New Mitsubishi Strada [ARCHIVED]

[wulf_geo]

sir Dadz may i inquire if there are any concerns/issues regarding excessive steering wheel vibration in thailand?

[downshifter]

dame pla prob strada....di ko inakala ganun. although squeaks at rear suspension pa lng naririnig ko, parang nakakakaba...yoko ng sakit ng ulo e.... tsk tsk tsk...

[dadz]

I'm supposed to change my front and rear shock but rancho shocks don't have an assembly for the front shock. The rear was replaced with rancho.


So far the ride was smooth again but a lil bit bouncy, i have to change my front shock soon


I have to change my tire to AT and change my front shock soon... I hope this will improve my ride maneuverability.

bro rancho rear shock is very good if i may give you a suggestion for your front you can use belstein but dont change you springs, medyo subok na yan combination na yan maganda siya comfort ride.

bro tancho_kuhako kung punta dito bro mo just tell me when and i can meet him and bring him sa mga store's my num is +66860166026 and +6629395349.

Bro wulf_geo as far as i know wala naman kaming ganyang problema sa steering mostly sa wam nag ECU but it's minor, sa suspension meron din iba kaso dito madali ang service since nandito na ang parts, sa squeek naman sa leaf suspension nilalagnyan lang nag sapi, but the triton dito we test it in a real off road kaya nakakapag taka kaka iba ang na feel namin sa mga na feel nag bro's natin diyan sa pinas.

bro downshiffter tibayan mo ang loob mo kaya mo yan.

[guy^]

puede sir guy...covered pa rin ng warranty yan, just bring your booklet with you

thank you sir thepatriarch...

[downshifter]

*dadz, thanks, hehe :D

sana na lang okay na yung nakuha ko na unit....pang harabas pa naman talaga ang function ng truck ko sa pang araw-araw.....

[boosted]

my uncle and bro purchased stradas a glx and gls sport. I asked them if they would recommend the strada since i am in the market for a new pickup and both of them answered with a resounding yes. they seem to be very happy with their units though my uncle did experience squeking leaf springs but it was easily rectified by the dealer using a silencer kit. therefore i am close to making up my mind - 3.2 strada gls sport -black. even the hilux had serious engine and brake issues. I also recall it had some high speed stability issues. so basically i guess it boils down to how the overall package of the vehicle is presented and in this case the strada package is the most compelling for me.

[ianmitsulancer]

my uncle and bro purchased stradas a glx and gls sport. I asked them if they would recommend the strada since i am in the market for a new pickup and both of them answered with a resounding yes. they seem to be very happy with their units though my uncle did experience squeking leaf springs but it was easily rectified by the dealer using a silencer kit. therefore i am close to making up my mind - 3.2 strada gls sport -black. even the hilux had serious engine and brake issues. I also recall it had some high speed stability issues. so basically i guess it boils down to how the overall package of the vehicle is presented and in this case the strada package is the most compelling for me.

looking forward to that po... yes, no truck is perfect and everything has anything to be desired... the ranger is cramped and the dealer network has not been fully expanded, the dmax has too much perfume and the navara's design is not exactly my cup of tea... in fairness all pickups has their strengths too.

please update us with your ride... thanks...

*dadz, expect a package from me... i might as well be sending you the Mitsubishi's LINE-UP of the Philippines!

*wulf_geo, hello to you po... i hope that dadz's answer is good... in addition to that, MAYBE, the components used for the THAI market is different from that of the General Export Market... that could be one of the reasons why it is different... maybe sir dadz's can clarify.

[siomai]

BOSBs, I'm experiencing some defects on our Strada.
- Squeking sound on the rear suspension
- Kapag binitiwan mo yung manibela, kumakabig sa kanan yung sasakyan
- The TPMS always sounds its low pressure alert on the spare tire even though the spare tire's pressure is at 29 psi.

We're planning to have them checked at Diamond Fairview during its 20,000 km PMS.

Ganyan rin tpms ko and not only the spare but also the other tires' tpms. sasabihin nila na pumunta kayo sa winterpine pero pag dating niyo dun sasabihin nila kasama yung foreman nila na normal lang daw yun. that happened to me already. tapos pag may totoong leak yung tires ko like yung sa left rear ko, hindi naman naka-ilaw ang tpms. palpak. sobrang daming palpak. sa 1st month nga kumakabig rin manibela ko going right and i-aadjust lang nila sa ilalim yun. ang pangit nga rin na ng ride ko parang nag-dri-dribble. sobrang daming problema kabago-bago pa. buti ngayon free pa because of the warranty but after 3 years mukhang super gastos ng maintenance ng strada dahil sa maya't-mayang sira at pagloloko. hassle. nakaka-depress na mukhang ibebenta ko yung strada pag palapit na ng 3 years or after warranty time kasi with everything that's happening mukhang sakit ulo at sakit sa bulsa lang aabutin ko.

[piggyprincess]

Welcome sa thread ma'am piggyprincess!

For accessories/modifications sa strada mo, you can check out this link para makita mo mga mods ng BOSBs:
http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50871

If you have time, you are very much welcome to dropby in one of the Strada Club's weekly mini EB. You can personally ask us all your questions and see the accessories that you are interested to install. Im sure, nakakapagod mag-back read ng more than 300 pages for this thread alone, wala pa dito yung sa Strada Club. And dont worry, may 2 na kaming lady members and usually may mga kumander na kasama ang mga BOSBs sa mini EB...

thanks for the showthread! great ideas! but I can't attend the Eb... Im here in Mindanao, if theres a mindanao chapter please let me know (I'll try to drop by whenever I'm in Manila)

I just paid for the flares, 3rd brake lights(?) and turbo charger last monday, i was wondering should I have it installed before i get the strada from the casa this tuesday or should I road test it for a couple of days before having it installed? (I heard kasi na natatabingi raw ang strada sa drivers side??) from past experiences kasi we had to return our nissan patrol after 2weeks kasi ayaw ng mag start ng engine and they had to replace it with another unit (wala na sigurong pag asang ayusin...) same with our honda crv... after using it for a week we had to return it to the casa (engine problems) baka kasi pag nagkaproblema ang strada and kailangang palitan ang unit di na puede kasi may mga accesories na...

I'm planning to put a sub at the back of the rear seats would this void the warranty?

any suggestions on how I can change the grill of the strada from black to silver?

thanks for all the suggestions!

[GTautoexchange]

Hello, we are planning to get a strada GLX but till now wala pa rin color black. Sabi sa casa wala daw production ng mga units ngayon & is it true na madami daw binago sa strada kaya hinold ang production? Actually, after reading some of the posts here i'm kinda having 2nd thoughts na sa strada baka kasi ma experience ko rin same probs yet nakapag down na kami & we are just waiting for the unit.

[piggyprincess]

Sir siomai, nismo26, tancho_kuhaku = I'm the one who 1st wrote to this thread about uneven height.. I have the same feeling before and Frustration to my Vehicle.. To the point na i want to return my unit.. Go to DTI and report this problem but after a month of frustration and waiting it was address all my concern. My unit is February 2008 GLX 15,000+ ..

Here is the list of parts that already replace to my vehicle.. Every time they replace the unit,part i make sure that they replace the parts in front of me..

1. 2pcs Front coil spring ( Mali daw kasi yung color coding) I forgot the color coding.. I already post the color coding before on this Thread.
2. 2pcs. Front shocks
3. 1 sets Leaf Spring left side( Also, replace the rubber for the squeaking sound for both leaf spring)
4. Aircon compressor ( maedyo maingay kasi)
5. Battery ( Hard starting sa umaga)

BOSBs my vehicle is only 5 months old, This was done all on the 2nd month of my vehicle but until now i don't feel any problem on my rides.. To those who experience on the sudden change on lane (my kabig pag na lulubak) on high speed 70 to 100+ km/h this is my observation.. GLX,GL owner don't try to change your tires to much bigger wheel.. if you do this you will start to experience this problem ..To GLS owner, Remember the 2008 3.2 GLS sport is reduce their tire from 265/70/16 to 245/70/17 because of this issue problem... Try to maintain your stock tire...The 4x2 vehicle front defferrential was very way different to 4x4 vehicle (no offend to the 4x2 user, I'm also a 4x2 user). its only the looks were the same.. This is only my opinion, still your the boss you can do what ever you want to your vehicle...

