What goes wrong?

[Club Pajero]

Generally speaking the Pajero is very reliable but (as with any other car) problems can occur due to wear & tear or neglect.

Apparent bargains may be ten year plus, high mileage examples with little or no service history and trouble in store for a new owner.

Buyer beware then  - but of what exactly ?

Here are the most common problems, how to spot them, and how much to sort them.


Overheating The most common cause of serious problems - (strange in a vehicle designed for tropical and desert conditions) 

Low coolant level, blocked radiator, hose burst, or water pump failure can all send the engine temperature into the red.
If this is unchecked, the resulting heat build up is catastrophic and can lead to a blown head gasket and / or cracked cylinder head !
Likely cost will be