Mitsubishi Colt Z30 (2004-2012): known problems and buying guide

No engine fault is confirmed. The Allshift robot is the weak spot, so test drive it and ask for actuator and adaptation records.

Updated 27 October 2026

All versions

Variant	Running cost per month	Median price	Listings	Fuel	Engine codes	Gearbox	Production years
1.3 ClearTec, 95 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€378	€2,750	113	LPG / Petrol	4A90	Manual (5)	2008–2013
1.1 ClearTec, 75 PS, 5-speed manual Research	€365	€2,500	103	LPG / Petrol	3A91	Manual (5)	2008–2013

Years and codes: built 2004 to 2012, with a facelift in late 2008. Petrols 3A91 (1.1), 4A90 (1.3), 135950 (1.5) and 4G15 (1.5 turbo). Diesel 639939 (1.5 DI-D, 2004-2008 only).
Reliability: 3/5. The Allshift robot can lose drive. No engine fault is confirmed in the sources read.
DIY: 2/5. Actuator and clutch work needs a workshop. Most buyer checks need no tools.
Prefer: a manual car, or an Allshift car with records of actuator work and adaptation.
Avoid: an Allshift car with no records of actuator repairs or adaptation.

1.1 petrol, 3A91 (75 PS): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
1.3 petrol, 4A90 (95 PS): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
1.5 petrol, 135950 (109 PS, 4A91): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
1.5 turbo, 4G15 (150 PS, CZT and CZC turbo): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
1.5 DI-D, 639939 (68 and 95 PS): no fault confirmed in the sources read.
5-speed manual: gears can be hard to engage, and the selector can seize at high mileage. See the table.
6-speed automated manual "Allshift": actuator and clutch faults. See the table.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost
Allshift actuator and clutch faults	Allshift 6-speed automated manual	Not stated	Not stated
Hard shifting on the 5-speed manual	5-speed manual	About 150,000 km	Not stated

Allshift test drive. With the car stopped and the clutch pedal down, engage reverse and first, then pull away gently. Reverse that does not engage, a jolt, or a loss of drive is a fault. A scanner is needed to read the gearbox fault memory.
Allshift adaptation records. Ask for proof of adaptation (relearning). Kolesa.ru advises one every 20,000 km. A car with no record, or with actuator work and no adaptation, is a bad sign.
Manual gears. With the clutch pedal down and the car stopped, shift through every gear and reverse. Gears that stick or are very hard to engage are a fault.
Recall check. Ask a dealer to check the torque sensor campaign for the VIN.

Operational	€164
Workshop	€113
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€102
Total per month	€379
New-car depreciation (not included)	€34

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

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