Mitsubishi Pajero second generation

Mitsubishi Pajero second generation
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The Mitsubishi Pajero second generation (1991–1999): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States.

Model codes: V20, V40 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,140–4,879 mm
Width1,775–1,829 mm
Height1,801–1,946 mm
Wheelbase2,420–2,750 mm
Performance
Torque174–373 Nm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

347 complaints for model years 1992–1999. 29 crashes · 6 fires · 49 injuries · 4 deaths

  • Engine 88
  • Brakes 41
  • Suspension 32

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 8 versions of the Mitsubishi Pajero second generation

United States 8 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998–2000SOHC · SOHC, CLKUP · SOHC, CMODE CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1998–2000SOHC · SOHC, CLKUP · SOHC, CMODE CLKUP3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1992–1997(FFS) · V6-SOHC (FFS) · V6-SOHC-4 (FFS), 2MODE and 2 more trims3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1997SOHC-4 (FFS)3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1997SOHC-4 (FFS)3.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1996V6-DOHC (FFS), 2MODE3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1994–1995(V6-DOHC) (FFS), 2MODE · V6-DOHC (FFS), 2MODE3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1991(FFS)3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.