What goes wrong with a USED Mitsubishi Challenger?

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  • Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024

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  • @Gutless-diesel
    @Gutless-diesel Месяц назад +51

    As a Toyota fan here I gotta say the tritons and the challengers from this era were bloody good trucks very good bang for buck

    • @howtofixyourtech9945
      @howtofixyourtech9945 Месяц назад

      @@rvkelly85 🤓🤓

    • @lukeson8934
      @lukeson8934 Месяц назад

      @@howtofixyourtech9945 what happened?

    • @howtofixyourtech9945
      @howtofixyourtech9945 Месяц назад

      @lukeson8934 old mate I replied to got pressed because the comment said truck instead of ute

  • @brainsmatter7067
    @brainsmatter7067 Месяц назад +21

    I spit my drink out when Jim said “go all Michael Hutchens and choke” 😂😂😂

  • @tonysambar
    @tonysambar Месяц назад +26

    Had my Challenger 10 years and 165,000 km with zero issues, it's been incredibly reliable. Thought my previous Prado and Patrol were reliable, but the Challenger is in another league.

    • @StevenOyston
      @StevenOyston Месяц назад

      I have an 08 prado VX rhat I just love to pieces, if I was seeking to get a newer 'prado' like car, is there any replacement for the Toyota land cruiser prado?
      I genuinely love the 3.0 turbo diesel

    • @kanyeistrash9802
      @kanyeistrash9802 Месяц назад

      @@StevenOystongo for an nx or similar year pajero. 3.2L turbo diesel.

    • @madewidyaparamartha6223
      @madewidyaparamartha6223 Месяц назад

      Mine has 14,5 years and 260.xxx kms and no major engine issues. Just need regular yet routine maintenance and I need to replace my timing belt and suction control valve soon. I want to keep it as long as I can

  • @acevr4
    @acevr4 Месяц назад +11

    i have a 2011 challenger,325000ks, brought it off my dad, he had it since 120000ks. its the exceed model, i tow my boat all over nz, it loves it. still can get 190kph

  • @bwickham195
    @bwickham195 Месяц назад +5

    Really, really honest and capable mid-size 4WD. More utilitarian than a Pajero or Prado, not a lot of interior polish or bells & whistles, but mechanically they're well-sorted, easy to work on and rugged. The 4WD system is a gem and the diesel never feels lacking for power. Agree the front seats aren't particularly comfortable or supportive on long journeys.
    My mum had one for a decade, doing the grey nomad thing, before selling it recently. We were aware of the head gasket issue, but hers never missed a beat. It's only been a few months, but she already regrets selling it.

  • @lucasaviro
    @lucasaviro Месяц назад +22

    I wish you brought back the guitar solo in between segments like you had during your older videos 😅

  • @printeradministrator376
    @printeradministrator376 Месяц назад +11

    *lists a number of frequent problems*
    _proceeds with "they are very reliable"_

  • @joel57123
    @joel57123 Месяц назад +4

    I had one for nearly 10 years. It had close to 300,000km by the time I sold it. It was brilliant off road, took me to the Cape, Simpson Desert, K'Gari, Victorian High Country, Steep Point and all round Australia. It wasn't without its issues though. All the issues were covered under warranty thankfully. Had 2 engines overheat, A/C stopped working a couple of times, 4WD wouldn't lock the front wheels (solenoid issue I believe).

  • @mkvector9539
    @mkvector9539 Месяц назад +9

    Omg, he's got the Brotherhood of Nod sticker on the left rear side window.

    • @dylanb582
      @dylanb582 Месяц назад

      Hah! I'm so glad someone recognised that!

  • @blakebucknall4008
    @blakebucknall4008 Месяц назад +8

    I had an MN Triton with the dreaded over heating issue. Oil and coolent mixing, block warped. My dealership in Campbelltown NSW no questions asked sorted a replacment block and re used the head. I just had to pay for the belts. My car had no service history because i did all the work and was long out of warrenty but tried my luck anyway and got a new block covered under mitsubishi.

