Model year record
1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max recalls & problems
The 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 9 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2-DR.
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainClutch assembly; Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) | 4 | — |
| Electrical system | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2 | — |
| Seat beltsFront › Buckle assembly | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine coolingEngine | 1 | — |
| TiresTread/belt | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX EQUIPPED WITH NEPTUNE UN101 (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 195/75/R14 (NA). WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE BELT HAD SHIFTED ON THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,500 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO FLOOR. THE CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. *AK THE ABS HAD RUSTED IN THE AREA WHERE THE LINES RAN BETWEEN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EXHAUST PIPE/MUFFLER. *SC *JB
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
THIS PART HAS BROKEN PROBABLY MORE THAN SIX TIMES. THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES, THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC RATHER THAN THE DEALER, THINKING THAT THIS WAS JUST A SMALL PROBLEM. AFTER TWO VISITS TO THE SAME MECHANIC, THE TRUCK WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE FIRST TIME AT THE DEALER (DOBBS BROS. MITSUBISHI-MEMPHIS), I WAS TOLD THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT WAS OUT OF BALANCE. $715.78 LATER (THIS PART IS NOW UNDER A ONE YEAR/12,000 MILE WARRANTY), THE SHAFT FORK BREAKS AGAIN. THIS TIME, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A PART FAILURE. 4000 MILES LATER, IT BREAKS AGAIN. THE TRUCK WAS AT THE SERVICE SHOP FOR MORE THAN A WEEK WHILE THEY WERE 'CHECKING OUT WHAT COULD MAKE THIS PIECE KEEP BREAKING'. AFTER A…
- Power train › Clutch assembly
SHAFT AND FORK PIECE BROKE IN HALF. THIS HAS OCCURED 3 TIMES, 1998,1999 AND CURRENT. ONCE WITH THE ORIGINAL PART AND TWICE WITH THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. IT IS A HAZARD WHEN DRIVING IN MOTION. YOU'RE JOLTED WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE WHEN IT BREAKS WITHOUT NOTICE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED. MAY CAUSE CAR FOLLOWING IN REAR TO BACK END VEHICLE AND CREATE AN ACCIDENT.*AK
- Electrical system
THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT DOWN WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, THE COIL ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED (35000) AND LAST MONTH IT FAILED AGAIN, AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR 3 DAYS THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. NLM
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE BUCKLE (WHERE THE LAP/SHOULDER BELT LOOPS THROUGH) HAS BECOME BRITTLE, AND CRACKED ON ALL THREE BELTS IN THE VEHICLE. SAFETY HAZARD. *AK
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
CLUTCH DISC (OEM AND OTHER) FAILS AT 16-18 MONTHS/30K MILES. POOR DESIGN. DANGEROUS. *AK
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
CLUTCH WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT IN GEAR, THE MEDAL OF THE SHAFT BROKE IN HALF, CALLED A RELEAF FORK SHAFT. REPAIR SHOP REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S COST, MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.