Chassis / body rust
usually 100,000–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rust on the frame, sills and floor
Fix: Rust treatment / repair
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Mitsubishi L200 IV
2005–2015 · Mitsubishi L200 4
1
engines covered
9
known faults
42,855
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
13
official recalls
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The Mitsubishi L200 IV was built from 2005 to 2015.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 9 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Injectors / high-pressure pump: it usually appears at 150,000–250,000 km and costs €600–1,600 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 150–200 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (27.3 %), suspension (17.2 %), brakes (14.4 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes, lights, wipers and visibility, body and corrosion. It fails less often than average on: steering, tyres and wheels.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4D56) | Diesel | Belt · 100,000 km / every 60 mo | 5W-30 / 10W-40 · ACEA B4 · ~6.8 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Front axle / steering damper (wobble)
usually 100,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Steering shimmy after bumps
Fix: Replace kingpin bearings / damper
€150–500
Faults by engine
2.5 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4D56)
Balance-shaft belt
usually 80,000–100,000 km · High risk
Signs: Belt failure can destroy the engine
Fix: Replace both belts and tensioners
€300–700
Injectors / high-pressure pump
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, knocking
Fix: Test and replace
€600–1,600
Turbo / intercooler hoses
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Low power
Fix: Replace hoses / turbo
€150–1,000
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Dual-mass flywheel
usually 150,000–220,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
€700–1,400
Automatic 4-speed (older)
Solenoids / pressure regulator (limp mode)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Harsh shifts, stuck in 3rd, gearbox warning
Fix: Fluid change, solenoid / valve body repair
€300–1,500
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 2.5 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4D56) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer case / rear differential oilTransmission | every 80,000 km | €60–160 |
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Fuel filterFuel | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €40–110 |
| AWD coupling (Haldex) oil + filterTransmission | every 60,000 km or every 36 months | €60–150 |
| Glow plugsEngine | every 100,000 km | €120–300 |
| Timing belt kit + water pumpEngine | every 100,000 km or every 60 months | €450–900 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 42,855 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 6.5 % | 8.6 % | 12.4 % | 14.4 % | 16.1 % | 16.4 % |
| Suspension | 2.9 % | 5.7 % | 11.9 % | 17.2 % | 22.0 % | 22.0 % |
| Steering | 0.6 % | 0.9 % | 1.5 % | 2.8 % | 4.5 % | 5.0 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 1.3 % | 2.5 % | 3.2 % | 3.9 % | 4.8 % | 5.4 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 11.5 % | 15.6 % | 23.0 % | 27.3 % | 30.7 % | 32.4 % |
| Body and corrosion | 1.7 % | 3.4 % | 6.6 % | 10.2 % | 13.4 % | 14.6 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 1.5 % | 2.1 % | 3.8 % | 5.2 % | 6.0 % | 6.5 % |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (13). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Other Side step shade rivets may corrode and fracture10/07/2019 · R/2019/193
- Doors / locks / lids Door latching mechanism may malfunction in hot temperatures26/05/2018 · R/2018/116
- Airbag Airbag may release shrapnel if deployed30/11/2016 · R/2016/251
- Suspension / axles Indicators and/or other vehicle lights may switch off or blink without warning28/07/2016 · R/2016/155
- Fire risk Possible risk of fire03/12/2013 · R/2013/138
- Fire risk In extreme cases fire may occur03/12/2013 · R/2013/132
- Suspension / axles Vehicle may become unstable03/12/2013 · R/2013/134
- Fuel system Fuel may leak03/12/2013 · R/2013/133
The other recalls (5) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026