  • @JB-ib3vn
    @JB-ib3vn Месяц назад +6

    Had one, 2015 PC from new. Good until it wasnt. 3 engines replaced under warranty, first one at 85k km. Average for towing, hard going with a 1.6T camper on the back. Low range was almost a waste of time in the manual. During one of the engine replacements had a Pajero Sport loaner for 3 mths, much better vehicle in every way. Now have a Pajero.

    • @matthewwijsma9978
      @matthewwijsma9978 Месяц назад

      Yeah in the manual low range is pretty crap. Weird you had such a bad go of engines, I thought they had it mostly sorted by 2015.

  • @jimjames6558
    @jimjames6558 Месяц назад +2

    It's a shame they were stuck with the 4D56 instead of the 4M41 from the era, and its a shame they were stuck with the Jatco 5 speed instead of the Aisin 4 or 5 speeds also used in Mitsubishi 4x4s at the time. These two things could've changed the PB/PC from being just a reasonable value off-roading option to a properly outstanding 4x4 wagon.

  • @TwistedDonners
    @TwistedDonners Месяц назад +5

    I've always wondered how good these cars are as I see so many of them on the road.
    I'm surprised that most of the problems are down to servicing and if the recall work has been done or not.
    If you want challenging for audio try a pocket radio with road trains going past you lol 😂.
    Overall a genuinely interesting and surprising video that's up to your usual gold standard gents.
    Good work as always guys and look forward to Sunday's video as per usual 👍.

  • @alanwhite6161
    @alanwhite6161 Месяц назад +2

    Loved the one we had, Had it almost 18 years and only sold it when we got a new car and was running out of room on the drive. Only problem I had was it needed a new radiator. Times we went up and down the east coast of Australia(almost 300K) when we sold it cheap to a mate, And 5 years later still see it running around town. Downside, such a small fuel tank for a 3L V6 engine

  • @t_cadventure9561
    @t_cadventure9561 Месяц назад

    Hell yeah finally a Challenger review! I've had mine for a while and put over 100,000kms on it. Second owner and still running strong. Bloody awesome cars.

  • @curlzbean
    @curlzbean Месяц назад +5

    So good off road, way better than my previous hilux, but turbo lag was horrible

    • @mkvector9539
      @mkvector9539 Месяц назад

      omg, yes the turbo lag was horrendous, also the steering wheel does not straighten up after turning so you had to manually turn or counter steer after making a turn.

    • @blakebucknall4008
      @blakebucknall4008 Месяц назад

      Haha making me remember that super long lag from my old Mn triton. Had good power but really had to rev it out.

  • @briangordon1036
    @briangordon1036 Месяц назад +1

    I wish the accountant would do his thing more often, he's a blast

  • @aaryeshg.6526
    @aaryeshg.6526 Месяц назад +3

    Wish these had a V8 like the Pajero Evo 2 concept. It's basically this car as a 2-door coupe SUV dakar machine.
    The 4.5L V8 was the one used in the first gen Hyundai Equus and the ultra rare Mitsubishi Proudia and Dignity.

    • @paulhoogeveen7353
      @paulhoogeveen7353 Месяц назад

      Mitsubishi 8A80!!!(with MPI not GDI!!!)

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 Месяц назад +1

      @paulhoogeveen7353 Yup, that's the engine. With MPI, it would have fit well with the name and intended design of this car perfectly.
      Kind of like a first gen Porsche Cayenne S, which had it's own 4.5L V8 and was used for Transsyberia Rally.
      Here in UAE, we got the petrol and auto versions only. So 3.0L or 3.5L V6 and 4 speed auto....... Not exactly, Sporty, haha.
      There's way more normal Pajeros compared to these Pajero Sport models here as such. The normal Pajero had a 5 speed auto compared to these Sport models.

  • @Beanz913
    @Beanz913 Месяц назад +5

    Could you guys please do a What goes wrong on a Mitsubishi outlander v6?

  • @martinguybuhler
    @martinguybuhler Месяц назад +1

    I've had one from new and all the issues that you reported I have had lol,great review as an owner I think that you nailed the accuracy ,i think they are a good thing when they run cheers

  • @vespafetish
    @vespafetish Месяц назад

    This has got to go down as one of the best episodes yet team, and not because of the subject matter. That train station voice-over was mint, the funky sunglasses scene, the wee Monty Python-esq hand pointer wand thingy, Jim's 'choke like Michael Hutchence' throwaway line and of course the fact he had to fuck it up at least once as evidenced in the out-takes. Well done! Oh the vehicle - great review too!

