BodyworkHigh
Underbody and chassis corrosion, especially on towing vehicles
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Inspect the chassis, sills and rear crossmember thoroughly
- Typical repair
- Body & corrosion repair · £250–£1,800
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Is the 2007–2019 Mitsubishi Shogun reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
3.7/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Mitsubishi Shogun rates 3.7 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 4 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, bodywork and transmission. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 4
- Medium
- 3
- Low
- 1
Weak points cluster around engine, bodywork, transmission, suspension.
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EngineHigh
3.2 DI-D injector and turbo issues, sometimes cracked pistons on neglected cars
- Typically appears
- 100,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for a diesel knock and check for blue smoke under load
- Typical repair
- Turbocharger replacement · £750–£2,200
Engine / EmissionsHigh
DPF warning light illuminated and rising engine oil levels due to diesel dilution from aborted regenerations.
- Typically appears
- 40,000-80,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Pull the engine oil dipstick. If the oil level is significantly above the maximum 'X' mark and smells strongly of diesel, the DPF is failing to regenerate.
- Typical repair
- DPF forced regen or replacement · £250–£1,600
EngineHigh
Metallic rattling noise from the top front of the engine on cold start due to a worn or snapped top timing chain guide.
- Typically appears
- 60,000-100,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Start the engine from cold and listen for a distinct metallic rattle. Remove the oil filler cap, shine a torch inside, and visually check the plastic top chain guide for cracks.
- Typical repair
- Timing chain, tensioner & guides · £900–£2,400
TransmissionMedium
Transfer box and Super Select selection problems
- Typically appears
- 90,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Test the four-wheel-drive modes engage and disengage cleanly
- Typical repair
- Driveline / differential repair · £450–£1,800
Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.
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