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Mitsubishi Triton 2011 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2011 Mitsubishi Triton? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2011 Mitsubishi Triton issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2011 Mitsubishi Triton in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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By Graham Smith · 11 Jul 2014
NEW The humble ute has long been a favourite of tradies, farmers and businesspeople and continues to be. It was born into a double life in which it was expected to be a workhorse as well as a daily driver with the comfort of a passenger car. For many years it was the locally made utes from Holden and Ford that ably
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800,000 cars recalled in two days
By Joshua Dowling · 30 Jun 2016
Cars are either being built worse -- or companies are getting better at detecting faults.a range of models made over the last 10 years replacing potentially deadly Takata airbags in 1.3 million cars in Australia. a second, airbag-related recall for the Priusreplacing potentially deadly Takata airbags in 1.3 million cars in Australia
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Mitsubishi recalls 3600 Tritons and Challengers
By Karla Pincott · 27 Sep 2013
The safety recall is to fix a fault that could see the powered seats' reclining lever stick in the operating position after use, allowing current to continue to flow to the seat motor. Mitsubishi says there is a risk the motor, seat cushion and surrounding parts could melt or burn."There have been two incidents recorded in Australia, with no injuries," Mitsubishi spokesperson Shayna Welsh says."There are 3,647 vehicles affected in Australia.  Customers need to take their vehicle to a dealership to be inspected, which should take around 20 mins, however, if the seat adjuster assembly needs to be replaced, this action will take up to two and a half hours."The recalled vehicles are the 2007-2013 Triton 4WD Double Cab and 2010-2013 Challenger 4WD models fitted with power front driver's and/or passenger's seat.Mitsubishi says that as a precaution until the owners have their vehicles inspected, they should make sure the reclining lever always returns to the central position after they have used it -- and whenever they leave the vehicle.All owners of affected vehicles have been contacted by mail sent to their last known address, and are asked to contact their nearest Mitsubishi service dealer to have their vehicle inspected and the seat assembly replaced if needed.Owners who believe their vehicle is in the affected range and who have not received a letter by today, September 27 -- or seek more information -- should call Mitsubishi on 1300 13 12 11 and select option 4, then select option 2.
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Mitsubishi recalls 20,400 Tritons and Challengers
By Karla Pincott · 18 Nov 2013
Mitsubishi has issued a safety recall on a total of 20,405 vehicles from the 2011-2012 Triton and Challenger ranges. The recall is to fix a defective weld on the front suspension lower control arms that could fail -- making the vehicle become unstable and pull to the left or right while driving.The recall affects both 2WD and 4WD versions of the models, with 17540 Tritons and 2865 Challengers impacted in Australia.Mitsubishi says if the weld fails, the driver will notice their vehicle pulling off-centre -- which poses a safety concern for both the vehicle and other traffic. Owners are advised to drive conservatively to reduce shock load on the suspension until the defect is fixed.All owners have been mailed the recall notice at their last known address, and should contact their nearest Mitsubishi service centre to have the problem rectified. They can also call 1300 13 12 11, select option 2 and enter their post code to be directed to the nearest Dealer.Owners who have not received a letter by November 22 but believe their vehicle affected by the recall -- or who want further information -- should call 1300 13 12 11, select option 4, then select option 2.  
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Mitsubishi Triton 2011: Clutch wear
Answered by Paul Gover · 15 Feb 2016

Sorry. Clutches, like brakes and tyres, are always regarded as wear-and-tear items. It's the same for new cars. Without doubting your driving, many people are very hard on their cars.

This sounds like a classic case of worn synchromesh rings inside the gearbox. These rings are designed to make smooth, easy shifts between gears but as they wear (or even break) they lose that ability and the gears become difficult to change. It’s also common for this problem to be worse on downshifts compared with upshifts which is why you can shift all the way up to fifth, but have trouble coming back down through the gears.

My money is on third-gear synchromesh being your problem. By shifting from fourth back to second and then third, you’re effectively `borrowing’ the second-gear synchromesh to soften the shift into third.

Unfortunately, the fix is a gearbox rebuild. But before that, it would be worth changing the oil in the gearbox and checking out a gearbox additive that helps with shifting feel and smoothness. If that makes a difference, great, but you may still ultimately be looking at a new or rebuilt transmission.

The other thing to know is whether the gearbox is reluctant to select reverse gear with the engine running. If it is, you might instead be dealing with a worn clutch which is much cheaper to replace.

Mitsubishi Triton 2011: Fuel economy panel not working
Answered by Graham Smith · 27 Oct 2017

The dealer is giving you the brush-off. Take it to another mechanic and get a second opinion.

The sound of air hissing on a turbocharged engine is often down to a leak in the intake trunking that takes air from the turbocharger, through the intercooler and into the engine. As this air is under pressure (from the turbo) you’re likely to hear it above the rest of the engine noise. If it’s only a small leak, you might not notice the fall-off in performance (or boost as you’ve described it) but it will only get worse as the damaged part of the trunking deteriorates further. Eventually, you’ll start to feel the leak’s effect as it allows more and more air to escape rather than being forced into the engine.

Checking the boost pressure with an accurate gauge will tell you if any boost is going AWOL, as can an electronic scan which might throw up a low-boost fault-code. But if you can hear the noise and have found the leak, replacing that section of plumbing is the logical first step. If that makes the noise go away, you’ve solved the issue.

Sometimes the leak is down to a split in the trunking, other times it can be as simple as a clamp that has been loosened by the constant pressurisation of the system every time the turbo boosts up. But it needs to be fixed as it can throw the air-fuel mixture way off target and lead to internal engine damage. If you can’t find the leak but suspect that there is one, a specialist workshop can perform what’s called an EVAP smoke test where the intake tract is filled with smoke. At the point where the (visible) smoke escapes, there’s your leak.

Mitsubishi Triton 2011: Difficulty changing gears
Answered by Graham Smith · 19 May 2017

It could be a worn synchro, but I would suspect it’s more likely to be a worn clutch. Have a mechanic check it for you.

Mitsubishi Triton 2011: Wiring loom warranty
Answered by Graham Smith · 13 Apr 2018

You’re going to be hard-pressed to show that the problem was either a design or manufacturing problem, as it’s unlikely to be either. Even though the wiring loom just sits and doesn’t appear to be subjected to any stress it being subjected to all the bumps, vibrations and whatever else is happening through the vehicle in general. It could be a faulty connection; it could be any number of things. Pay up and get on with your retirement.

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