Reliability GuideCommon Problems with the
Common Problems with the
2019 Mitsubishi ASX
Substantial final UK facelift introduces a rugged bluff front with full-LED lights, an 8-inch SDA infotainment system, and a single naturally aspirated 2.0 MIVEC petrol engine offered with manual or CVT.
What changed for 2019
- •Extensive exterior restyle with prominent squared-off LED headlights, new bonnet, and chunkier rear skid plate
- •All diesel options dropped in favour of a 148bhp 2.0-litre 4J11 MIVEC naturally aspirated petrol engine
- •INVECS-III CVT automatic with six-step sport mode and paddle shifters replaces conventional torque-converter auto
- •8-inch Smartphone link Display Audio (SDA) screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto fitted across the range
- •Streamlined UK trim walk into Dynamic and Exceed, with electronically controlled 4WD reserved for Exceed CVT
Common MOT watch-outs
- !Full-LED headlamp alignment out of specification or daytime running light module failure
- !Windscreen damage or chips obstructing camera view in the driver swept area for forward collision mitigation
- !Uneven tyre wear on larger 18-inch alloy wheels from speed cushion impacts
- !Rear brake caliper slider pins seizing from road grit and lack of grease
Buying Tips for 2019 Mitsubishi ASX
- Test CVT automatic behavior during low-speed crawling and brisk acceleration to check for smooth ratio changes without whining
- Verify full functionality of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on the 8-inch central touchscreen
- Check the bluff front bumper and bonnet lip for stone-chip damage and lacquer peel
- Confirm service history stamps, as Mitsubishi aftersales transitioned to International Motors dealer network from late 2021