Buying guide · 1968–present

Best Mitsubishi Delica years to buy, and which to avoid

2 generations of the Mitsubishi Delica, and for each one the model years owners and specialists recommend, the ones with documented problems, and the recalls to check. None has a single standout year, so buy on condition and history.

Sweet spot years owners and specialists recommend · Beware years with documented problems · Recall years with a recall to check by VIN. Each one is sourced on the model's own guide.

Delica Star Wagon (L300 4WD)

1986–1999

No single year stands out: owners and specialists say to buy on condition and history rather than model year.

Every Delica Star Wagon (L300 4WD) year, change by change →

Delica Space Gear

1994–2007

No single year stands out: owners and specialists say to buy on condition and history rather than model year.

Every Delica Space Gear year, change by change →

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