried it on a number of runs, different tyres as well, and the engine just simply flies.
Economy? last trip to the snow was 810km on 71 litres of diesel – fully loaded with a pod on the roof.
Fuel filter issue? – every manufacturer will have issues with poor fuel.
Handling? simply put, the Pajero runs rings around any other 7 seater wagon with low range and lots of storage space. Less body roll, quicker turn in, and far more accurate steering. Couple this with electronic stabilisation / skid control and traction control – it is a winner.
What the clown that also failed to inform you all of is this other important fact. If you are a member of Australian farmers federation (around $80 – and no your dont have to be living on a farm) you are then entitled to full fleet discount pricing AND bonus accessories of $500. This made the difference of over $7000 between a prado to my pajero (which also had the electronic safety controls as well !!!)
Weak points – standard tyres – I got around 15 000 km until one split (they were Yokohamas). I currently run Toyos and they are heaps better than standard.
Worst fuel consumption? – 13L / 100 km towing a heavy trailer.
Best Fuel consumption? – in the 8L / 100 km.
I have had 3 pajeros in the last 25 years. I currently drive a 2004 DID Pajero. We have done numerous off road trips all over Australia towing a off road caravan or a off road tralier. And had no such problems. I have never had any mechanical problems. The 2004 DID has been the best diesel engine for power torque and efficiency i have ever owned. We travel with toyota friends and they seem to have small problems all the time. In most cases the Pajero has been the most cappable and reliable performer on and off road.
Your review on the pajero is so out of wack it’s not funny. Noisy, slow, do any of your drivers actually drive the car for more than a couple of hours and not cane the vehicle into submission????
My SWB Pajero turbo Diesel 07 model has plenty of grunt and would beat all the cars your test driver referred it to. I can get as low as 9.2L per 100 on the open road at a steady speed not exceeding 100kms per hour and its a smooth quiet ride. It’s a spacious cab and with the purchase of a Thule roof pod you can accomodate all the extra space you need that is not provided in the boot.
Yeah sure the car has some minor design faults but to compare the vehicle to kevin Dud is an offence to all the owners of this fine car. My Pajero is just on 14 months old and has 60,000 kms on the clock it has preformed well without a hitch and all services have not exceeded more than $450.00. Alborz your a wanker…
I’m a diesel 2008 SWB driver and I must say I totally agree with the review.
Engine has serious power in 4-wheel drive and more than capable. The quip about “just keep on going at 5km/h” is true – it just doesnt stop.
On the road is a different story. Its not quite dead but its a slug. Overtaking is a mission and you really have to be sure when attempting to overtake.
My biggest issue is fuel consumption. I’ve got 10000km on the clock and driving to work and back (all urban with an average amount of stops during the 10km drive) gives me no more than 14l/100km – REGARDLESS of how I drive. Low revs, high revs, driving Miss Daisy or gunning it – I cant seem to get it higher than that.
Long distance is a bit better – going 120km/hr gives between 12 and 11 l/100km. Anything above that and you’re back to 13 and 14 l/100km.
Would I buy it again? Not sure I would. Lack of “nippyness” that you need in town (and by no means am I expecting a supercar) is a real issue whilst fuel economy is a real pain.
Anyway – hope that helps any prospective buyers!
How much do you reckon Toyota paid this dip stick to write that article? I have a 2004 NP GLS Manual DID. The engine is absoloutely potent for a 2 tonne wagon! On my third Pajero, and the only problem I have had was with my NJ Shorty doing a stepper motor. My grandparents have had 4 Pajeros, and same story except for a blown gearbox in their NC Shorty. The noise complaints are definitely warranted, but I love the sound! I dont know of any other Mitsubishi owners who arent happy with their cars.. They are an extremely reliable and cheap (Compared to a Toyota, Nissan or Land Rover) to run. Wouldnt swap mine for the world. Except for a new model one……
maybe I have a different NS SWB DiD but I have no issue when hitting the loud pedal in overtaking, streaming past others etc and more then enough power to just keep climbing steep hills all day long.
I read the entire review as off the lights rice boy driving versus maybe what a WRX can do. A Pajero whilst used mainly on the black stuff is a very compotent off roader with standard levels of traction control and like systems that leave many competitors way behind.
Although the reviewer discusses many areas of Pajero he seems to have done a biased review.In fact his review is unprofessional for a site that gives car advice. The review is pathetic and misleading to would-be buyers of Pajero.
Being a car importer in Kenya I routinely drive the mighty pajeros 500kms from the main port city of Kenya to the capital much higher in altitude.Although Kenya is a developing country,the Msa-Nrb highway is a really good piece of infrastructure.I have personally raced both petrols and diesels.
I have also been driving other powerful 4X4s including Landcruisers and X5
The Pajeros are powerful and great in torque and acceleration. Furthermore in the last three years I have imported ten pajero exceeds from Japan and their reliability is tops.
Let any reader do a proper road test and decide for themselves!
I recently took a 2008 NS Pajero Exceed (Diesel) for a half days test. It is a battle between the Prado and Pajero for me. Pajero obviously kills the Prado on price and features and has a beautiful interior. The Prado is what it is – a 7 year old interior, that frankly is looking tired. So the point is I really would like to buy the Pajero, however I too was less than impressed with the noise and its acceleration. The Prado seemed much better here.
