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Mitsubishi Space Star II faults

2 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

2 known faults

1.0 MIVEC 71

  1. Start-stop recall: possible engine cut-out

    Manufacturer recall

    Voluntary recall of 2013-2018 Space Stars: a software setting in the engine control unit does not always detect the state of the battery; the engine can stop when idling and fail to restart if the battery is too weak (CCPC, kfz-betrieb). The fix is a software update at an approved repairer. Check that the update has been carried out.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MIVEC 71, 1.2 MIVEC 80 AS&G CVT
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 MIVEC 80 AS&G CVT

  1. Start-stop recall: possible engine cut-out

    Manufacturer recall

    Voluntary recall of 2013-2018 Space Stars: a software setting in the engine control unit does not always detect the state of the battery; the engine can stop when idling and fail to restart if the battery is too weak (CCPC, kfz-betrieb). The fix is a software update at an approved repairer. Check that the update has been carried out.

    Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

    Versions
    1.0 MIVEC 71, 1.2 MIVEC 80 AS&G CVT
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

  2. CVT gearbox: slipping and reported failures

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Owners report failures of the CVT gearbox; a Caradisiac review describes a gearbox that died at 45,000 km and was replaced for around 4,000 euros. La Revue Automobile cites cases of overheating and loss of performance, mostly before 2017, and Que Choisir notes a feeling of slipping. These are anecdotal sources: no failure statistics were found.

    Versions
    1.2 MIVEC 80 AS&G CVT, 1.2 MIVEC 71 CVT
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

1.2 MIVEC 71 CVT

  1. CVT gearbox: slipping and reported failures

    Severity 2/3 · Costly

    Owners report failures of the CVT gearbox; a Caradisiac review describes a gearbox that died at 45,000 km and was replaced for around 4,000 euros. La Revue Automobile cites cases of overheating and loss of performance, mostly before 2017, and Que Choisir notes a feeling of slipping. These are anecdotal sources: no failure statistics were found.

    Versions
    1.2 MIVEC 80 AS&G CVT, 1.2 MIVEC 71 CVT
    Onset
    not documented
    Repair
    not documented

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Read fault codes

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Parts and maintenance

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