Mitsubishi Nativa problems
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport is a mid-size SUV produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors using the Pajero nameplate since 1996 that has spanned over three generations and based on the Triton pickup truck. Mitsubishi has formerly used the Mitsubishi Challenger (Japanese: 三菱・チャレンジャー, Hepburn: Mitsubishi Charenjā) name in Japan and some international markets, but since the third generation, the Pajero Sport/Montero Sport/Shogun Sport was the name used instead.
First generation (K80/K90/PA/PA II; 1996)
For the SUV sold alongside the first generation Montero Sport in Latin American markets, see Mitsubishi Montero Outlander.
Production began in Japan in 1996, and was available for most export markets by 1997, where it was variously known as the Challenger, Pajero Sport in Europe, Montero Sport in North America, South America, Spain and the Philippines, Nativa in parts of Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, Shogun Sport in the United Kingdom, and Strada G-Wagon in Thailand. Based on the Strada pickup truck of the same vintage, sharing many components and some body panels (i.e. front doors), the first-generation Pajero Sport was also built on the second-generation Pajero wheelbase, and served as a smaller model to the larger Pajero.
Like the Pajero, it featured independent front suspension with torsion bars and a live rear axle. In addition to numerous facelifts over the years, there was a major suspension change from rear leaf to coil springs in late 2000. As its popularity increased, local assembly for foreign markets was introduced in China in 2003, and Brazil in 2006. Sales were discontinued in Japan in 2003. In the United States, where it was superseded by the Endeavor, sales ended in 2004. In Canada the Montero Sport continued to be sold alongside the Endeavor until 2008. Sales in central and western Europe ended in 2008, with the introduction of the second generation Pajero/Montero Sport. In Japan, it was sold at a specific retail chain called Car Plaza.
The 3-litre V6 is the most commonly used engine; it produces 175 hp (130 kW; 177 PS) at 5,000 rpm. The North American market received petrol V6 engines during all years of production while a petrol 2.4-litre engine was offered on base models from 1997 through 1999 in the United States and for additional years in Canada. Markets outside of North America also had a variety of turbo-diesel four-cylinder engines to choose between.
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Common Mitsubishi Nativa problems
Based on the complaints from owners of Mitsubishi Nativa cars, the common problems reported are related to the engine and engine cooling, suspension, service brakes, electrical system, equipment, and transmission.
- Engine and Engine Cooling: This is the most common problem reported, with issues such as engine overheating, coolant leaks, and engine performance issues. Owners have experienced a range of engine-related problems that affect the overall performance and reliability of the vehicle.
- Suspension: Owners have reported suspension issues, which can lead to a rough ride, poor handling, and uneven tire wear. Problems with the suspension system can impact the comfort and safety of the vehicle, making it essential to address these issues promptly.
- Service Brakes: Complaints regarding the service brakes suggest issues with braking performance, brake noise, or brake system malfunctions. Brake problems can compromise the safety of the vehicle and should be addressed immediately to ensure proper braking function.
- Electrical System: Owners have reported electrical system issues, which can manifest as problems with the vehicle's lights, power windows, or electrical components. Electrical problems can be complex and may require professional diagnosis and repair to ensure the vehicle's electrical system functions correctly.
- Equipment: Complaints related to equipment can include issues with various components like the air conditioning system, ABS sensors, or other vehicle features. Equipment problems can impact the comfort and convenience of the vehicle, requiring attention to maintain optimal functionality.
- Transmission: Transmission issues reported by owners can include problems with shifting, transmission fluid leaks, or transmission failure. Addressing transmission problems promptly is crucial to prevent further damage and ensure the vehicle's drivability.
These common problems reported by Mitsubishi Nativa owners highlight the importance of regular maintenance, prompt repairs, and thorough inspections to address any issues promptly and maintain the vehicle's performance and reliability.
How is the Mitsubishi Nativa?
The Nativa is an off-road capable 4WD that fits in an odd spot between the Pajero and the Outlander. Powered by a 3.0-litre V6 mated to a four-speed automatic, the Nativa is a dated design, but still a decent wagon.
Are Mitsubishi Montero Sport reliable?
According to MotorTrend and various forums, the Montero is overall a reliable SUV. However, there are certain model years that run into problems in their transmissions, braking, and engines, which are always certainly expensive to fix. These are the 2001 to 2002 Montero models.
Is Pajero Sport a good car?
Cars such as the 2023 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport earn praise for their ability to juggle practical ability with off-road prowess. Mitsubishi has carved out a niche in the large off-road SUV segment with its value-driven offering, but it's facing some stiff competition in 2023.
