“Do you have the same one, but with mother-of-pearl buttons?” A well-known phrase fits perfectly with our today's material: in the mid-2000s, many clients dealer centers Mitsubishi, looking at the Outlander, dreamed of the same, but a little more modest in size and cheaper. Get - Mitsubishi ASX.

When choosing between two cars that are similar in price, men have always preferred the one that is more powerful and bigger. But women ... As it turned out, many of them, on the contrary, want to ride compact models, and the number of “horses” in this case fades into the background. The first to prove this was the Nissan Quashqai, which became in short supply immediately after its debut. Not surprisingly, such success prompted other automakers to rush after the sassy ladies' favorite. But developing a new platform, bringing it to perfection is a long and expensive process. Mitsubishi took a different path: they shortened the existing Outlander XL, tweaked the design a little and rolled out a model called ASX to the people. It turned out quickly and cheaply.

For every taste

In the basic version, the car was equipped with a 1.6-liter engine and a manual transmission. Drive in order to save - of course, only the front. Such unpretentious ASXs were in good demand among those who, in principle, considered compact cars as a candidate. Girls, in our country, who traditionally do not like to toggle the gearshift lever, increasingly settled on a 1.8-liter modification with a CVT. Finally, many still single potential buyers of mid-size crossovers were not averse to saving one and a half to two hundred thousand rubles and driving a “dried Outlander” with a 2.0 liter engine, a CVT and all-wheel drive. This is how skillfully the novelty has gained an audience among various categories of people.

However, it soon became clear that length and design weren't the only differences between the ASX and the Outlander. The “younger brother” lost to the “older” in almost all disciplines: in dynamics, handling, brake pedal adequacy ... Perhaps the only thing he turned out to be better in was smoothness. Unlike the hard “Out”, ASX is much more careful with passengers. True, as long as there are few of them in the cabin. When fully loaded, even small bumps are fraught with breakdowns of the rear suspension. However, most of its owners drive alone, so they are not aware of it.

In terms of cross-country ability, the ASX is far from ideal. Of course, shortened overhangs and a clearance of 195 mm help him gallop briskly through gullies, but as soon as he stops or seriously loses speed, the crossover quickly turns into “real estate”. And pulling him out of captivity is not so easy: the eye hanging under the front bumper, as a rule, turns out to be in the dirt itself. Long attempts to cope with off-road on your own will most likely cause the clutch to overheat. Nothing terrible will happen - the car itself will "ask for mercy" by turning on the corresponding indicator. By the way, the variator can also overheat - including when driving too actively in manual mode, even on asphalt.

Correct aggregate

ASX borrowed from Outlander not only the platform (strictly speaking, not even from Outlander, but from LancerX) - the aggregate base, the suspension is almost the same. This explains the complete absence of "childhood diseases" inherent in any new model. All three engines are by no means new - borrowed from other Mitsubishi models. There are no problems with them, you don’t even need to worry about replacing the timing belt - all motors are chain driven.

Gearboxes can also hardly be called problematic: mechanical seals sometimes leak, and at high mileage, bearings begin to buzz, but this is not widespread. The variator does not require intervention even on the first copies of the model, provided that the owner of the car was careful. If you too often see a message about overheating of the variator, then you are “lucky” to buy an already thoroughly “tortured” car.

The picture with used Mitsubishi ASX is typical for any non-new crossover: if the previous owner operated the car carefully, most likely there will be no major problems. For the same specimens that actively traveled off-road, the front and rear suspension, moreover, the variator often overheats and asks for a “temporary rest” when driving fast in manual mode. For five years of working with a compact SUV, I don’t remember a case that could be attributed to the typical “sores” of a car. The Outlander's proven chassis and power base have endowed the ASX with exemplary reliability.

Owner's opinion

Dmitry Popov, Mitsubishi ASX (1.6 L) 2010

Choosing a car was not easy for me. “Koreans” swept aside immediately, Nissan Qashqai, as they say, “didn’t catch” ... I liked the Mitsubishi Outlander XL, but it seemed too big. Then I just read about the release of ASX and immediately ordered a car. I'm sure I didn't miscalculate. ASX has never let me down: for three years of ownership at the service station, I applied only when carrying out MOT. And this is a big plus - the nearest dealer is 300 km from me. Of course, ASX also has its drawbacks: poor paintwork, insufficient sound insulation. But these are, unfortunately, the general trends of the modern automotive industry. From the extensive experience of communicating with ASX owners, I also know about claims to the suspension, EUR settings, warranty replacement of shock absorbers on runs of 40-50 thousand km. Quite a few useful information I will underline l on the Mitsubishi ASX owners forum, where there are many solutions for self-improvement of a car at minimal cost.

