Mitsubishi Space Star reliability
The Mitsubishi Space Star fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 52.7% of 1,876 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
8 DVSA recalls for the Mitsubishi Space Star
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 air bag inflator might have a different air bag deployment performance than designed providing less protection
The airbag inflator might have a different airbag deployment performance than designed providing less protection.
Fix: The driver side frontal airbag will be replaced with an alternate inflator.
Recalled models: L400 / SPACE GEAR · 19,699 vehicles
Brake hose may fracture
The front left brake pipe may foul the power steering hose which can damage the brake pipe which may fail leading to loss of brake fluid.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles check pipe for damage if OK apply new securing clip. If damaged replace pipe with modified version.
Recalled models: SPACE RUNNER · 2,795 vehicles
Engine may overheat
Upper coolant hose may detach causing loss of coolant.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit new coolant hose and clamps.
Recalled models: SPACE WAGON · 257 vehicles
Air inlet intercooler mounts may crack
The mountings for the intercooler air inlet (bonnet air intake garnish) is inappropriate and heat from the engine may cause mount deformation resulting in increased stress on the mounts. This condition could cause the mounts to crack and in a worst case scenario the bonnet air intake garnish could fall off potentially creating a traffic obstruction.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to fit new air intake garnish mountings.
Recalled models: SPACE RUNNER · 10 vehicles
Cracks may occur on the brake hose
There is a possibility that due to improper fixing position of the front brake hose excessive stress may occur to the hose when continually operated on the steering system. In the worst case cracks may occur on the brake hose which may result in a leak and a reduction in brake force.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to fit modified brake hoses and brackets
Recalled models: SPACE WAGON · 4,955 vehicles
Possible incorrect wiring of airbag
There is a possibility that the right hand airbag sensor is programmed with the wrong sensing direction software. This might cause the right hand side airbag not to deploy in case of collision to the right hand side.
Fix: All recalled vehicles will have the right hand side impact sensor replaced with the latest version.
Recalled models: SPACE STAR · 325 vehicles
Possible cracking of fuel tank and check valve.
There is a possibility that the fuel tank upper panel may suffer from fatigue failure due to repeated stress caused by the fuel tank breathing. In addition the Spacerunners will be checked for cracks on the check valve due to interference with the cross member.
Fix: If any cracks are apparent the fuel tank will be replaced if no crack is visible a reinforcement plate will be fitted the check valve will be re-located.
Recalled models: SPACE RUNNER · 2,850 vehicles
Braking efficiency may be reduced
The nipple for the brake booster vacuum hose may become choked due to adhesion and accumulation of combustion products from the engine. This may cause in the worst case reduced braking efficiency after operating the brake pedal several times in a short period.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles to relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products.
Recalled models: SPACE WAGON · 1,878 vehicles
Checking a Mitsubishi Space Star 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.