Mitsubishi Repair Costs
24 repair prices for Mitsubishi in Australia (AUD)
| Repair | Total |
|---|---|
| Wheel Alignment | $74-$147 |
| Spark Plug Replacement | $92-$276 |
| Rear Brake Pad Replacement | $119-$345 |
| Air Conditioning Regas | $120-$250 |
| Tyre Replacement (per tyre) | $120-$300 |
| Car Battery Replacement | $138-$368 |
| Engine Oil & Filter Change | $138-$276 |
| Transmission Fluid Change | $138-$368 |
| rear-brake-pad-replacement | $150-$500 |
| Front Brake Pad Replacement | $184-$460 |
| Windscreen Replacement | $184-$552 |
| front-brake-pad-replacement | $200-$500 |
| Shock Absorber Replacement | $276-$644 |
| Water Pump Replacement | $276-$662 |
| Radiator Replacement | $276-$828 |
| Rear Brake Pads & Rotors | $299-$483 |
| Alternator Replacement | $368-$828 |
| Strut Replacement (per strut) | $368-$736 |
| Front Brake Pads & Rotors | $460-$644 |
| Timing Belt Replacement | $552-$1104 |
| Clutch Replacement | $736-$1380 |
| Timing Chain Replacement | $1380-$2760 |
| Head Gasket Replacement | $1656-$2576 |
| CVT Transmission Repair | $1840-$4600 |
Mechanic's Verdict: Mitsubishi
The 10-year warranty is Australia's strongest shield, but the price is a decade of dealer lock-in. Outlander and Triton are mechanically sound — avoid older CVTs and cars with chassis cracks.
Rating: cost-to-own after 100,000 km, Australia independent-shop pricing.
Mitsubishi ownership & common problems
What is Mitsubishi's warranty in Australia?
10 years / 200,000 km under "Diamond Advantage" from 1 October 2020 (ACCC-approved). Condition: annual service at an authorised Mitsubishi dealer, otherwise it reverts to 5 years / 100,000 km. Includes 4 years roadside and 5 years corrosion cover.
How much does Mitsubishi service cost?
10-year capped-price servicing up to 150,000 km (note: the service-cap distance is shorter than the warranty distance). 12-month / 15,000 km intervals (diesel 20,000 km to confirm). Triton diesel parts (turbo, DPF, injectors) cost more than petrol; Outlander PHEV battery and electronics are the premium items.
What are the most common Mitsubishi repairs?
Outlander CVT shudder and hesitation under light throttle is the most common drivability complaint; the PHEV has 12V auxiliary battery discharge causing no-start. Older Triton MQ/MN (2015-2023) has chassis cracking behind the cab (load/off-road use) and intake-manifold carbon. The all-new 2024 Triton 2.4L bi-turbo diesel has limited long-term data but more electrical/sensor niggles than mechanical ones.
What Our Data Reveals About Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi occupies a unique position in our dataset: 0.93x Toyota — meaning it is one of the few brands that is actually CHEAPER to repair than the benchmark. This is not because the parts are inferior; it is because Mitsubishi engines (particularly the 2.4L MIVEC and 3.0L V6 used in the ASX, Outlander and Triton) have been in production for so long that aftermarket parts are abundant and every mechanic knows them inside out. The Triton ute in particular is a workshop favourite: straightforward engine access, common parts, predictable labour times. The one area where Mitsubishi exceeds expectations is the Pajero Sport's 8-speed automatic, which requires specialist diagnostic equipment that general workshops may not have. Our advice: for a Mitsubishi, your independent workshop is almost always the better choice — the dealer premium averages 65% for identical work.
Data Insight: Mitsubishi Repair Costs
Based on our 672-estimate dataset, Mitsubishi repairs average 661 AUD per job across 24 repair types. This positions Mitsubishi at 0.93x the Toyota benchmark — cheaper than average, making it a strong choice for budget-conscious owners.
When comparing quotes for Mitsubishi repairs, always request an itemised breakdown separating parts from labour. Our data shows workshop-to-workshop variance for the same Mitsubishi job can exceed 40% in the same city, primarily driven by labour rate differences between dealers ($150-$210/hr) and independent specialists ($95-$130/hr).
— Bo Qi, automotive data engineer. How we calculate.