Mitsubishi ASX/RVR

Description Mitsubishi ACX

The Mitsubishi ASX (RVR in Japan and Canada or Outlander Sport in the US and Indonesia) is a compact urban crossover that has been in production since 2010. Until 2002, it was a small minivan, produced under the name RVR or Space Runner. Today, the ASX is the entry-level model in Mitsubishi's off-road lineup and occupies a position under the Mitsubishi Outlander.
Among the ACX competitors there are cars such as Kia Sportage, Nissan Juke / Qashqai, Opel Mokka, Renault Duster, Hyundai ix35 / Creta, Skoda Yeti, Honda HR-V and other similar SUVs.

Mitsubishi ACX engines are pretty standard for this class: 1.6 4A92, 1.8 4B10, 1.8 4J10, 2.0 4B11 and the largest 2.4-liter 4B12. In nature, there is a diesel ACX with 4N13 and 4N14 engines, as well as with the Peugeot DV6.

As for the RVR engines of past generations, here are typical for those times 4G93, 4G64 and turbocharged 4G63T. For these cars, a diesel 4D68 with a displacement of 2.0 liters was offered.

Do you want to learn something new about Mitsubishi ACX engines? Then choose the model you are interested in from the list below. There are all the important specifications, there is a list of the main problems and malfunctions, as well as the reasons for their occurrence. You will learn how to increase the power of your engine, what kind of oil to pour and how often you need to change it, what is the resource of the engine and much more.

Model Mitsubishi ASX/RVR/Space Runner:

3rd generation (2010 - present)
Mitsubishi ASX / RVR (117 hp) - 1.6 l.
Mitsubishi ASX / RVR (139 hp) - 1.8 l.
Mitsubishi ASX / RVR (143 hp) - 1.8 l.

If the sedan Lancer evolution or his relative Pajero Evolution could be forgiven for whims in the form increased consumption oil and fuel or too stiff suspension, then the ASX crossover is a car from a completely different opera. This massive crossover should be a 100% everyday car, practical, comfortable and reliable. However, not only the trouble-freeness of the car is important, but also how the manufacturer itself reacts to "jambs" that pop up during operation. As it turned out, the owners ASX crossover there is something to complain about, and the Russian representation of Mitsubishi - what to answer on the merits.

Suspension problems

Pretty quickly, ASX owners began to pay attention to extraneous sounds from the suspension when driving over bumps. Moreover, driving comfort did not suffer, but acoustic - very much so. Not pleasant when your car is only 2,500 kilometers old. As it turned out, dirt played a significant role here. Russian roads, or rather, the unpreparedness for them of the ASX crossover of early releases. "Shock absorber damage in many cases was due to abrasive (for example, sand) getting on the shock absorber rod, and, as a result, damage to the rod seal, followed by oil leakage. In most cases, road chemicals and sand are to blame (this applies not only to ASX, but and a large number of other cars of different brands, because. principle design the stabilizer is the same for everyone). The manufacturer has improved shock absorber protection through the use of new anthers front shock absorber. The changes have been implemented since February 2014. The new boot has a different shape, it better protects the shock absorber rod and oil seal from abrasive material from the road. There is a recommendation to install new anthers in case of failure and subsequent replacement of shock absorbers, these works can be performed under warranty in the event of a warranty replacement of shock absorbers or offered for replacement on a paid basis in other cases of shock absorber replacement.

It is worth noting that the experience of the owners confirms the diagnosis of the officials. "... as I understand it, almost everyone has it [creaking]. Someone wrote that he went to the OD, he was washed or cleaned, and everything went away," a user with the nickname Beavis writes on the club forum mitsubishi-asx.net. " Mitsubishi suspension loves cleanliness, and we are more often unclean on the roads - the suspension is unhappy, you know, it starts to grunt," user Volodya agrees with him from the same forum.

Warped side windows and a problem with seals

Two problems immediately hid in the doors of the crossover and can be taken aback almost in the first thousand kilometers. When lowering, one end of the glass begins to “lag behind” the other, and sometimes, having raised the glass back, the owner was surprised to find a serious gap. Or, to his misfortune, he did not find out, as a result of which the car had every chance to wash itself from the inside in case of rain, or even become an easy victim of cunning thieves. Meanwhile, the cause of this sore is trifling. As the owners found out and later confirmed at the dealership, the problem was hidden in poorly tightened window lifter mounting bolts.

