1 reviews | Active since Nov 2013
Engine failure very prominent and only has a good life span for up to 100 000km
Good day
I drive a Mitsubishi Lancer 2l 2010 model which is the 4B11 engine. I have to say that I am most disappointed with Mitsubishi. I at first thought the world of these cars, but now I feel like they are the worst cars to ever buy and I dont ever want to drive one again. In 2017, my lancer got a bearing knock because the car burnt through oil dramatically (something that is apparently very common on these cars). Long story short, I had to replace my engine. What a mission it was to get the parts and engine for this specific car it was. I looked around for 5 months straight for an engine and found a second hand engine which I bought and replaced (the agents charged me 100k for a new engine - the price of a brand new car). Fast forward 3 years, 2020 and guess what, I get another bearing knock on this engine. The oil pump wasnt distributing oil to the engine and no warning lights came on whatsoever, and now this engine also need to be replaced. But guess what, finding an engine for this car is super scares and very costly. Now im stuck for the second time in 3 years with a car that needs an engine. Very unreliable in today's life. Buying a Toyota is probably much better and cheaper in the long run. Even if their oil pumps seize, the engine would shut down, but it will always be protected. So my Question to Mitsubishi is, what do I do with a car that I cannot buy an engine for at reasonable prices and for a manufacturer that boast about how great their engines are? This is not only poor workmanship, but also no value for money and not reliable. I am disappointed in my buy and will never buy Mitsubishi again.
Please supply the following to enable us investigate;
1. The 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number
2. The name of the repairing Mitsubishi dealership
3. A copy of the parts invoice from the Mitsubishi dealership that you purchased the engine and other parts.
Please supply the following to enable us investigate;
1. The 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number
2. The name of the repairing Mitsubishi dealership
3. A copy of the parts invoice from the Mitsubishi dealership that you purchased the engine and other parts.
The car will not be taken to a Mitsubishi dealership unfortunately. To replace the engine will cost me between 60k-100k, which is roughly the price of a brand new car. Not only that, this is the second time I have to replace an engine on this car. Parts are super expensive for such an older car (2010 model) and there is always a 21 day waiting period for parts to come from Japan.
I used to think the world of Mitsubishi and I always wanted to drive one after seeing the Fast and Furious movie franchises.
Sadly I had to experience and realize first hand that its very expensive to maintain and not very practical. Its not reliable. My work largely depends on me being mobile and having a car that is reliable and wont break down. That means If i need a part or something, I dont have the luxury of waiting 21 days for parts. I also dont have deep pockets. I need to get a cheap 2nd hand engine and also in a few months I need to get rid of it, as its not worth all the trouble.
I am sad and disappointed in Mitsubishi as a brand. I wasted too much money already on this car.
I contacted Mitsubishi Paarden Eiland and also Mitusbishi Kuilsriver in Cape Town.
Toyota is much more sturdy and reliable, also cheaper in the long run. (Food for thought)
The car will not be taken to a Mitsubishi dealership unfortunately. To replace the engine will cost me between 60k-100k, which is roughly the price of a brand new car. Not only that, this is the second time I have to replace an engine on this car. Parts are super expensive for such an older car (2010 model) and there is always a 21 day waiting period for parts to come from Japan.
I used to think the world of Mitsubishi and I always wanted to drive one after seeing the Fast and Furious movie franchises.
Sadly I had to experience and realize first hand that its very expensive to maintain and not very practical. Its not reliable. My work largely depends on me being mobile and having a car that is reliable and wont break down. That means If i need a part or something, I dont have the luxury of waiting 21 days for parts. I also dont have deep pockets. I need to get a cheap 2nd hand engine and also in a few months I need to get rid of it, as its not worth all the trouble.
I am sad and disappointed in Mitsubishi as a brand. I wasted too much money already on this car.
I contacted Mitsubishi Paarden Eiland and also Mitusbishi Kuilsriver in Cape Town.
Toyota is much more sturdy and reliable, also cheaper in the long run. (Food for thought)
Only people with deep pockets and time on their hands are able to drive and maintain these cars.
Only people with deep pockets and time on their hands are able to drive and maintain these cars.