Mahindra Thar Common Issues — Page 6 of 10

Showing issues 51–60 of 100 reported problems for the Mahindra Thar in India.

Engine knocking sound in Thar

A knocking or tapping noise is heard from the engine, especially during acceleration.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹20,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Occasional

Symptoms: Knocking sound, Reduced power.

Poor pickup with load in Thar

Vehicle feels underpowered when fully loaded or climbing hills.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹5,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: Slow acceleration.

Clutch slipping issue in Thar

Engine revs increase but speed does not increase accordingly.

Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹5,000–₹20,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Occasional

Symptoms: High RPM, Low speed gain.

Suspension bottoming out in Thar

Vehicle hits hard on big potholes or speed breakers.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Occasional

Symptoms: Hard impact.

Soft brake pedal feel in Thar

Brake pedal feels spongy when pressed.

Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹1,500–₹12,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Occasional

Symptoms: Soft pedal.

Steering drifting issue in Thar

Car drifts slightly even when steering is straight.

Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹6,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: Pulling side.

Alloy wheel cracking issue in Thar

Alloy wheels may crack after heavy off-road usage.

Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹5,000–₹25,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Rare

Symptoms: Visible crack.

Battery terminal corrosion in Thar

White residue forms on battery terminals.

Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹200–₹2,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: White powder.

Interior plastic quality feels low in Thar

Plastic parts feel hard and may scratch easily.

Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹5,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Very Common

Symptoms: Scratches.

Drive mode confusion in 4x4 system in Thar

Users find it confusing to switch between 2H, 4H, and 4L.

Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹0 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common

Symptoms: Incorrect usage.