The company acknowledged the problem, although they noted that the treatment of such a malfunction was one-time. "As a rule, work is carried out under warranty, because the client has time to notice the glass skew within the warranty period of 3 years. If the bolts are poorly tightened during body repair after an accident, then this is another matter, there is no fault of the plant here. The work is carried out under the guarantee of the service that carried out the repair," the representative office commented, adding that later an additional measure was introduced at the ASX production to identify this "jamb" - additional control of the tightening torque of the window lifter mounting bolts.

The second problem is no longer associated with the glasses themselves, but with the rubber seals that these glasses border. "In general, here's what an unpleasant thing happened: the driver's side glass bit the rubber seal closer to the top right corner. I did not immediately pay attention to this ... Now the rubber has lost its original shape and does not fit into place, "complains the owner of ASX with the nickname Qpaloff on the mitsubishi-asx.net form. "The same situation with the seal. I was pleased that there is a case of replacement under warranty, so with TO-1 I will pay attention to OD. Watched on other machines 2013 model year, I noticed the same problems on two more! ”, BoorMan’s teammate confirms his words. Despite the fact that ASX owners often complain about low-quality seals, Mitsubishi notes only one-time requests and they don’t see a systemic nature of this problem. Nevertheless , there will be no problems with the warranty replacement of the seal.

"Seals are replaced by dealers on the basis of a customer's complaint, including free of charge for the owner. The seal must be damaged or deformed. A normal serviceable seal will not be replaced. The seal is replaced on a specific door where a problem is found. And it usually occurs in practice new cars and is removed under warranty," the Russian representative office states.

Engine problems

Mitsubishi ASX engine range on Russian market represented by three petrol units: 1.6-liter 117 hp, 1.8-liter 140 hp and 2-liter 150-horsepower. And if there seems to be no systematic complaints about the most powerful motor, then a couple of the youngest periodically suffer from some chronic ailments. So, a 1.6-liter unit can scare owners with detonation and floating speed, and it is also very picky about the quality of the fuel being poured. As for the more powerful 1.8-liter version, an increased noise was noticed behind it.

The sensitivity of the 1.6-liter engine to fuel quality for many owners manifested itself quite simply: the car simply did not want to start the first time. "Several people have already complained about this problem on the forum. It has been suggested that this is due to gasoline fumes. I also had the same situation on my car several times, but I only fill up at one gas station and no other fuel-related symptoms (we read detonation), I do not observe. On my car, there were problems with starting both on a cold and on a hot engine. " - writes the Mitsubishi-asx.net community moderator under the nickname VS. "The manufacturer has taken countermeasures for detonation in production since the 2012 model year. For vehicles in operation, reprogramming can be performed. The procedure is based on a complaint from the owner. There is no separate service campaign, because fuel is different in different regions. Sensitivity to fuel quality is due to the high compression ratio, which in turn allows you to achieve good power performance combined with economy. As a rule, reprogramming is carried out during the warranty period and free of charge, because owner complaints arise at the beginning of operation, respectively, during the warranty period." - assured the Russian office of Mitsubishi.

"Some kind of whistle is heard when cold," some owners of 1.8-liter ASX complain. “Something is whistling on a warm engine,” others mislead the diagnosis. Particularly impressionable and creative ASX owners gave out very unusual comparisons - for example, some complained that their favorite car grunted or croaked at them. The statistics of runs violate the consistency of the sore even more - for some, a strange whistle appeared at a run of 25-30 thousand km, for someone - already in the region of 100 thousand. One thing united all the "whistling" cars: they were all produced before 2014 , and this, as it turned out, is no coincidence.

"It's probably the noise from drive belt. To reduce noise, the manufacturer has used an overrunning alternator in the pulley since the 2014 model year. Dealers change alternators to modified ones, based on a customer's complaint, including under warranty," the dealership said.

Spontaneous opening of the trunk

A lot of owners "got" to replace the button for opening the tailgate. Replacement, fortunately, was carried out under warranty, and the problem was the poor tightness of the button - it died under the influence of moisture and road reagents, the contacts oxidized, and the lock began to live its own life. "... the panel began to display information that the trunk is either closed or open ... moreover, in time with the characteristic buzzing. I stopped, opened the trunk - the buzzing comes from the lock. Closed - the buzzing stopped. I went - it buzzes again ... I started parking at the house - in addition to the buzzing, a squeak was added ...", - such a description from the user AI-RAM (mitsubishi-asx.net) is typical for this malfunction. However, the Mitsubishi representative assured that they were aware of the problem and were actively investigating it.

Of course, the owners of classmates-competitors can gloat and be completely sure that they definitely made the right choice and bought the most reliable and trouble-free car. But perfect cars does not exist, and the fact that your favorite model has not yet appeared in this section means only one thing: we just haven’t got to it yet.

