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10 February 2012
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2005 MITSUBISHI Shogun reviews
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Khaled Tillawi, Jordan
Mitsubishi Shogun 2005
Perhaps the best 4x4xfar. I have owned previously an almost new Range Rover. everyday I faced a breakdown, electrical, mechanical, wipers, power windows, center lock, pumps, gearbox, engine...etc. I wasted lots of money and time on the Range. I bought the Mitsubishi for 30% of the Range price, same year. Now this is the 6th year with the Mitsubishi and only oil change and normal maintenance. I fully recommend the Mitsubishi.
Submitted: 11/05/2011 14:22:56
John A, Northamptonshire
Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2 Diesel Field 2005
Bought a mint example in March 2011. 30000 miles full history. Irrespective of the background to the car I had the timing chain tensioner changed although garage reported that there was no fault and like wise the near side rear drive shaft (it is only the one that can suffer from the faulty circlip problem). No apparent issue but did as a precaution. The major failures reported on this forum tend to be related to these two potential problems and for a few hundred pounds, not a lot, prevention is better etc. I also took the advice to change auto transmission fluid and diff oils. I also checked with Mitsubishi direct to determine if all recalls had been done and got those up to date. Shoguns are off roaders and if used as such need proper care and preventative maintenance. They are not family hatchbacks that potter to the shops. So hopefully with proper care and servicing I can look forward to many miles with no major mechanical failures.
Submitted: 08/05/2011 18:54:09
James, Buckinghamshire
Mitsubishi Shogun 2005
Shogun the best 4x4 by far. A few tips. Make sure only genuine Mitsubishi filters are used. Change auto gearbox fluid every 30,000 as there is no filter. Change top timing chain guide every 30,000 do the tapets at the same time, make sure to only turn crank clockwise. Change coolant every 3 years. Use 4wd to keep it working. Try not to drive in 4 WD on dry roads unless towing otherwise transmission can wind /heat up. Don’t thrash it when it’s cold. Needs all terrain tyres to go well off road. Keep plenty of grease on 4wd actuator on front axle. Try to have the same depth of tread on all 4 tyres.
Submitted: 26/03/2011 22:35:33
David Rudd, Durham
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2005
Bought Shogun Sport in 2005 new, has 26,000 miles on clock and have just been told need new injector pump at cost of approx £1700 excl VAT, this is an absolute disgrace. My last Mitsubishi L200 encountered major engine problems, wont be buying Mitsubishi again unless they pay for new injector pump.
Submitted: 07/01/2011 21:17:03
Joe Hagan, England
Mitsubishi Shogun 3.2.d elegance 2005
Never owned a 4x4 before. I recently traded in my Audi S3 02 plate for a Volvo V50 sport 2.5 turbo d5 engine auto, it had 97 k on the clock and full dealer history. I had it 5 weeks, it was in garage 4 of them, what a crock of sh**e! Got my coin back and bought a Shogun 3.2.d elegance, 54 k, 1 owner, full history; feel like a millionaire, best motor ever. It’s fantastic inside, how can any nugget slag the leather interior? It’s better than the Recaro I had in the Audi. The sound system and sat nav is awesome. It’s good on fuel, love it! The Japanese know what they are doing.
Submitted: 16/08/2010 21:18:51
James Frost, Buckinghamshire
Mitsubishi Shogun Field 2005
I have 2005 Field and 2006 Elegance LWB autos. If you go off road ditch the road tyres and get some General Grabber AT2. I got stuck on a flat grass field with the road tyres. The traction control is amazing on these Shoguns I have pulled several 4WD pickups out of fields with it. I use the Field everday on road and off road and it is the most comfortable car I have ever been in. I have been in every 4 WD made except a Hummer and the Shogun is as good as the best. Having read the reviews on here I’m going to have a look at the timing chain. Also parts are really expensive, fog light £170, rear door handle £80 wife was rammed by a wheely bin. Also I have fitted an aluminium grill behind the bumper to match the other grills to keep the bugs/grass seeds out.
Submitted: 17/07/2010 21:04:52
Antony Dala, Cheshire
Mitsubishi Shogun equippe lwb 2005
After 75,000 miles and nearly four years towing many of those round the country as a horse transporter this has been 99.9% reliable. Only the alarm fob needed replacing after 3 1/2 years. OK, its a bit wallowy compared to the newest model but no sore back (which I am prone to) on 600mile round trips. Very short 1st gear is so good when towing. Off road my lwb is as good as my old swb Terrano (much more comfy though). Mud, rock crawling etc and ground clearance deceptively good though the tow bar, as with any car can catch at approach and departure points on the steeper inclines. 4x4 system works better than anything I have used off road. Only negative, a bit bland but nothing comes close at this price and pulls 3.3 tonnes. Show me another SUV (Pathfinder, most of the new pick ups, Kia etc) that can legally tow a fully laden Ifor Williams 505 or 510 horse trailer (except disco / defender) at just short of 2.9 tonnes and no road cars. Am about to buy my second Shogun in auto this time.
Submitted: 01/05/2009 15:32:30
Mike D Ambrosio, Yorkshire
Mitsubishi Shogun Field 2005
Not had a problem with gearbox but rear drive shaft popped from iol seal. It seems there’s stress on the circlip that holds in the seal and drive shaft with the consequence of loosing all the oil from the dif. causing damage to gears in the dif. any body out there had similar. My warranty ran out last year not got bill for repairs yet. Hoping Mitsubishi will see this as manufacturing fault and repair under warranty. Other than this, really love the beast best motor I’ve had.
Submitted: 05/02/2009 09:18:40
Mike Hedges, Hampshire
Mitsubishi Shogun 2005
I had the same problem with our Shogun Field, also a 05 and was told the same thing. I also had intermittent problem with oil warning light coming on and told ’no known problem like this’ and then got a recall notice to attend to problem!! I agree that after sales care is not that brilliant.
Submitted: 19/02/2008 12:40:20
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