adzy wrote:G'day guys.
I'm currently in the marker for a dual cab and have ruled out the D40 and current Ranger due to quality/reliability issues.
I am down to Dmax or Triton yet after studying the forums I can't believe the amount of expected issues that the Tritons have! The main benefit of course is the ten grand saving in my pocket.
My question is are the Tritons really that bad or are they just 'Friday' cars that have the issues?
My main priorities are strong engine and driveline.. Dull interior doesn't bother me.
I would go a 2014 manual and hope that third synchro doesn't die, fit catch can block egr also.
Any opinions appreciated guys, cheers.
AnOldFart wrote:adzy wrote:G'day guys.
I'm currently in the marker for a dual cab and have ruled out the D40 and current Ranger due to quality/reliability issues.
I am down to Dmax or Triton yet after studying the forums I can't believe the amount of expected issues that the Tritons have! The main benefit of course is the ten grand saving in my pocket.
My question is are the Tritons really that bad or are they just 'Friday' cars that have the issues?
My main priorities are strong engine and driveline.. Dull interior doesn't bother me.
I would go a 2014 manual and hope that third synchro doesn't die, fit catch can block egr also.
Any opinions appreciated guys, cheers.
Ask yourself, would MMAL (Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited) provide a 5 year /10 year Driveline warranty and capped price servicing on these Triton Utes -and- back up that warranty including -un-argued- complete engine replacements, as witnessed on here, if they, as a company, or their vehicles, were in any way 'shonky'....?
Keep that rock solid MMAL warranty in mind and don't be frightened by the issues raised by members on this forum as that is just typical of what forums like this are intended to address ie, to provide answers and guidance from experienced Triton owners to other newbies who are seeking help with any problems they might encounter.
If you read any other marque's Ute forums I'm sure that you'll find it to be exactly the same on there as well ie, filled by people all moaning about their problems, not all singing dancing and shouting Hallelujah about how wonderful their vehicles are....
$$ for $$ I personally think you'd be hard pressed to find a better Ute available in Australia than the Triton, with a better warranty, and certainly, with a better owner's support forum than this one....
biggibbo wrote:AnOldFart wrote:adzy wrote:G'day guys.
I'm currently in the marker for a dual cab and have ruled out the D40 and current Ranger due to quality/reliability issues.
I am down to Dmax or Triton yet after studying the forums I can't believe the amount of expected issues that the Tritons have! The main benefit of course is the ten grand saving in my pocket.
My question is are the Tritons really that bad or are they just 'Friday' cars that have the issues?
My main priorities are strong engine and driveline.. Dull interior doesn't bother me.
I would go a 2014 manual and hope that third synchro doesn't die, fit catch can block egr also.
Any opinions appreciated guys, cheers.
Ask yourself, would MMAL (Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited) provide a 5 year /10 year Driveline warranty and capped price servicing on these Triton Utes -and- back up that warranty including -un-argued- complete engine replacements, as witnessed on here, if they, as a company, or their vehicles, were in any way 'shonky'....?
Keep that rock solid MMAL warranty in mind and don't be frightened by the issues raised by members on this forum as that is just typical of what forums like this are intended to address ie, to provide answers and guidance from experienced Triton owners to other newbies who are seeking help with any problems they might encounter.
If you read any other marque's Ute forums I'm sure that you'll find it to be exactly the same on there as well ie, filled by people all moaning about their problems, not all singing dancing and shouting Hallelujah about how wonderful their vehicles are....
$$ for $$ I personally think you'd be hard pressed to find a better Ute available in Australia than the Triton, with a better warranty, and certainly, with a better owner's support forum than this one....
The fact they changed to 5 yr/130,000 warranty on MN's since 2014 tells me they got burned on the 10yr 160,000 and maybe don't believe in the product as much as they used to.
My ute has been one of the Friday specials with a litany of issues over the years to the point I will never consider another triton. Yes the warranty back up from mitsibishi was great, however they are sadly let down by the quality of workmanship and knowledge at some of their dealers.
I think its sad that we all accept dodgy gear boxes, turbo's, SRS wiring, overheating motors, dodgy software, blocked manifolds, crap paint, horrid lag etc..... and then defend Mitsibishi because we paid $10K less for our trucks. The MN has been a dog of a vehicle, and I think the manufacturer realized it.