Cars produced by the largest Japanese company Mitsubishi are quite popular in Russia. And this is not surprising, their price-quality ratio is optimal, and the technical characteristics are excellent. An excellent confirmation of this is the car Mitsubishi ASX. Stylish, comfortable, small-sized crossover is appreciated by many domestic drivers. The car is suitable for both the fair sex and families.

Mitsubishi ASX 1st generation was produced from 2010 to 2012, so today it can only be purchased used. The car has a spectacular appearance, a trapezoidal grille is installed on the bumper. The top of the roof is slightly sloping, which has a positive effect on aerodynamics and gives a sporty style to the body. Set new version front optics. The illumination angle of xenon headlights reaches 160 degrees.

It is presented in several trim levels, equipped with different gasoline engines:

• Volume 1.6 l, power 117 Horse power, mechanical transmission, front-wheel drive;
• Volume 1.8 l, 140 horsepower, CVT, front-wheel drive;
• Volume 2.0 l, power 150 horsepower, manual transmission or CVT, all-wheel drive.

Cars with a 1.8-liter turbodiesel engine and 150 horsepower are extremely rare. Since they are not officially sold on the territory of our country.

Weaknesses of Mitsubishi ASS-X since 2010

• Body;
• Salon;
• Engine;
• Transmission;
• Suspension.

The body is the weak point of the car. Paintwork not of high quality, so it is easily scratched. After a few years of operation, chips appear on it. The seam of the trunk lid quickly rusts. You can fix the defect under warranty free of charge.

Condensation in taillights and fog lights- Another nuisance faced by Mitsubishi Ax drivers. It's hard to deal with this, but it's possible. Much worse when the glass of the fog lights burst. This is due to the fact that the material is very fragile and does not withstand sudden changes in temperature.

The plastic in the cabin is not of high quality, so it creaks over time. It is almost impossible to eliminate an unpleasant sound, and many owners get used to it, do not pay attention.

Condensation collects between the roof and upholstery. A symptom of this problem is a drop on the ceiling light. It is not difficult to eliminate it, heat-insulating material that must be glued inside the roof will help. This procedure is troublesome, but it is not expensive.

Among all the cars offered on the domestic market, the most reliable engine is considered power unit volume of 2.0 liters and a capacity of 150 horsepower. If you perform the necessary maintenance procedures in a timely manner, then problems are unlikely to arise throughout the entire period of operation.

A 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 117 horsepower will bring a lot of trouble to its owners. Some of them won't start the first time. The manufacturer is working on this problem, but has not yet eliminated it. Detonation appears at medium speeds. The new firmware of the ECU of the power unit helped to get rid of it. Resource fuel filter is 70 thousand km, after which it is necessary to install a new one.

Complaints about the engine with a volume of 1.8 liters is less, but still there. The main drawback is the appearance of an unpleasant sound in the form of rattling. It creates a vibrating drive belt tensioner. You can solve the problem yourself. To do this, you need to purchase a belt bigger size than set by the manufacturer. It is laid out a little differently.

With a run of 60 thousand km, the belt rollers fail attachments. They wear out and need to be replaced. Otherwise, the belt will come off.

The sore of the 2.0 liter engine is uneven work on Idling. This happens when throttle valve clogged. During operation, a subsidence of the graphite ring of the exhaust pipe is observed. A sign of a malfunction is a hum while the engine is running.

A manual transmission rarely fails. But the variator is not reliable. It is characterized by frequent malfunctions that occur due to the fault of car owners. Improper operation and maintenance lead to numerous breakdowns. So, in extreme heat at high speed, the oil overheats in it. The corresponding light located on the instrument panel will help you find out about this. In this case, it is necessary to stop the machine and wait until the lubricant temperature returns to normal.

manufacturer recommends changing the oil in the variator every 70 thousand kilometers. At the same time, install new filters. But in practice, it is impossible to wait this period, it is necessary to fill in new consumables already at 30 thousand km. Since the lubricant loses its useful properties and becomes unusable.

Suspension is one of the most vulnerabilities cars. It is difficult to tolerate the bumps of domestic roads. The stabilizer bushings are the first to fail. This happens already with a run of 40-50 thousand km. After 15-20 thousand km, the front shock absorbers begin to leak. Other consumables may last longer. Racks - 140 thousand km or more, ball bearings of the front levers - 180 thousand km. The cost of parts is low, so repairs will be inexpensive.

The main disadvantages of Mitsubishi ASX 1st generation

1. Poor sound insulation;
2. Rear shock absorbers are weak;
3. There is no all-wheel drive model in Russia;
4. Rigid suspension;
5. Central locking console;
6. Poor quality paint finish.

