Mitsubishi Outlander Problems

We haven't had any other reports at CarsGuide, but we have seen plenty of complaints from owners of Outlanders regarding poor radio reception.

From what you say it would seem that Mitsubishi is attempting to fix it, but I am also guessing that they don't really know how to cure the problem.

I would suggest you either ramp up the pressure, on the company, as four months is way too long, or consult a radio specialist about it.

The timing can be important. The dealers you approached obviously believed they had the upper hand and had no problems in selling the Outlander. In that situation they’ll rarely come down on price, but they might negotiate on your trade-in, or they might throw in something extra as a teaser. You could also wait until it’s in run-out model, when you would have much more power to negotiate.

You’ve covered some important things, like reversing cameras. All of the current cars come with ISOFIX baby seat mounting points, which are also must-have items when you’ve got kids to transport. It probably comes down to what your wife is comfortable driving, so I would suggest test-driving a number of different cars before making your decision.

The used Captiva does appear to be great value, but their shaky reputation for reliability would lead me to consider other options. The Territory would be a better bet, but they are known to have electrical and front suspension issues in the long-term.  If you're after an SUV, a seven-seat 2006-12 Mitsubishi Outlander is smart buying at the moment, but if you're just after the seven seats, I highly recommend taking a look at a 2008-13 Kia Rondo. These represent excellent value at the moment. Hope that helps, and keep us posted with your progress.

There’s generally little wriggle room on special offers, the price has already been reduced. You might be able to haggle on the trade-in price.

It’s a tough call on their part given that the car has only done a relatively few kilometres. Call Mitsubishi Customer Service on 1300 13 12 11 and present your case.