The real problem is what do we replace them with? I would like a Ranger, but it seems like they are all having issues as well.
I am unfortunately stuck with mine for the foreseeable future, however when it dies I think it may be time to consider a big wagon that seems relatively trouble free when compared to every other 4wd on the market. Unfortunately they come at a huge cost, but I guess you get what you pay for.
adzy wrote:Problems that I have heard about for the triton are: cracked head, blown motor, premature turbo failure, jatco gearbox problems, 2nd and 3rd syncro, overheating, front end issues, air bag failure in accidents, blocked inlet manifold and also fit finish and wiring issues.
cruiser53 wrote:For those of you who list all the faults with the Triton then what four wheel drive would you suggest?
I personally have owned Landcruisers for the past 38 years and each one has been completely trouble free but I cannot afford another. I chose a new Triton, it is comfortable, drives well, has plenty of power and the fuel economy is exceptional. Longlivity is yet to be determined and I don't expect it to be as good as my previous Landcruisers (I could buy 3 Tritons for the price of a LandcruiserI)
What would you guys suggest I should have brought? I have heard bad reports about Navara, Rangers are far too expensive, Landrovers have a bad reputation for reliability, Hilux and BT 50 most probably not much different to the Triton but mor expensive, Amarok seems to apeal more to those who think they are getting something better but I don't think they are better. Umm I think the Triton wins but what do you think???
Naff wrote:adzy wrote:Problems that I have heard about for the triton are: cracked head, blown motor, premature turbo failure, jatco gearbox problems, 2nd and 3rd syncro, overheating, front end issues, air bag failure in accidents, blocked inlet manifold and also fit finish and wiring issues.
Are other manufacturer car dealers feeding you this? The only one that is a known common problem is the blocked inlet manifold.
biggibbo wrote:AnOldFart wrote:adzy wrote:G'day guys.
I'm currently in the marker for a dual cab and have ruled out the D40 and current Ranger due to quality/reliability issues.
I am down to Dmax or Triton yet after studying the forums I can't believe the amount of expected issues that the Tritons have! The main benefit of course is the ten grand saving in my pocket.
My question is are the Tritons really that bad or are they just 'Friday' cars that have the issues?
My main priorities are strong engine and driveline.. Dull interior doesn't bother me.
I would go a 2014 manual and hope that third synchro doesn't die, fit catch can block egr also.
Any opinions appreciated guys, cheers.
Ask yourself, would MMAL (Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited) provide a 5 year /10 year Driveline warranty and capped price servicing on these Triton Utes -and- back up that warranty including -un-argued- complete engine replacements, as witnessed on here, if they, as a company, or their vehicles, were in any way 'shonky'....?
Keep that rock solid MMAL warranty in mind and don't be frightened by the issues raised by members on this forum as that is just typical of what forums like this are intended to address ie, to provide answers and guidance from experienced Triton owners to other newbies who are seeking help with any problems they might encounter.
If you read any other marque's Ute forums I'm sure that you'll find it to be exactly the same on there as well ie, filled by people all moaning about their problems, not all singing dancing and shouting Hallelujah about how wonderful their vehicles are....
$$ for $$ I personally think you'd be hard pressed to find a better Ute available in Australia than the Triton, with a better warranty, and certainly, with a better owner's support forum than this one....
The fact they changed to 5 yr/130,000 warranty on MN's since 2014 tells me they got burned on the 10yr 160,000 and maybe don't believe in the product as much as they used to.
My ute has been one of the Friday specials with a litany of issues over the years to the point I will never consider another triton. Yes the warranty back up from mitsibishi was great, however they are sadly let down by the quality of workmanship and knowledge at some of their dealers.
I think its sad that we all accept dodgy gear boxes, turbo's, SRS wiring, overheating motors, dodgy software, blocked manifolds, crap paint, horrid lag etc..... and then defend Mitsibishi because we paid $10K less for our trucks. The MN has been a dog of a vehicle, and I think the manufacturer realized it.
The real problem is what do we replace them with? I would like a Ranger, but it seems like they are all having issues as well.
I am unfortunately stuck with mine for the foreseeable future, however when it dies I think it may be time to consider a big wagon that seems relatively trouble free when compared to every other 4wd on the market. Unfortunately they come at a huge cost, but I guess you get what you pay for.
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