    • @ReDriven
      @ReDriven  Месяц назад

      Thanks do much for the kind words mate. Truely appreciate it!

  • @richardatkin8526
    @richardatkin8526 Месяц назад +1

    Used to own an PB XLS, it was good. Reliable, good value, super select system for 4wd on tarmac was a great feature too. The driver's seating position was terrible, seat comfort in general not good. Have a Prado 150 now, better in every way bar the boot space, but would happily recommend a Challenger if budget friendliness was a major factor...

  • @RustyTreeMan
    @RustyTreeMan Месяц назад +1

    My PB LS is 11 years old, only 165k but done a lot of that off road in the jarrah forest on unmaintained gravel 'tracks'. Never let me down, very surprised where it's taken me with some very anxious passengers! I had a lot of warranty issues I gotta say from Mitsubishi who just flat out refused to honour my extended warranty during Covid, (airbag light, turbo leak, harness issue, drivers electric window motor). The main reason I believe was they rebuilt their store and lost my original contract. Finally brought in my contract with proof of extended warranty and they begrudgingly fixed everything for free as they should have years earlier without a fuss.
    Otherwise ride on original shocks do need replacing. Everything else is fine however did replace terrible headlights for LEDs which are great. Better A/T tyres added are a must off roading. It's a manual so I'm thinking of keeping it for the long haul and want to put better shocks, engine mod and front diff lock (if I have some spare money)!!

  • @MrDingo71
    @MrDingo71 Месяц назад

    This review is so accurate based on my PB Challenger which is now over 300,000km, just dealing with the balancing belt vibrations now! 😅 Love it to bits and will be gutted when I have to replace it!

  • @cressida00
    @cressida00 Месяц назад +1

    You give the best car reviews, IMHO.

  • @matthewwijsma9978
    @matthewwijsma9978 Месяц назад

    I got one of these at the tail end of covid when 2nd hand cars were waaay expensive. Got one with 100,000km, manual. Been a great car, good all rounders, and being a manual it gets around 9L/100k's. Put 60,000km on it and I havent had to think about it, goes well and never has any issues.

  • @ddsgardening7437
    @ddsgardening7437 Месяц назад +2

    Really enjoy Friday Arvo

  • @jamesvg1499
    @jamesvg1499 24 дня назад

    I have a 2015 challenger with leather, nice wheels, etc. Recently my wife and I started to look for a replacement car. I was annoyed because I couldn't find anything that was markedly better and justified the spending of big money to upgrade. The other big thing which stood out was cabin space. I am 6ft 4 and my son is tall and he fits easily behind my seat.

  • @stephend6439
    @stephend6439 20 дней назад

    Lol at the train announcer. So good 😂😂😂

  • @cstridbeck
    @cstridbeck Месяц назад

    Love that little "pointingthing" you use to point everything out hahahahahaha

  • @zip-tv_
    @zip-tv_ Месяц назад +1

    There is zero need for a Catch can. Especially when it can pressurise your engine and causes $1000’s worth of oil leaks. A little bit of oil mist will only get burnt up. If you have more than mist you have a blowby issue, that a catch can cant fix.
    The egr is the abrasive soot that needs to be dealt with.

  • @elliottjoseph470
    @elliottjoseph470 10 дней назад

    I've always liked the challenger it is underated and looks cool. While it is a great value proposition I think some of the drawbacks for me come from the poor factory suspension and just less bulletproof than some but I guess much of it can be managed with good maintenance. Whilst I appreciate you guys test what you can I do think the value equation takes a hit with the need for doing suspension whereas apart from a lack of clearance the Prado is more an out of the box winner from factory. I test drove one of these with 200,000 and a 2007 Prado 120 V6 with 320,000 on it and I went with the Prado just feels much more comfortable and solid

  • @karansinghbhangu237
    @karansinghbhangu237 Месяц назад

    Greetings from India 🇮🇳 It’s badged as the Pajero Sport here. Just picked up a 2014 4wd MT with only 18k kms on the odo and am in love with the beast.

  • @justineparsons5265
    @justineparsons5265 Месяц назад

    "...go all Michael Hutchence and choke..." - gold!

  • @Thorold63
    @Thorold63 Месяц назад

    I have a 2015 Challenger andits been awesome. The engine failed at 47k out of warranty but Mitsubishi came to the party and covered a nes engine as it is a known issue. Thats been the only issue, tows well, drives well, its not a Prado but for the money its amazing. Off road its as good as anything and the standard locking diffs are the bomb.

  • @mungrel6668
    @mungrel6668 Месяц назад +1

    Considered these last year when I was in the market for a 4by, the towbar setup is a bit tragic looking - although in retrospect, good for protecting the rear bumper.
    The interior didn't do much for me either and couldn't find a 7 seat variant at the time.
    Ended up buying another GU patrol. Rock dumb (more or less)

    • @joshbacon8241
      @joshbacon8241 Месяц назад

      Actually, speaking of the 7-seater, I wonder why the 7-seat option was discontinued for the 2013 update of the Challenger in Australia, making it a 5-seater only?

  • @schrenk-d
    @schrenk-d Месяц назад

    HAHAHA ...
    The NSW Train announcement.. it is so true!

  • @3ptspanishking729
    @3ptspanishking729 Месяц назад +2

    Yikes...that Hutchinson joke 😬😬 and bring back the guitar solos!!

  • @samartz
    @samartz Месяц назад +1

    who else look forward to a Redriven upload om a Friday evening!!

  • @joshbacon8241
    @joshbacon8241 Месяц назад +1

    1:33 - Why was the 7-seat option dropped in the 2013 update of the Challenger in Australia, making it a 5-seater only?

    • @tonybruce
      @tonybruce Месяц назад

      Because it's shite

  • @DiscoFang
    @DiscoFang Месяц назад +1

    Aftermarket LED globes? You're allowed to modify your lights like that in Aus? Unless your car came with LEDs from new it's forbidden here in NZ.

    • @tonybruce
      @tonybruce Месяц назад

      That's what happens when you have sex with sheep m8 😅

  • @baker1271
    @baker1271 Месяц назад +1

    Jesus Chris who did that wiring at the battery lol.

  • @jamesblack114
    @jamesblack114 Месяц назад

    "All michael hutchence", comedy gold😂

  • @wedantasatrya9458
    @wedantasatrya9458 Месяц назад

    Currently owned a 2015 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Dakar 4x2, the only down side I currently experience is the dull infotainment, planning to replace it with something more modern

  • @jasonbartlett2446
    @jasonbartlett2446 Месяц назад

    I don't think there was ever a recall for the airbag warning light, MM had it listed under a hot fix PB52-001, which is piss weak should be a recall lots of reports of people being fobbed off by the dealership. If you have details of a recall can you please post them. Great review, Cheers

  • @danmccarthy4700
    @danmccarthy4700 Месяц назад

    16:15 JIM YOU SAVAGE!! 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Suroyfamilia
    @Suroyfamilia Месяц назад

    Hard to find unmodified and low kms now but if you can get one buy it. I owned a 09 one for a few years it was great, only issue was the a/c condenser shit itself.

  • @MrHC1983
    @MrHC1983 Месяц назад

    That android headunit looks sick, nice fitment and angle....

  • @mkvector9539
    @mkvector9539 Месяц назад

    My parents had a Silver '12 LS Challenger.
    Was sold about a year to two ago as stock for about 10k.

  • @TheRIZKYRAMA
    @TheRIZKYRAMA Месяц назад

    It's called Pajero sport in Indonesia, and they are veru popular here, funnily they are mostly bought 2wd version and spent their whole life on asphalt & tarmac. I don't think it's worth sacrificing cabin space for those kind of use 😅

  • @zip-tv_
    @zip-tv_ Месяц назад +1

    BEAST.

  • @Mububban23
    @Mububban23 Месяц назад +1

    Mitsubishi Outlander guys, we need the Mitsubishi Outlander review!!!

