Mitsubishi Pajero

Excellent build quality and firm ride, impressive off road capability and handling. I have purchased Pajero in 2015 brand new, used it for few years and overall it proved to be a good choice. Engine pickup was slow however, but I enjoyed every ride. Show details

Absolute Japanese Reliability – Have owned this for 10 years and 197,000kms. It’s been very, very reliable. Fitted with ARB steel bar and winch, 30mm lift and 32 inch tyres. Great points: Absolute reliability, Power. My old GQ Patrol 4.2 had a safari turbo and intercooler, 14psi, and the Pajero eats it whilst using less fuel. Doesn’t get hot like the old kettle either. … Read more

Vision. It’s my wife’s daily, and she loves it. It’s easy to see out of and park. Tows with power and without overheating. My boat 24ft, overwidth, twin Zukes and very heavy. No sweat. Very very good on sand.

Not so great NVH terrible, especially tyre noise. Finally cured with Toyo AT3s. Infotainment ancient, but easy aftermarket fixes for that. Not as well tied together inside as a Landcruiser. Dash vibrates on very rough roads. Having said that, almost 200kms, some rough trips (including the Gibb) and no noticeable rattles ( or none that I couldn’t quickly fix). Not so great off-road with anything that requires wheel travel. It will still do it a lot of the time, but lifts wheels pretty high.

Quality car – Bought my 2005 GLX 3.2 diesel NP with 290k on the clock. Since then I have driven it to the centre of Australia (Uluru), done heavy sand/beach work, put it through deep (wheel arches high) mud, deep water crossings (bow waving off the bonnet) and it is yet to let me down. It has always pulled me out of all situations so far. Never broken down,… Read more

super reliable (touch wood) and extremely comfortable to drive over long distances. Considering the weight of this cars it gets pretty good mileage avg 10.5-11/100km. Even with it fully laden with camp gear and extra spare wheels and recovery gear it was pulling around 14-15L/100km through the outback desert. It has good power and still shames some newer model 4x4 in acceleration. Awesome torque with effortless hill climbing. I am running a DP chip, but even with it disconnected it still goes good. The 5 speed auto is the go...so easy to drive. If you are thinking of buying one, don't be too concerned about the amount of k's, but rather how well its been maintained. The 4m41 motors are a great donk. The only caveat is the diesel pump as these have known to fail at some point and are expensive to fix. In saying that, members on forums have reported doing in excess of 400,000km with their original pumps still working fine. I now have 315k on the clock and still runs great. The car handles very well and is stable when cornering at speed. I have to say all in all a great 4x4 for the money as they can be picked up at good prices these days. My advice is to run diesel conditioner in the fuel which will help to keep things lubricated and clean in your fuel system, and improve your fuel economy. I have fallen in love with my Paj, and hope to have a long and happy relationship with it for years to come. LONG LIVE THE MIGHTY PAJERO!

It grows on me! – I purchased my 2006 NM GLX 3.2 diesel Auto two years ago with 220K on the clock. Car originally a one owner suburban vehicle, previous owner fitted OME 2" lift suspension ARB winch bar and electric brake unit. looked to be a well looked after vehicle with good service record, I am located rurally in Far northern NSW and finally sold my 97… Read more

Landcruiser 80 GXL auto that had provided great service over many years since almost new. I have owned a number of Landcruisers, wagons and utes, a Patrol ute, 4WD F series and a considerable number of Ford and Holden's over the years and was looking for a late 100 series turbo diesel Landcruiser auto however the prices were through the roof, for even high mileage ones, while looking I came across the Pajero in a dealers yard, the dealer whom i knew said, look just take her for a drive, no obligation, I did, I was surprisingly impressed!. The price was much more reasonable and it was well looked after. The diesel does have good low down torque, the 5 speed auto is very smooth and is actually the same excellent Japanese Aisan brand auto as in Landcruiser 5 speed models and I believe the Isuzu D'max auto's. Aisan auto,s properly maitained and not overheated will outlast most engines in my experience! Seating in mine is the cloth type and very comfortable, I'm 6'1' in the old money and leg room is more than ample something the 80 series did not as my leg was always reating against the very warm transmission console. Fuel consumption is quite good, and i regularly carry some weight in the rear however I don't do much stop start city driving, my average would be around 10-11 L 100k and i find the 90 l fuel tank sufficient, I can squeeze a few more liters to around 94-5 if I wait for the air to purge when filling. I have done 50k now, virtually all long runs, even the return shopping run is 105 Klm. It powers well up over the Great Deviding range, and the climb up to Toowomba with plenty in reserve. I towed a 3 horse float regularly and while not a V8 200 series it copes well with no signs of overheating, the OME 2" after market suspension is firmer than standard but comes into its own when towing a heavy trailer. coping with a heavier ball load also and holds level with little drop. There are 2 creek crossings into our property and local roads are a combination of dirt and seal, the Pajero handles them well with no rattles or fuss. We have a number of vehicles on the property and have owned many over the years and I can say that the Pajero has surprised me and is my preferred drive when doing a long drive, over my Ranger or 79 series utilitys.. I've removed the fold up rear seat and find the space under the flat rear floor great for storing tools and spares. Only repairs have been a replacement battery, a new set of AT tyres (Hankook Dynapros) great wearing tyres! I have also replaced a fading starter motor very reasonably priced via E'bay , I do all my own servicing and changed all fluids, Diffs, Transmission, coolant when I purchased the vehicle. I also replaced all of the brake discs and pads immediately after purchase as there were "hot spots ' on the rear discs, the parts were very reasonably priced via E'pay supplier. Compared with the 80 series cruiser, it has less wheel articulation, however it does pull as well as the diesel turbo 80 and IMO feels more stable on the road with its rack and pinion steering than the 80 ball and worm with 2 " lift, there is less body roll also. Otherwise it has been a very reliable, comfortable vehicle and although an older model is bearing up well to less than great roads in my area. The original CD radio with 6 CD stacker still works perfectly and has a good sound, air is good and I haven't regassed yet. Four wheel discs are excellent and provide very good stopping with good pedal feel, steering is excellent and the Paj has a great turning circle. Handbrake is much better than the problematic and well known poor Landcruiser one. Body, construction, interior fittings /controls are all excellent quality and the door handles are solid with good sealing on the dust seals. One complaint common to the Pajero, opening the barn type rear door is that when a float, caravan, traler is on the hitch unless a McHitch or similar coupling is fitted the door will hit the hitch handle, Cruiser lift type door drop type tailgate didn't! Otherwise my Pajero has been a good experience and I find it has ample power, good comfort, very stable on the road, is well constructed and has so far been reliable.

Solid, reliable & capable albeit not the most exciting or intimidating – Pajero owners cop a bit of ribbing & smirks from our 4wd brethren. Owners of the other 2 japanese wagons like to point out theirs are tougher & more hardcore whereas the euro luxury crowd look down at Mitsy as well heeled gentry may look down on a commoner. Which is Ok by us because these haughty opinions help keep Pajero pricing as family biased… Read more

and affordable as they are. Easily the most pocket friendly of the truly offroad wagons, our Paj conquered the same rocky hill climbs, corrugations, water crossings & eroded 4wd tracks through Cape York etc provided common sense prevails with wheel placement, machine empathy & you're not trying to rack up YouTube views with adrenaline stunts. The other 95% of the time the Paj is car like, manoeuvrable & civilised in the cities & burbs where most weekend warriors actually spend their time. Towing & touring capability handles all but oversize boats & vans, running costs on par with a large sedan & electronic gizmos are all there if not cutting edge. Downsides? Well the interior is more practical & functional than inspiring, diesel performs like a faithful workhouse than a roaring monster, less aftermarket accessories to spend $ on than other brands (tho Mrs thinks that's a good thing!), 2nd row seats bit hard & flat for my taste & enviro friendly paintwork scratches & marks more easily than the old 2 pack. Paj is probably not the market leader in any one vector but as an all round general purpose package she comfortably covers all the bases. 7 years & over 100kms trouble free reliability so far.

I love my Pajero!!!! – I don’t know where to start with this thing. I bought it a few months back and have not looked back since. I absolutely love this rig. The possibilities are endless.

So far it love – Just bought a 2007 NS diesel with 170900klm on clock so far in love with it so comfortable and the kids love the dvd player just need to get headphones for it but so far it’s more then I imagined it to be looking forward to many more years with it Show details

Raw, Tough and Simple – A no frills 4wd that gets straight to the point. City driving is a pleasure but off road is where it belongs. Loves a challenge and doesn't seem phased when under pressure. A highly underestimated vehicle that continues to perform time and time again. I have tuned mine to extract the hidden power that Mitsubishi was too shy to give us. But we… Read more

turned into a grunting gorilla that climbs, pushes and dominates it's terrain. Tow, city drive, beach drive , extreme off roading, it doesn't matter. Build quality is tough in all aspects and proves to be a mechanical complex unit. Change the oil and filters every 5000 klms and it will go and go and go. I had no issues with mine, I look after it and it's proved to be very reliable.

