How reliable is the Mitsubishi Asx?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Mitsubishi Asx passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Above average reliability
Based on 11,062 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 81.5%.
Mitsubishi Asx reliability by year
How the Mitsubishi Asx performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.3% | – |
| 2011 | 72.2% | – |
| 2012 | 74.3% | – |
| 2013 | 76.7% | – |
| 2014 | 76.4% | – |
| 2015 | 81.5% | – |
| 2016 | 84.8% | – |
| 2017 | 87.6% | 66,201 km |
| 2018 | 91.3% | 58,951 km |
| 2019 | 92% | 54,710 km |
| 2020 | 95% | 71,315 km |
| 2021 | 99.4% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Mitsubishi Asx as a model. The reliability of any individual Mitsubishi Asx also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mitsubishi Asx reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Mitsubishi Asx passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 82%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Mitsubishi Asx?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2% of inspections); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.9% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.4% of inspections); Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.2% of inspections); Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement (1.1% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Mitsubishi Asx?
For a typical Mitsubishi Asx, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 130,194 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Mitsubishi Asx before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.