1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 10 owner complaints on record; most reports concern seat belts.
Data updated weekly · latest recall May 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Feb 2025
“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”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2008
“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”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2001
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“Consumer was traveling about 35mph and heard a loud noise, like a bomb, and thumping noise. It was the tire, tread separated. *ak”Owner report · Tires · Jun 2000
“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”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 1999
“Consumer states that while driving about 40 mph the computer shut down, causing loss of control .the vehicle shifted into neutral. Owner contacted the dealer and the maniufacturer. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 1997
“When driving below or above 55 mph the vehicle will intermittently hesitate. This problem is due to a malfunction within the computer system. Please give any further details. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System
“Engine check light illuminates, indicating malfunction within the system . Dealer stated that this defect along with other problems are caused by a defect within the computer system. Please give any further details. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
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 INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
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Is the 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max reliable?
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max. The most complained-about area is seat belts.
Does the 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:buckle assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.