OM639 1.5d vs 4B12

Side-by-side reliability comparison

Higher reliability score
4B12 ACCEPTABLE 72/100
+10 points over OM639 1.5d
0 / 100
CAUTION OM639 1.5d Mitsubishi
0 / 100
ACCEPTABLE 4B12 Mitsubishi

Specifications

OM639 1.5d
4B12
Brand
Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi
Verdict
CAUTION
ACCEPTABLE
Reliability
62
72
Years
2004--2012
2007--2020
Displacement
1493 cc
2360 cc
Layout
I3
I4
Type
Diesel
Petrol Na
Power
68--95 hp
168--170 hp
Known Issues
1
1
Total Risk Cost
€400--€1,000
€400--€800

Character

OM639 1.5d

"Colt VI. Smart/Mitsubishi joint diesel. 3-cylinder. DPF on higher output. Turbo failure on 95hp version. Swirl flap. Not widely understood by general mechanics."

4B12

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

Issues Comparison

OM639 1.5d 1

▲ HIGH
Turbo failure (95hp version) €400--€1,000 60,000 km--120,000 km

4B12 1

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

Models

OM639 1.5d 2

Colt Z30 2004--2012 Colt Z30 2004--2008

4B12 3

Galant EA 1997--2004 Outlander GF/GG 2013--2021 Outlander 2.4 MIVEC GF 2012--2021 SUV
Full OM639 1.5d Report Full 4B12 Report