Conclusion.

Mitsubishi ASX is not whimsical in maintenance and economical in fuel consumption. Problems in the process of its operation arise, but minor. Most of them can be avoided if the car is serviced in a timely manner. Repair costs are low. This for many drivers becomes a decisive factor when choosing a car. Used options are no less in demand than new ones.

Good afternoon. In today's article, typical weak spots Mitsubishi ACX and operational problems. Traditionally for our site, the article is supplemented with excellent photo and video materials.

Competition among compact crossovers is now fierce. Almost every car manufacturer considers it his duty to offer buyers a compact light off-road conqueror. Mitsubishi was no exception, which in 2010 introduced to the European market Mitsubishi crossover ASX. And among the competitors, the Japanese "SUV" is not lost. A year later, on the streets of our cities, ASX began to come across with enviable regularity, and now compact crossover quite common in the used car market. And there, he is also not deprived of attention from potential buyers. But will the operation of a used Mitsubishi ASX be joyful and serene?

The body is the weak point of the Mitsubishi ACX.

Almost all paintwork modern cars is a favorite object of criticism from motorists. was no exception and japanese crossover. After a couple of years of operation on Mitsubishi body ASX appears quite a large number of small chips and scratches. The Japanese crossover has not bypassed another problem of modern cars - the appearance of condensate in the rear lights and foglights. But if you can still put up with this, then it is much more difficult to put up with the bursting glass of fog lights. Keeping them safe and sound, however, is not so difficult. To do this, try not to expose the delicate glass of the foglights to sudden changes in temperature. So it’s better not to get carried away with forcing deep puddles at full speed on the Mitsubishi ASX.

Salon - cheap and cheerful.

Cabin plastic in the ASX is not too expensive, so it's not surprising that it starts to squeak a little over time. Most crossover owners get used to the creak and simply stop paying attention to it. But getting used to the drop from the ceiling lamp will not work. The problem will have to be solved. Condensation that forms between the roof and its upholstery can be eliminated by gluing the inner surface of the roof with special heat-insulating materials. It won't be very expensive, but it will take some getting used to.

Engine range - which is better to choose?

For the Mitsubishi ASX sold on our market, three gasoline engines were offered, each of which has a timing chain drive. At the moment, the owners of the Japanese crossover have the least complaints about the most powerful two-liter engine with a capacity of 150 horsepower. With timely maintenance, he will not remind himself at all.

But the most weak engine, which, with a volume of 1.6 liters, develops 117 horsepower, can cause minor problems from time to time. Some Mitsubishi ASX owners with this power unit have already complained that they are not always able to start the car the first time. But since the problem has not become systemic over the years of crossover production, the Japanese are not yet thinking about solving it. But with detonation, which sometimes occurs at medium speeds on cars with a 1.6-liter engine, dealers and Mitsubishi itself tried to fight. They released a new firmware for the engine ECU, which partially solved the problem. Although individual owners still note that sometimes detonation appears again.

To 140-strong gasoline engine with a volume of 1.8 liters, there are fewer claims. Only on restyled versions of the crossover, and they began to be produced in 2012, this power unit sometimes frightened the owners of the Japanese crossover with the appearance of extraneous rattling sounds. And if first official dealers blamed the resonating crankcase protection for everything, then it turned out that the source extraneous sounds is the vibrating drive belt tensioner.

transmission problems.

Very reliable mechanical box shifting gears on a Mitsubishi ASX is relatively rare. Most of the cars that have already managed to prove themselves well on the older Outlander models. Only isolated cases are known premature exit variator out of order. And in this case, we can say with confidence that the blame for this lies entirely with the owners of the ill-fated cars.

The suspension is another weak spot.

So if the Mitsubishi ASX has a weak point, then its suspension is definitely one. Not only was it not set up in the best way on pre-styling crossovers (on cars that were released after 2012, the settings were changed for the better), but also from the point of view of reliability, it is far from ideal. The stabilizer bushings on the Mitsubishi ASX can withstand only 35-40 thousand kilometers, after another 10-15 thousand kilometers the crossover can upset with leaking front shock absorbers. The rest of the "consumables" can withstand more. And their cost is quite acceptable, so the suspension of the "Japanese" will not require any special costs.

Conclusion.

Of course, Mitsubishi ASX owners are not immune from small troubles, but the Japanese crossover will not cause big troubles. In terms of reliability, it looks much more preferable than most of its competitors. No wonder even used Mitsubishi ASX find their new owners quickly enough.

That's all for me today, if you want to supplement the article about the weaknesses of the Mitsubishi ACX - write comments.