Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2007–2018 Mitsubishi Shogun. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Rattle from the front of the engine on startup or at idle, sometimes getting worse over time.
Start the engine from cold and let it idle with the bonnet open if the seller allows it.
£1,500
Sluggish acceleration, black smoke, uneven running, or recurring engine-management faults after town use.
Accelerate from low revs in a higher gear once the engine is warm.
£900
Jerky take-up, delayed engagement into drive or reverse, flaring between gears, or a shudder at cruising speed.
From a standstill, move off gently, then repeat with a little more throttle once warm.
£2,500
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2007–2018 Mitsubishi Shogun, 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