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1991 Mitsubishi Mighty MAXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints100 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 20, 2025. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX has problems

10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system40
Seat belts30
Tires20
Power train10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1991 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 95V-103 · May 24, 1995 · 658,000 vehicles

Risk. THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Best & worst years

1991 vs. every other Mighty MAX year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mighty MAX median. How we score

'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'94'95
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Mighty MAX owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 882413 · Mar 7, 2001
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
Complaint 831611 · Dec 2, 1998
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
Complaint 831607 · Dec 2, 1998

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