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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
Replaced exhaust pipes between catalytic converter and muffler - 2 small holes
45880 mi
Very poor mileage, was advised needed 2 software updates. One for idling and one for heater and lights dimming.
2914 mi
Reflash engine control module and transmission control module with new firmware to reduce hesitation during abrupt manuevers.
81500 mi
Replacement of rusted exhaust pipes.
6820 mi
Reflash of TCM and ECM to eliminate hesitation issue.
93620 mi
C $350
Repair leak in exhaust pipe
24800 mi
C $45
Heat shield on center pipe is rusted and comming apart. Loud clunking noise when engine idling. Mitsubishi wont repair under the warraty cause they say its too expensive (???)...Dealer fixed it with a 1.39$ garden hose clamp...real classy
48800 mi
cat converter bolt rusted, rattled shield and they replaced bolts all good
2232 mi
Car is not responding to gas pedal. Computer flash done.
53720 mi
The chip in one of the keys not working and won't program.Was told that it's not covered by warranty,don't really feel like paying more than 200$ for a new one,praying for the one that works to keep working.
77000 mi
US $99
Loud exhaust noise. Exhaust rusted through just behind catalytic converter. Taken to exhaust shop who cut and soldered a new pipe in. $160. (Previously quoted $1300 for replacement catalytic and pipe).
59000 mi
US $60
Exhaust leak. Muffler shop was able to repair the broken section. The remaining exhaust system was O.K.
85000 mi
US $1200
Exhaust system.
84695 mi
US $587
Replaced the entire exhaust system. Total parts & labor = ~$1,900
19840 mi
heat shield on exhaust pipe was rusted to be broken and get rattling.
14260 mi
Throttle lag. Supposedly fixed with computer update. Seems better, but not perfect. Haven't reported.
10000 mi
Cold start engine misfire for 1 minute followed by service engine light
50000 mi
US $120
Rear wheel sensor went out. Replaced under warranty.
135700 mi
catalytic converter was defective, and dealer replaced under warranty.
165000 mi
US $50
Took for oil change. Dealer told me of all the repairs that were going to be needed including tires. Not worth keeping so I traded in
110000 mi
US $850
Timing belt stretched and jumped a few teeth on the gears that drive it. Idler pulley for this belt was noisy due to bad bearing. Engine ran poorly. Dealer replaced belt, idler pulley, and water pump.
56200 mi
C $150
Rust on coolant line. Lost coolant. Replaced lower radiator hose.
46500 mi
Engine flooded with fuel. Reasons unknown. restarted by roadside assistance team
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