6A13 2.5 V6 vs 4B12

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4B12 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+4 points over 6A13 2.5 V6
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 6A13 2.5 V6 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4B12 Mitsubishi

Specifications

6A13 2.5 V6
4B12
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
68
72
Years
1996--2004
2007--2020
Displacement
2498 cc
2360 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
163--200 hp
168--170 hp
Known Issues
2
1
Total Risk Cost
€600--€1,300
€400--€800

Character

6A13 2.5 V6

"Galant/Legnum/Sigma. NA (163hp) and twin-turbo (200hp). Timing belt. Cam seal leaks. Intake manifold gasket. NA version reliable. Twin-turbo rare in Europe and complex. Decent old V6."

4B12

"Outlander/ASX 2.4. Bigger bore 4B11. Adequate SUV power. Chain-driven. No major issues known."

Issues Comparison

6A13 2.5 V6 2

▲ HIGH
Timing belt V6 (interference) €400--€800 60,000 km--90,000 km
● MODERATE
Cam seal / intake manifold gasket leaks €200--€500 80,000 km--150,000 km

4B12 1

○ MINOR
Timing chain €400--€800 150,000 km--∞

Models

6A13 2.5 V6 1

Galant EA 1997--2004

4B12 3

Galant EA 1997--2004 Outlander GF/GG 2013--2021 Outlander 2.4 MIVEC GF 2012--2021 SUV
Full 6A13 2.5 V6 Report Full 4B12 Report