1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
The 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX has received a total of 14 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 Electrical Systemignitionmodule (4 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1991 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 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 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 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side front seat belt was latched; however, the front driver's seat belt buckle failed to latch as intended. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V103004 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the contact was informed that the recall repair was completed. The failure reoccurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the front driver's side seat belt buckle was not included in the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
TIRE TREADS ARE SEPARATING/CRACKING IN BETWEEN THE TREADS. NOT A FAILURE YET, BUT I DON'T THINK THIS IS NORMAL OR SAFE, AND JUST WANT IT TO BE KNOWN IN CASE OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
CLUTCH WILL EASILY BREAK. IN NOVEMBER OF 1999 CLUTCH BROKE , AND IN APRIL 2001 CLUTCH BROKE AGAIN. DEALER WAS NO LONGER WILLING TO REPAIR CLUTCH. *AK
VEHICLE STALLED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER FOUND COMPUTER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK IDLE SPEED CONTROL FAILED, ELECTRICAL ENGINE CONTROL MODULE UNABLE TO CONTROL, IT BURNED ITSELF UP. *SLC
VEHICLE STALLED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER FOUND COMPUTER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK IDLE SPEED CONTROL FAILED, ELECTRICAL ENGINE CONTROL MODULE UNABLE TO CONTROL, IT BURNED ITSELF UP. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
- 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 — 8 complaints
- 1991 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX (current)
- 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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