Good vehicle but costly to repair – Great tow vehicle for caravan and very comfortable to drive at all times. I tow a 21ft caravan with ease and it has been reliable up until recently when the injectors failed at 80000km. I have always had it serviced as per the logbook but that can be a bit pricey when done by the dealer. I am very disappointed with Mitsubishi for a costly repair of a failure that seems very premature. Show details

Great for cruising and towing – After using other makes for years decided to try a Pajero. Have had it for about 5 years now. Its great for towing and cruising. Its ok for soft off roading but wouldn't recommend it for serious off road terrain. Its comfortable and has options that others don't have which help when cruising. The on the run 4 wheel engage option is a real bonus… Read more

as there is no LSD. The rear diff lock is also an excellent option and does help if on slippery terrain - providing you have suitable tyres. It would be nice if the rear windows went all the way down.

Pajero 2020 – Car is used for work & leisure. Some off Road driving is undertaken, mainly dirt roads. Have taken previous Pajero to Flinders Rangers. Would recommend change of tyres to All terrain (standard tyres) when car is new are really highway tyres. (Changed to All Terrain at 75% wear. Much better on both dirt roads & off road) Car is disappointing you… Read more

cannot buy rated recovery points for front. Don't know why! Car is capable in 4wd situation with standard rear diff lock. Only issue is if you get stuck and need to be pulled out forward with no rated recovery points. Tow off road single axle caravan on occasions, can be thirst if pushed into strong headwind. 20 ltrs /100km + Back off =18 ltrs /100 km. Car is daily drive. consumption in built up are 12 ltr / 100 km. At highway speed around 10 ltrs /100km with normal load. Serviced @ 15,000 k via dealer. No issues. Not a bad vehicle. does not have refinement of Toyota but also does not have price tag.

Solid reliable vehicle – Had mine for 5 years, bought it at 150000 and now at 270000. It drives like a car, not a truck, a pleasure to own. Diesels are expensive to service, but it gets good fuel economy. Still looks good despite being 15years old, even had a guy think it was brand new. I've done several long trips towing a van, including a half lap of 16000kms. Great… Read more

support from the user community.

Can last a long time, there is an owner who has done a million kilometres in theirs, without changing the engine.

Robust, no-nonsense motoring. It goes everywhere I want to go – Purchased second-hand in 2017 with a ridiculous amount of kilometres on the clock due to the previous owner's work across country New South Wales. But it has turned out to be an excellent purchase. It has, so far at least, been robust. The mechanic says that, provided you keep them regularly serviced, these machines just keep going and going.… Read more

Currently around 300,000km on the clock and hoping it will go another 100,000 to 200,000 kilometres. I've replaced the odd thing here and there, but never anything urgent (i.e. nothing catastrophic).

They're not for people who want all the mod cons. They're pretty spartan inside and it's a no-nonsense vehicle. But on road or off, it does its job.

What an awesome car to travel in. Love my Pajero – My Pajero is my source of income and the way I transport my family around the town. From work, using to transport my clients, school, shopping, beach, road trips the choice is Endless. Such a reliable vehicle and keeps my family safe. Great car for my kids learning to drive with the reversing camera, heated seats, diesel yet quiet for a diesel.… Read more

Great fuel consumption, especially Highway Kms. Great high level giving you a clearance clear view in the road. All the mod-cons you’d expect, Cruze control, sensor windscreen wipers, Apple car play, electric seats, fog lights, climate control the list is endless. We love our Pajero.

Best car – Have owned our Nt RX Pajero for 10 years since new. Has 240000km on clock and have never had a single problem with it. It has towed a caravan throughout outback NT, QLD, NSW and SA and was perfect. My daily ride and very comfortable. 7 seats has been very handy with kids. My L and P plate kids prefer to drive the Pajero rather than our other car a 2019 Mazda 6. Happy to keep the Pajero for another 10 years! Show details

100% great family 4wd. Absolutely love it – Everyday car for work, shopping and long drives, including off roads. Great performance and good road handling machine. Car is serviced every 15k and recently did the 60k logbook service. Show details

Ideal on and off road – This vehicle is used as daily urban transport as well as a vacation vehicle with off road use at least twice a year. Also regularly used as a tow vehicle approximately a dozen times a year. Comfortable, economical and suitable for all uses. Show details

NM-NP PAJERO – I found my 2003 Pajero being a 4x4, ultra reliable. Heaps of features for its age, plenty of storage compartments, plenty of room. And Pajero's Super Select gear box, superb for any road condition you'll encounter. The 3.5 litre petrol has plenty of torque for towing your caravan or boat while comfortable to drive, I've found it great on road and off road for me. Great all rounder for the beginner. I'd definitely buy another. Show details