    • @tonybruce
      @tonybruce Месяц назад

      Pretty sure he's already done it

  • @1250GSX
    @1250GSX Месяц назад

    Had one for years. The only thing to go wrong was the 4WD solenoid at the worst possible time...got stuck. Otherwise, great car.

  • @Ban00dle
    @Ban00dle Месяц назад

    Would love to see you cover the ML Triton with the 3.2L.

  • @chestogaming51
    @chestogaming51 Месяц назад +1

    Please review a 2014 MN Triton

  • @aswinr2848
    @aswinr2848 Месяц назад

    This looks faar better than the new one!!

  • @damilolaakanni
    @damilolaakanni Месяц назад

    Sorry, this generation was not available in North America. The Montero Sport was discontinued there around 2003 (it was replaced with the front wheel drive Endeavour).It's a shame really, as they would have competed favourably with the 4runner and Explorer of the time (the Explorer was still a body on frame SUV at the time).

    • @tonybruce
      @tonybruce Месяц назад

      It's available in the Philippines. North America isn't the only place in the world

  • @mattkearney11
    @mattkearney11 Месяц назад

    @redriven stay on the mitsubishi train and review an early 2000s magna. Love my reliable runabout

  • @mkvector9539
    @mkvector9539 Месяц назад

    I remember when they had to recall the Challenger because of the faulty airbags from Takata.

    • @damilolaakanni
      @damilolaakanni Месяц назад

      Not just the Challenger, a lot of cars from Honda, Toyota, Ford, Mazda etc.

  • @bluedunn374
    @bluedunn374 Месяц назад

    You know you want to do the pre 2017 Isuzu MUX next!!!

  • @zdragonslayer2269
    @zdragonslayer2269 Месяц назад

    There actually is vents for the back seat, they're underneath the front seats just an fyi

  • @himanshujain4502
    @himanshujain4502 Месяц назад

    I feel a bit of body roll. I’ve never get confidence on cornering with stock suspension; and need to apply brakes. Is it me or anyone also felt the same.

  • @Aussiebuilds
    @Aussiebuilds Месяц назад

    You should do the d22 navara next

  • @kymsomerville9024
    @kymsomerville9024 Месяц назад

    Hey can you please do a report on a Holden Colorado 7 as I choose one rather than a challenger. Thanks 😅

  • @freeagent8225
    @freeagent8225 Месяц назад +4

    Cannot see a ' 380 ' being reviewed.

    • @itstasier
      @itstasier Месяц назад +1

      needs to pin this comment

  • @lesilestivany7839
    @lesilestivany7839 Месяц назад

    Could you please cover the Nissan Pathfinder R50,,?

  • @gunshipanropace2gunshipand119
    @gunshipanropace2gunshipand119 Месяц назад

    They are called the Montero sport specifically Gen 2 where i'm from

  • @Anthony-jp6qb
    @Anthony-jp6qb Месяц назад

    Hi redriven. What model is that after market screen?? Any idea. Podofo something

  • @Justin-lu1zg
    @Justin-lu1zg Месяц назад

    What would you say is the more reliable one and more diy friendly? The latest gen or this?

  • @dr.killjoy5001
    @dr.killjoy5001 Месяц назад

    Awesome looking 4x4.

  • @callumfreebairn8082
    @callumfreebairn8082 Месяц назад

    i couldn't understand that train announcer's voiceover

  • @GTFORDMAN
    @GTFORDMAN Месяц назад

    **Mechanic** *Basically this is a maintenance queen!* Then says "they are very reliable" 😂

  • @Rugsy500
    @Rugsy500 Месяц назад

    How are the older generation Mitsubishi Challenger PA in petrol are they as good as the newer gen PB/PC?

  • @Lollllllz
    @Lollllllz Месяц назад

    A bit surprising that mitsubishi brought over that generation montero to the au but toyota waited till the 2nd generation fortuner

  • @LukeD40
    @LukeD40 25 дней назад

    What about a Holden jackaroo

  • @DasGav
    @DasGav Месяц назад

    As a Sydney Trains Driver ( who doesn't nake announcements) I approve of this Msgaghsghh

  • @jasondinning4506
    @jasondinning4506 Месяц назад

    Did the auto drive ok? Not an unpleasant experience? Better than the manual?

