Mitsubishi Shogun reliability
The Mitsubishi Shogun fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 38.7% of 18,331 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
12 DVSA recalls for the Mitsubishi Shogun
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
The right front lower arm assembly could be broken due to improper welding
The right front lower arm assembly could be broken due to improper welding by the supplier.
Fix: The right front lower arm will be replaced
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 1,424 vehicles
Propellant in the driver and passenger side airbag inflators may have deteriorated
The propellant (ammonium nitrate) in the inflator of the drivers and passengers front airbag inflator may deteriorate due to high temperature and humid conditions over a longer period in use. As a result the inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment in the event of an accident where the airbags are required to be deployed. The inflator body may rupture during airbag deployment with the potential to cause injury.
Fix: Replacement of the driver and passenger front airbag inflators.
Recalled models: SHOGUN (LWB) · 34,120 vehicles
Engine may stall
Due to a fault in the engine ECU software it is possible that the 4M41 engines in the Shogun will not learn the variations or age deterioration in injectors and be able to adjust the amount of fuel being injection accordingly. This inability to learn these values correctly can result in the engine emits an excessive amount of soot to the DPF which can block it. This can result in the engine stalling and not being able to restart.
Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and reprogramme engine ECU software.
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 2,846 vehicles
Engine may stall
Due to a high carbon build up the check ball seat of the timing chain tensioner can show premature wear. It is possible that the check ball may stick to the seat preventing the tensioner from functioning properly. This in turn will result in an un-tensioned timing chain which causes a rattling noise and in the worst cases the chain will break.
Fix: Replace tensioner on all affected vehicles. Depending on outcome of further inspections the timing chain may also need to be replaced.
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 11,398 vehicles
Brake pedal assist function may not operate correctly
Due to an incorrect manufacturing process the resin film within the brake assist accumulator may become damaged. If use continues in this condition a crack in the diaphragm may occur resulting in the depletion of the nitrogen gas resulting in (1) delay of the brake assist function under rapid braking. (2) An increase in the required brake pedal effort when the engine is started following a long period with the engine stopped.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the accumulator checked to identify whether or not it is one within the affected batch. Should this be the case the accumulator will be replaced with one of a modified type.
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 10,034 vehicles
Drive shaft securing nuts may loosen
The front and rear propeller shafts and the right hand front drive shaft have been fitted with nuts of an incorrect specification. The concern could lead to vibration which if not attended to could lead to the detachment of a shaft and loss of drive.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the nuts and washers fitted to the front and rear propeller shafts and the right hand front drive shaft.
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 26 vehicles
Drive may be lost
It has been identified that the possibility exists that a bolt welded to the gearshift lever may fracture. Should this occur the adjustment may loosen and the shift cable may move. This can result in a mismatch between the gear shift selector and the actual gear selected. In the worst case the bolt may break which can cause the control cable to become disconnected and drive to be lost.
Fix: Affected vehicles will have the transmission shift lever replaced with a quality assured item.
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 726 vehicles
Steering control may be lost
When used regularly in severe off road conditions the ball joint of the pitman arm may break resulting in loss of steering control.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified pitman arm if this has not already been accomplished following a previous intervention.
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 2,894 vehicles
Engine rpm may increase unexpectedly
There is a possibility that due to improper operation when assembling the engine at production a crack occurred on the advance control lever of the cold start device on the injection pump.
Fix: During specific vehicle usage there is a possibility that the engine rpm could increase if the cold start lever broke.
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 697 vehicles
Possible loss of steering control
Under severe and extreme conditions where the vehicle is used mainly off-road in a wet muddy environment it is possible that the tapered section of the ball pin on the steering Pitman arm may break. This in the worst case could result in a loss of steering control.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the Pitman arm with a quality assured component.
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 50,846 vehicles
Possible loss of power assistance to brakes
There is a possibility that the accumulator diaphragm in the Hydraulic Brake Booster (HBB) might be manufactured improperly. This may cause the nitrogen pressure in the accumulator to drop. The following two symptoms may result :- 1) The brake assist might be delayed in sudden hard braking. 2) Relatively large brake pedal loads might be required after long-term parking and first engine start since specific brake pressure takes time to accumulate.
Fix: The Hydraulic Brake Booster nitrogen accumulator will be replaced with a modified one on all affected vehicles.
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 4,319 vehicles
Front flexible brake hose
Brake fluid may seep from the front flexible brake hoses impairing the efficiency of one or both braking circuits.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of both front flexible brake hoses.
Recalled models: SHOGUN · 286 vehicles
Checking a Mitsubishi Shogun before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.