EngineHigh
Diesel DPF blocking on short urban runs
DPF forced regen or replacement£250–£1,600
Inspect · Check for repeated regeneration attempts in the service history and warning lights on a cold start
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2012–2021 Mitsubishi Outlander · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Mitsubishi Outlander typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,600
- Top three risks, from
- £900
- Worst case, everything
- £5,550
The single priciest documented job on the 2012–2021 Mitsubishi Outlander is dpf forced regen or replacement at £250–£1,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,250–£5,550 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
BatteryHigh
PHEV drive battery capacity down, shorter electric range than claimed
Significant repair£400–£1,400
Inspect · Charge fully and check the EV range readout against the original figure, then read cell balance on a diagnostic
SuspensionMedium
Front lower arm bushes knocking over broken surfaces
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Listen for clonks over speed bumps and check for uneven front tyre wear
BrakesMedium
Rear discs corroding early because regen does most of the braking
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Inspect rear discs for lipping and heavy surface rust, and feel for pulsing under braking
ElectricalMedium
12V battery flattening when the car sits, refusing to wake the hybrid system
Starting & charging parts£150–£650
Inspect · Leave the car locked for an hour then check it starts and the charge timer works
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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