Not wanting to write it off just yet I have arranged to take a 2009 NT VRX Pajero Diesel out for an entire weekend. 2009 apparently is quieter and quicker (~20% more power). So I will load the family up.. take it all around the countryside and report back here as to whether it has beaten the Prado for my hard earned dollars.
It does say something that the guys at Mitsubishi were eager enough to lend me the car for the weekend. The bloke at Toyota insisted on coming along on the (short) test drive and yapping in my ear the whole time.
i will by pajero 2008 soon.but i want to ask is pajero 2008 made in japan?
is it noisy and slow?
i have a 2005 np did, no power probs here, they did go backwards for the ns model on torque though, i think that was to make things smoother, i sometimes get driveline shunt. the review was interesting, reason i bought my did instead of the v6 as planned was the shove in the back it gives you,it hill climbs better than my dads v6 same model. weekend on stockton my dad has to fill up on the way home, i dont, can do melb or bris on a tank.
having grown up driving toranas the engine noise is like a trip down memory lane waaaarp waaaaaaaarp
anyone who ever drove an aussie 4 speed would remember
first, first and a half, then third and fooooooorth.
Highly inaccurate, misleading and probably biased article. The 3.2 DiD engine is what makes the Pajero distinctive. What do they else expect to put under the hood of the Pajero ? The article misleads since the Pajero was built for 4WD offroad driving, while still being a comfortable car onroad. Therefore it is not a typical SUV. It is also not a really hardcore 4WD vehicle, while being capable. It is fine tuned mix of both worlds, without the usual compromises. Concerning the 3.2 Diesel – it is an engine for both worlds. And if you wish, you still can buy the Pajero with the 3.8 MIVEC petrol engine. Bashing the car is unfair. I have driven both – the 3.8 MIVEC and the 3.2 DID.
Sure the 3.8 MIVEC petrol is quiet, smooth and great for highway driving. However, moving the car smoothly below anything than 17 Liters per 100km is not possible. Offroad the consumption reaches easily 20 Liters and there is not enough torque. The 3.2 DID on the other hand is frugal, reaching 9-12 Liters depending on the conditions AND fuel quality. Yes, it is below 2000rpm loud, but has nerly 400Nm torque. It is a turbo diesel. We should not forget the 3.2 (4m41) has its roots in the Mitsubishi Canter truck. In the Pajero while on the highway 170km/h is easily achievable. Summing up, I am still happy I have chosen the 3.2 DID. I like the tat-tat-tat-tat sound. It gives some distinctivness. And if I want to drive 250 km/h on the highway , I prefer the other car with a V8 I got in my garage. Please DO NOT WRITE BIASED articles – be competent and more fairness is appreciated.
Interesting article. Even though the author is entitled to his opinion, obviously he has not driven any other turbo diesel 4WD and I seriously doubt he actually drove a Pajero. Patrol 3.0 litre is so under powered it is dangerous. Prado hasn’t got any grunt where you need it, Land rover, what can I say. Recovery blokes love them. Don’t even mention Ssayong, Kia and all of that other rubbish. Just did 1500klm round trip in our ‘03 DID Pajero through the high country loaded to the hilt, wife, kids, dog and gear for a week. 9 lts 100 klm, overtaking up very long hills easily at 100 km/h. When I’m working I have to put up with a 3 lt Patrol. Hence why I bought a Pajero. The 3lt Patrol is pathetic. I have actually tried everything else I consider viable including the Prado, Land Rover and unfortunately the Patrol. The Pajero eats them all for breakfast in the engine department.
I don’t honestly this guy drove a Pajero.
Mitsubishi 3 door 2007 model is bad news. I have had 4 returns on recall item and still the problem is not fixed. Motor looses power and car shudders when ignition is turned off. Of all the cars I have owned this would have to be the biggest lemon. Dealer does not care. Once the car was handed over the care factor stopped however prior to this I was getting a call twice a day to buy.
Not reliable. You can do a lot better with other makes.
The dealerships attitude (Toowong Mitsubishi)is very poor.
All the people (who obviously OWNS the vehicle and did not just drive it for a few hours) saying that the Pajero is an excellent vehicle with ample power cannot ALL be wrong. Maybe it is then U who is in the dark mr. Fallah…
Hi Panayota Thomas,
4 Returns on recall, think yourself lucky. My daily driver is a VE SS commodore, been back to the dealer 16 times now and issues still haven’t been resolved, 3 computers, 2 stereos, suspension failures, etc the list goes on. All I can say is lucky for the sanity the NT Pajero provides. The Pajero’s superiority over our poorly built Australian cars is so far advanced it’s a joke.
Oh and another thing to all you prospectfull Pajero buyers, don’t listen to the rubbish about the DID being a snail and having no power, my daily drive has 270kw and 550NM and I don’t have any issues what so ever jumping in and driving the NS Paj. If you are so concerned about power and acceleration go and buy a 270kw/550nm sedan. That Paj is a 4×4 and a bloody good one at that.