Great car to drive – A great car very comfortable interior smooth ride and the 3.2l diesel has plenty of power great off road and on. Great family car or good for getting away from it all Show details

Small electric motor in the rear right hand side at the very back won’t turn off ? – Pajero 2020 model . There is a small electric motor behind the panel in the rear right hand side. That comes on when the car is started and won’t turn off ? I am taking it back but has anyone experienced The same ? Thanks Bruce  Show details

The best car in the world – Bought this incredible car in 2015 it was a year old. We bought it as a family car and a highway cruiser and it has been amazing. Over the past 6 years we have only had one issue. It is extremely comfortable on the road and the 3.2 Diesel engine is punchy while getting very good fuel economy. This car is leaps and bounds better than the parado in lots of aspects.  Show details

Best 4x4 ever – Bought this beautiful 4x4 couple of years ago. Absolutely love it. Diesel 3.2lt is amazing. Very fuel efficient. Very comfortable to drive. Done few long trips and hasn’t missed a beat. Very reliable car. Recommend ... Show details

Bullerproof 4x4 – This is my 8th Exeed I have owned. I keep buying them because they are so reliable. I do 25000klm a year towing an offroad hybrid van travelling Outback Australia on some of the counties roughest roads and it handles everything extremely well. I am sorry to see the end of the model I believe mid year  Show details

Happy Happy Happy – Bought this GEM recently. My whole family is so happy. The smoothness, flexibility and the new features are excellent. Hoping for a great memorable journey ahead. Happy Happy Happy. Cheers. Show details

Best combination between Off-Road/ luxury / reliability – I bought my Pajero NS DID VRX in 2019, with 160k on the clock, I did 50k in one year, commuting to work and doing long road trips on the weekend, driving into water crossing, snow, and mud! Spent about AUD2k in servicing, including major service and manifold clean. If you are looking for a great off road vehicle, which is comfortable, and extremely reliable, look no further! Show details

Perfect 4x4 – Hi i bought the Pajero in July 2020 for roughly $45k i have grown to love it absolutely perfect 4x4 i traded my 2004 Jeep Cherokee KJ Limited it was getting to small for my family so that's why I bought the Pajero Show details

Tough, reliable, nice to drive – I have had this car for 5 years, very reliable, pretty good on diesel, regularly tow a 2.5 tonne caravan. Regularly drive off-road in Victorian high country. It does it all with no effort, smooth reliable dependable. Feels powerful and the auto transmisdion dies it all with no effort. Have had no mechanical failures except cracked intercooler from bottoming out off-road, my fault. Show details

Experience with a petrol Pajero – I have had a 2010 3.8L auto Pajero for 16 months now. I was looking for a diesel Prado, mainly for the 150L fuel tank. When I came across the Pajero I was impressed by the interior space. The second row seats are a slightly knees up proposition. The third row seats are removed and the 90L seat well used for storage. I only have one passenger and… Read more

do not need them.

The engine is very smooth. Pulls well making overtaking a breeze. It does not have the low down torque of modern turbo diesels but is good for a petrol engine. It actually produces more torque at 2000rpm than a non turbo 4.2L Landcruiser diesel and a lot quieter doing it. The main down side is the fuel consumption. On the highway it uses 12 to 13L/100km, rising to 16L/100km in the suburbs. Offroad in 4L it is 25L/100km The high consumption is not a huge concern as I only go out once a month on club outings. Yearly kms would be around 5000 km tops. I feel this is balanced against cheaper and less frequent servicing. Buying 92 RON petrol on the cheapest days also helps.

I would have liked a locking diff (not standard on petrol Pajeros). The traction control does a good job and I am more than satisfied with off road performance. When I put in an aftermarket locking differential the traction control will still be retained unlike the OEM locking diff.

My vehicle has a totally random beeping noise which is annoying but becoming less frequent with time. That is my only real negative with the vehicle. It drives like a big luxury car with plenty of power delivered with the minimum of fuss. If I had to replace the vehicle it would most likely be an Exceed Pajero

Phenomenal car feels solid! – We love our Pajero, drives for hours and hours without skipping a beat and is just so comfortable on long distances. Equally capable off road. Mitsubishis are generally called the poor cousins of the Toyotas but nothing poor about the Pajero and you don't pay unreasonable amounts to own one! I was looking for a Prado when a friend offered to let… Read more

me check out his car and it was instant love. Fuel efficiency is also not bad for a 3.2 diesel and now that we've had our baby the baby seat is definitely going in this one it's solid and feels really safe!