Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2017 Mitsubishi ASX 2.3 Diesel Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
DPF or engine warning light, sluggish acceleration, higher fuel use, cooling fans running after shutdown, or the car refusing to rev freely.
Warm it fully, then drive at steady A-road or motorway speed for 10-15 minutes and include one firm acceleration.
£1,200
Whining under load, blue-grey smoke, weak acceleration, oil use between services, or oily pipework around the boost system.
Accelerate firmly once the engine is warm, then let it settle to idle after the drive.
£1,400
After a short stop on a warm engine, the dash wakes up but the engine does not crank properly, sometimes with only a click.
After a full drive, stop for a few minutes and restart it.
£450
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2017 Mitsubishi ASX 2.3 Diesel Automatic, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually