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Used Mitsubishi Pajero IV: the buying guide

SUV · 2006–2018 · Diesel, Petrol

✓ 15 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Buy with care
Reliability
3.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€521/month
Indicative prices
€20,990 – €24,990

3 known faults

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Mitsubishi Pajero IV, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Buy with care

A true 4x4 with permanent four-wheel drive, sold in France until October 2018 (L'argus attributes the withdrawal to the environmental bonus-malus tax). The 3.2 DI-D is reputed to be robust but has documented points to watch: timing chain and guides, EGR clogging, and injection. A full service history and a check of the timing chain are essential before buying.

Reliability
3.5/5
Indicative prices
€20,990 – €24,990
Monthly cost
€521
Euro NCAP
Rating not found

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 3.2 DI-D 200 FAP, 3.2 DI-D 190 automatique.

  • 3.2 DI-D 200 FAP

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Manual · 200 hp · 8.1 L/100 km · Crit'Air 3

    200 hp 3.2 diesel with particulate filter, 5-door, sold from November 2014 to June 2015 according to Auto-Sélection.

  • 3.2 DI-D 190 automatique

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Automatic · 190 hp · 238 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3

    190 hp 3.2 diesel, automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive, produced from 2014 to 2018 (Autotijd). 238 g/km of CO2 according to L'argus.

  • 3.8 V6 MIVEC

    Petrol · Automatic · 248 hp · Crit'Air 2

    248 hp V6 petrol, 5-speed automatic gearbox, permanent 4x4 (Encycarpedia, 2007 model).

Market prices

€20,990 – €24,990

Indicative range: 2007 to 2013, yearly medians of 6 online listings collected by AutoUncle (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

Timing chain and guides on the 3.2 DI-D

Severity 3/3 · Serious

The 3.2 DI-D (4M41) is driven by a chain; specialist sources describe wear or breakage of the chain guide, which can cause the chain to jump or snap, with possible engine damage. A persistent rattle should be checked.

Versions
3.2 DI-D 200 FAP, 3.2 DI-D 190 automatique
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Injection faults (common rail, injectors)

Severity 2/3 · Costly

Autodoc cites common faults in the 3.2 DI-D injection system, typically between 120,000 and 180,000 km, with loss of power and black smoke. Another guide mentions injector sealing, with a risk of diesel getting into the engine oil.

Versions
3.2 DI-D 200 FAP, 3.2 DI-D 190 automatique
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

Clogged EGR valve and intake

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

Pajero 3.2 DI-D owners report intermittent loss of power and clogging of the EGR valve and intake; in one case, replacement of the EGR valve was required.

Versions
3.2 DI-D 200 FAP, 3.2 DI-D 190 automatique
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Mitsubishi Pajero”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€219
Insurance€57
Maintenance€26
Depreciation€219
Total per month€521

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Maintenance: published servicing price plus an estimated allowance for tyres and brakes.
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (diesel)€219

3.2 DI-D 200 FAP version: combined consumption of 8.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

8.1 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €219

Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.

Consumption: technical data for the version (sources at the bottom of the guide).

Insurance€57

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€26

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€219

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • Have the timing chain, its guides and the tensioner checked; listen for any rattle when cold and when warm.
  • Check the exhaust for smoke and for jerking on acceleration (injection, EGR).
  • Ask for the history of oil changes and diesel filter replacements.
  • Test the automatic gearbox: gear changes should be smooth, without jerks.
  • Check the operation of the four-wheel drive modes and the differential lock.
  • Check the actual number of seats (5 or 7) and the registration document: some versions were sold as 2-seaters for commercial use.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Have the timing chain and its guides been checked or replaced, and at what mileage?
  • Has any work been done on the EGR or the injection?
  • Is the vehicle registered as 5/7 seats or as 2 seats (commercial vehicle)?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

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Land Rover Discovery

IV (L319) · 2009–2016

Buy with care
Price
€12,700 – €24,000
Reliability
3.5/5
Fuel types
Diesel

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Mitsubishi Outlander

III · 2012–2021

Good choice, check first
Price
€9,300 – €18,000
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Mitsubishi Pajero IV (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Until when was the Pajero sold in France?

Until October 2018 according to L'argus, which attributes the discontinuation to the environmental bonus-malus tax that applied to the 190 hp 3.2 DI-D.

What is the boot capacity of the 5-door Pajero?

From 215 to 1,789 litres for the 7-seat 5-door 3.2 DI-D (Encycarpedia).

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