1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
The 1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX has received a total of 8 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 (2 complaints), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1990 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 1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER GOT THE VEHICLE TO COAST OFF THE RAMP. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND ENGINE WAS DRIPPING GAS. FUEL INJECTOR WOULD NOT CUT OFF, WHICH FLOODED THE ENGINE. *AK THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THAT THE MAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSED ABOUT 1 GALLON OF GAS TO BE SPILLED INTO THE ENGINE OIL. THERE WAS GAS ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND A LARGE POLL OF GAS UNDER THE CAR. *NM
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER GOT THE VEHICLE TO COAST OFF THE RAMP. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND ENGINE WAS DRIPPING GAS. FUEL INJECTOR WOULD NOT CUT OFF, WHICH FLOODED THE ENGINE. *AK THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THAT THE MAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSED ABOUT 1 GALLON OF GAS TO BE SPILLED INTO THE ENGINE OIL. THERE WAS GAS ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND A LARGE POLL OF GAS UNDER THE CAR. *NM
I DON'T KNOW IF I HAVE AN ISOLATED PROBLEM WWITH MY SPECIFIC TRUCK OR ALL OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PRROBLEM. I CAN TELL BY THE PRICING OF THIS COMPONENT ($930.00) THAT THEY ARE IN HIGH DEMAND. THERE MUST BE A PATTERN BECAUSE EVEN THE SALVAGE YARDS ARE ASKING $450.00 FOR A SALVAGED UNIT. PLS ADVISE ME IF OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE BEEN HARMED BY THIS DEFECTIVE COMPONENT. I WOULD BE EAGER TO BRING SUIT AGAINST MITSUBISHI FOR ALL THE LOST TIME AND TROUBLE THAT I HAVE BEEN THROUGH WITH THIS TRUCK. YOU CAN CONSIDER THIS E-MAIL A FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST. I WILL PAY UP TO $25.00 IN FEES FOR THE INFORMATION.
WHILE DRIVING OCCUPANTS ARE CAPABLE OF PULLING OUT KEY FROM IGNITION. *AK
SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILURE.
Safety Rating for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 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 — 9 complaints
- 1989 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 2 complaints
- 1990 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX (current)
- 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 14 complaints
- 1992 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 11 complaints
- 1993 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 0 complaints
- 1994 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 9 complaints
- 1995 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — 3 complaints
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- MITSUBISHI GALANT — 2,429 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 1,776 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 1,136 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 989 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 940 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE — 657 total complaints