Oil dilution / DPF regeneration
Signs: Oil level rises — short trips
Fix: Shorter oil intervals, longer drives
2015–now · Mitsubishi L200 5
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The Mitsubishi L200 V has been built since 2015.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 6 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Timing chain stretch (early 4N14): it usually appears at 100,000–200,000 km and costs €900–1,800 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (8.8 %), brakes (5.0 %), tyres and wheels (2.5 %). It fails more often than an average car of the same age and mileage on: brakes. It fails less often than average on: suspension, tyres and wheels, body and corrosion.
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.4 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4N1) | Diesel | Chain | 0W-30 / 5W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~4.9 L · every 15,000 km |
Signs: Oil level rises — short trips
Fix: Shorter oil intervals, longer drives
Signs: Rattle, timing codes
Fix: Replace the chain kit
Signs: Limp mode
Fix: Clean or replace
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
Signs: Rattle at idle, vibration pulling away
Fix: Replace with clutch
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.6 / 1.8 / 2.2 / 2.4 DI-D (Mitsubishi 4N1) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| DPF health check (soot / ash load)Emissions | every 20,000 km | €0–60 |
| 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 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| 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 |
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: 45,869 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 | 250+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 3.3 % | 5.0 % | 7.6 % | 8.7 % | 10.1 % | 12.6 % |
| Suspension | 0.5 % | 1.9 % | 4.2 % | 6.5 % | 7.8 % | 10.3 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.1 % | 0.3 % | 0.3 % | 0.6 % | 0.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 1.5 % | 2.5 % | 3.4 % | 4.1 % | 3.8 % | 4.2 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 6.5 % | 8.8 % | 12.5 % | 16.6 % | 19.6 % | 22.2 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.3 % | 0.6 % | 1.3 % | 2.6 % | 3.1 % | 3.4 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.8 % | 0.9 % | 1.8 % | 2.8 % | 4.4 % | 5.3 % |
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (3). 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.
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