Why is no one buying Mitsubishi?
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Perhaps the most significant one was a reckless effort by Mitsubishi's financing arm to goose sales by loaning to an unusually high proportion of credit-risky buyers. Meanwhile, a recall cover-up scandal in Japan may have tainted the brand's reputation in the U.S. as well (Wikipedia, 2020).
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Percentage distribution of complaints by Mitsubishi Nativa years
We have researched Mitsubishi problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Mitsubishi Nativa cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Mitsubishi Nativa model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Mitsubishi Nativa model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Mitsubishi Nativa years
We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:
Mitsubishi Nativa car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Mitsubishi Nativa , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Suspension problems
- Electrical system problems
- Tires problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Mitsubishi Nativa vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
The NHTSA has received 4 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mitsubishi Nativa . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mitsubishi Nativa vehicles.
List of Mitsubishi Nativa complaints
Mitsubishi Nativa 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-13
- Date Complaint: 2004-07-30
- VIN: JA4LS31H22P
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES
- Summary: POWER FAIURE TO MY 2002 MITSUBISHI NATIVA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I'VE TRIED TO START MY SUV AND ALTHOUGH BATTERY IS NEW AND NO LIGHTS LEFT ON IT DOES NOT START. I'VE HAD TO JUMP START MY VEHICLE. I KNOW SOMEONE WHO ALSO HAS A MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS. *AK
Mitsubishi Nativa 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-09
- Date Complaint: 2003-11-03
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: NHTSA RECALL 00V31100 CONCERNING PASSENGERS VEHICLES: MIRAGE MODEL EQUIPPED WITH 1.5L ENGINE ; MONTERO SPORT MODEL EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE AND MONTERO MODEL EQUIPPED WITH 3.O1L ENGINE. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE. ON THE MIRAGE VEHICLES DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW/ IMPROVED CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT ON THE OLDER ENGINES. ON NEW ENGINES, WHICH ALREADY HAVE THE IMPROVED BOLT, DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE BOLT IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.*AK THE CONSUMERS 1999 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN NATIVA EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. *NLM
Mitsubishi Nativa 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-21
- Date Complaint: 2003-02-21
- VIN: JA4LS31H42P
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE VEHICLE STALLED AT A LOW SPEED.*JB
Mitsubishi Nativa 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 1998-10-16
- VIN: JA4LS21PIVP
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: VEHICLE'S FRONT END SUSPENSION IS POOR CAUSING DAMAGE TO TIRES AND SHOCK ABSORBERS CONTINUALLY.
Latest 5 recalls Mitsubishi Nativa
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the Mitsubishi Nativa.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Mitsubishi Nativa 1999
- Report Received Date: 2004-09-01
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
- Model: Mitsubishi Nativa 2002
- Report Received Date: 2004-09-01
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
- Model: Mitsubishi Nativa 1997
- Report Received Date: 2000-12-06
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
- Consequence: THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: ON THE MIRAGE VEHICLES, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT ON THE OLDER ENGINES. ON NEW ENGINES WHICH ALREADY HAVE THE IMPROVED BOLT, THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE BOLT IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
- Model: Mitsubishi Nativa 1999
- Report Received Date: 2000-12-06
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE BOLT SECURING THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY CAN BECOME LOOSE AND THE PULLEY COULD FALL OFF THE VEHICLE.
- Consequence: THE CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: ON THE MIRAGE VEHICLES, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW, IMPROVED CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT ON THE OLDER ENGINES. ON NEW ENGINES WHICH ALREADY HAVE THE IMPROVED BOLT, THE DEALER WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. ON THE MONTERO MODELS, DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT TO THE CORRECT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE BOLT IS DAMAGED, IT WILL BE REPLACED.
- Model: Mitsubishi Nativa 1999
- Report Received Date: 1999-04-28
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD BE VENTED ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED HEAT GENERATION IN THE TRANSMISSION.
- Consequence: THE VENTED TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD RESULT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL UNIT TO LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED TO BELOW APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN THE FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE, AN ADDITIONAL LABEL DESCRIBING THE PROPER USE OF FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE WILL BE PROVIDED, AND WILL RELOCATE THE TRANSMISSION BREATHER VENT. IN ADDITION, THE OWNER'S MANUAL WILL BE CORRECTED WITH THE PROPER INFORMATION TO REFLECT THE CHANGE TO THE SPEED LIMITATIONS IN THE FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE.