6G72 vs 4B12

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4B12 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+2 points over 6G72
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 6G72 Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4B12 Mitsubishi

Specifications

6G72
4B12
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
ACCEPTABLE
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
70
72
Years
1990--2006
2007--2020
Displacement
2972 cc
2360 cc
Layout
V6
I4
Type
Petrol Na
Petrol Na
Power
178--220 hp
168--170 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€800
€400--€800

Character

6G72

"Pajero/3000GT. SOHC or DOHC. Timing belt. Twin-turbo 3000GT variant complex. NA version very reliable. Oil leaks. Head gasket on turbo variant. Long-lived with care."

4B12

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

Issues Comparison

6G72 1

▲ HIGH
Timing belt V6 €400--€800 60,000 km--90,000 km

4B12 1

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

Models

6G72 2

Pajero/Montero V80/V90 2006--2021 Pajero V80/V90 2006--2021

4B12 3

Galant EA 1997--2004 Outlander GF/GG 2013--2021 Outlander 2.4 MIVEC GF 2012--2021 SUV
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