Still i love my strada inspite and dispite off this problem...! Hope all the problem of Fellow BOSB's will address immediately..

question po.. what do you mean by "don't try to change your tires to much bigger wheel"? I'm planning to change the stock tires of my GLX from 205/80 16 to 245/70 16? is this a bad idea?

Thanks!

[piggyprincess]

Sir siomai, nismo26, tancho_kuhaku = I'm the one who 1st wrote to this thread about uneven height.. I have the same feeling before and Frustration to my Vehicle.. To the point na i want to return my unit.. Go to DTI and report this problem but after a month of frustration and waiting it was address all my concern. My unit is February 2008 GLX 15,000+ ..

Here is the list of parts that already replace to my vehicle.. Every time they replace the unit,part i make sure that they replace the parts in front of me..

1. 2pcs Front coil spring ( Mali daw kasi yung color coding) I forgot the color coding.. I already post the color coding before on this Thread.
2. 2pcs. Front shocks
3. 1 sets Leaf Spring left side( Also, replace the rubber for the squeaking sound for both leaf spring)
4. Aircon compressor ( maedyo maingay kasi)
5. Battery ( Hard starting sa umaga)

BOSBs my vehicle is only 5 months old, This was done all on the 2nd month of my vehicle but until now i don't feel any problem on my rides.. To those who experience on the sudden change on lane (my kabig pag na lulubak) on high speed 70 to 100+ km/h this is my observation.. GLX,GL owner don't try to change your tires to much bigger wheel.. if you do this you will start to experience this problem ..To GLS owner, Remember the 2008 3.2 GLS sport is reduce their tire from 265/70/16 to 245/70/17 because of this issue problem... Try to maintain your stock tire...The 4x2 vehicle front defferrential was very way different to 4x4 vehicle (no offend to the 4x2 user, I'm also a 4x2 user). its only the looks were the same.. This is only my opinion, still your the boss you can do what ever you want to your vehicle...

Still i love my strada inspite and dispite off this problem...! Hope all the problem of Fellow BOSB's will address immediately..

question po.. what do you mean by "don't try to change your tires to much bigger wheel"? I'm planning to change the stock tires of my GLX from 205/80 16 to 245/70 16? is this a bad idea? can you explain further po?

Thanks!

[ooba99]

thanks for the showthread! great ideas! but I can't attend the Eb... Im here in Mindanao, if theres a mindanao chapter please let me know (I'll try to drop by whenever I'm in Manila)

From where in Mindanao are you from, ma'am?

[juneljrGLS'05]

I have a favor to ask from the Strada owner's as well as our Club members.

1. Log on to Mitsubishi Philippines Website and click on Contact Us.
2. Email MMPC regarding your feedback on problems of the Strada.
3. Credit the thread, forum, as well as the Strada Club.

With the collective efforts of all the members of this forum, they will surely act on these defects and make sure new shipment will not have a problem. It's time to voice out our sentiments. These will be beneficial not only for us, but for future owner's. Many voices is better than one voice.

Problem:
1. Uneven height of the Strada.
2. Noise on steering wheel.
3. Squeking sounds coming from the rear suspension.
4. Makulit the steering wheel and feeling major imperfection from the road.
5. Some sound when you press the clutch (crackling sound if my memory serves me correct); Especially when your letting out the clutch slowly while engaged on 1st gear or other low gears and moving slowly.

Can you all think of other "common" problem owner's experienced?

I feel sorry sa mga nakakuha ng Gen 3 strada If these are the problems they've been facing karamihan nasa 15kms-20kms pa lang. I was gonna sell my strada Gen 2 that just hit 130 kms mileage for that Gen 3 but then i waited a little bit just to be sure if it wud be better move kc nung nakita ko yan naka coil spring na ang front suspension nyan d na torsion bar so un ang inayawan ko. Kc d talaga nagbigay ng sakit sa ulo ang strada ko. Farming(offroad to onroad) and ofcourse city use but mostly long distance kaya mataas na ang mileage. Pero sa totoo lang only change oil and few maintenance lang talaga sa aircon ang napa gawa ko. And that make sense sa halaga nyang mga P900t+ pa ata ung lumabas ang 2003. My point of view is for u guys to fight for making this vehicle a lemon car since major problem yang suspension and could lead to accident. Isipin mo panamn tabingi na may vibrations pa na naka takotakot.. I hope they will improve their next new release models sa strada!

