1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
The 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (5 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Seat Belts (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX, potentially affecting up to 658,000 vehicles.
Recall 95V103004 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 658,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontanchorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE DEFECTIVE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE THE TONGUE FROM THE BUCKLE OF THE SEAT BELT, THE TONGUE SEIZED IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WESTGATE MITSUBISHI (4809 CAPITAL BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27616, (919) 890-5500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT MECHAMISM FAILED. PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT HAVE PARTS UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER. RECALL#95V103004.*AK
HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK. *DH
Safety Rating for the 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
- 1985 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 2 complaints
- 1986 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 8 complaints
- 1987 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 5 complaints
- 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX (current)
- 1989 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 2 complaints
- 1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 8 complaints
- 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 14 complaints
- 1992 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 11 complaints
- 1993 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 0 complaints
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