  • @ramytarek7642
    @ramytarek7642 Месяц назад

    Can you do a video on Honda Accord Euro CU2?

  • @zip-tv_
    @zip-tv_ Месяц назад

    Egr block a must and engine flush every oil change.

  • @hobo1704
    @hobo1704 Месяц назад

    If you can afford the fuel costs for the petrol version, go right ahead.

  • @paulcallaghan4287
    @paulcallaghan4287 25 дней назад

    I bought a 2015, brand new...... absolute piece of junk. The motor blew turbo hoses, bolts on the exhaust manifold, boiled on a reasonably regular basis... from new, gearbox played up and it 3ton tow rating is a complete lie. I towed 2 ton and this car just didn't cut it. Upholstery, head unit knobs and buttons very poor quality.

  • @ibrahimjubayer8373
    @ibrahimjubayer8373 Месяц назад

    A great off roader

  • @giggygiggy1393
    @giggygiggy1393 Месяц назад

    Oh Damn.....rip Micheal Hutchison

  • @vlocity2360
    @vlocity2360 Месяц назад

    MICHAEL HUTCHENCE 💀💀💀

  • @callumfreebairn8082
    @callumfreebairn8082 Месяц назад

    if mitsubishi refuses to repair it, let them know what your consumer rights are!

  • @kymsomerville9024
    @kymsomerville9024 Месяц назад

    I looked at buying one, but found so many had issues with the 2.5 diesel and there was a lot had motor's replaced by Mitsubishi. I bought a Holden Colorado 7 instead and glad I did.

  • @Watcherw1
    @Watcherw1 Месяц назад +1

    This car was recommended by this channel to be the first 4x4 you should get.
    After hearing jim list the endless problems with these, I would suggest no one buy this car.

    • @bwickham195
      @bwickham195 Месяц назад +1

      Show me a 10-15 year old model that hasn't had its share of early and latent problems emerge.

    • @Watcherw1
      @Watcherw1 Месяц назад

      @@bwickham195 most toyotas

  • @makhuvelelazarus2345
    @makhuvelelazarus2345 Месяц назад

    How's the fuel consumption on these?

    • @roryleggett
      @roryleggett Месяц назад

      I have a 2015 PC which I’ve owned since new. I keep a spreadsheet of fuel use.
      At my last fill up it had 139397kms on the clock and its life time fuel consumption average is 10.334L/100kms.
      At 76500kms I went from 31” to 32” tyres, I was pretty consistently below 10L/100k before then (around 9.2). At 86200kms I put a Rhino pioneer platform on that didn’t help either!

  • @Sean-kf8wv
    @Sean-kf8wv Месяц назад

    Got one of these 2009 2x4 i love driving these cars very responsive acceleration, i've changed the stock radiator twice first is from the plastic getting brittle because of age and 2nd one was from the radiator fan failing and the plastic from the radiator cracked underpressure, I think i changed the radiator fan 3-4 times in my ownership of 12 years

  • @eyes-higher4966
    @eyes-higher4966 Месяц назад

    Nyesh nyesh nyesh

  • @callumfreebairn8082
    @callumfreebairn8082 Месяц назад

    pajero sport upgraded version!

  • @N2dH
    @N2dH Месяц назад

    Hello there 👋

  • @johnhannonHanno
    @johnhannonHanno Месяц назад

    As I have said before, we own a 2002 Mitsubishi EXCEED. We love it with no problems in 0ver 340,000Ks on the clock.

  • @mrengine.2024
    @mrengine.2024 Месяц назад +1

    👍

  • @callumfreebairn8082
    @callumfreebairn8082 Месяц назад

    if you're lucky enough to be able to find one!

  • @indeepeterhopwood8106
    @indeepeterhopwood8106 Месяц назад

    You need to find an ML Triton, GLX-R with the petrol V6.
    Review that and watch the butthurt in the comments from all the diesel owning sheep

  • @stevenloynds3691
    @stevenloynds3691 Месяц назад

    🖐

  • @lancegraham7722
    @lancegraham7722 Месяц назад +1

    Ha ha ha mn triton in a fancy suit. Still cheap, plastic, bad handling p.o.s.