[nismo26]

Hello, we are planning to get a strada GLX but till now wala pa rin color black. Sabi sa casa wala daw production ng mga units ngayon & is it true na madami daw binago sa strada kaya hinold ang production? Actually, after reading some of the posts here i'm kinda having 2nd thoughts na sa strada baka kasi ma experience ko rin same probs yet nakapag down na kami & we are just waiting for the unit.

Hehehehe, would you think other are better?
Don't you think they don't have problems?

I'm hoping we could find solutions for these problems

God Bless

[alainroyce]

question po.. what do you mean by "don't try to change your tires to much bigger wheel"? I'm planning to change the stock tires of my GLX from 205/80 16 to 245/70 16? is this a bad idea? can you explain further po?

Thanks!

piggyprincess = 245/70/16 are ok to your GLX this size must be the maximum.. if larger than this you probably experience the wiggling and sudden chage of track(Kabig).. please give us a feed back upon changing your tires. experience if any changes specially on the steering..

[alainroyce]

hey peeps,

nagawa ninyo na ba assignment ninyo? If only one person complains or forward their feedback, it will not go too far...it's best if many would let them (MMPC) know the problem of the Strada. Regardless if your unit is working or not..it is best that they are informed of what is going around with their quality issue.

Thanks apollo_kafka for the proof of your claim.

Thanks to Dadz for giving us a lot of insights between their Triton vs. our Strada.

Thanks alainroyce for additional info on parts...tagal ka na hindi nagpakita sa amin ha.

Drave: the tire mags expert

siomai: bro..if your casa can't give you the part right away..take it to another dealer that can.

Sir av8or5 = Sorry sir medyo busy lang talaga.. lagi kasi ako sa batangas..

[wulf_geo]

* Sir Av8or - I sent several mails to MMPC regarding my complaint. I am very frustrated ryt now coz after several road test by MMPC engineers, they would still claim that the excessive feedback and steering wheel vibration i've been complaining since ss normal. Excessive steering wheel vibration and feedback is Normal to them when in fact the steering wheel already feels like you're holding a jack hammer!!! I have proven my point on all ocassions we had the road test and yet it's still normal to them. SH**.

I did not buy my strada just to feel all the road imperfection and suffer the excessive feedback ALL transmitted to my hands while driving. i am not exagerating when i said jack-hammer. It really feels like you're holding a jack hammer. They say it's the road condition, of course! what else!! I wouldnt complain if the road is smooth. That's why i bought a pick-up/truck and not a sedan precisely because of the belief that a pick-up/truck could handle rough road and smooth surface with relative ease.

I hope they're reading this. I told them one time to search this thread and learn from the feedbacks of their customers even though only a fraction are using online forums.


thanks.

[tancho_kuhaku]

* Sir Av8or - I sent several mails to MMPC regarding my complaint. I am very frustrated ryt now coz after several road test by MMPC engineers, they would still claim that the excessive feedback and steering wheel vibration i've been complaining since ss normal. Excessive steering wheel vibration and feedback is Normal to them when in fact the steering wheel already feels like you're holding a jack hammer!!! I have proven my point on all ocassions we had the road test and yet it's still normal to them. SH**.

I did not buy my strada just to feel all the road imperfection and suffer the excessive feedback ALL transmitted to my hands while driving. i am not exagerating when i said jack-hammer. It really feels like you're holding a jack hammer. They say it's the road condition, of course! what else!! I wouldnt complain if the road is smooth. That's why i bought a pick-up/truck and not a sedan precisely because of the belief that a pick-up/truck could handle rough road and smooth surface with relative ease.

I hope they're reading this. I told them one time to search this thread and learn from the feedbacks of their customers even though only a fraction are using online forums.


thanks.

im feel sorry for you sir. unfair nun. hai, sana nga they will listen to their customers feedbacks.


*all-does anyone know where specifically in thailnad can i buy strada accessories?

[tondoboy]

My brother and I were thinking of buying 2 new Strada's this year. However, problems on steering, suspension, uneven height, and wobbly end, are too consistent to be ignored. Customers changing tires and suspension to fix the problem is not acceptable. Mitsubishi should take care of this. Medyo umaangat na sila but if they ignore customer complaints, pupulutin na naman sila sa ilalim. Sayang.