1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAXProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX has problems

9 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
Power train40
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10
Seat belts10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Tires10

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

0 recalls

1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1992 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
NHTSA crash tests

1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX safety ratings

1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Mighty MAX owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CLUTCH WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT IN GEAR, THE MEDAL OF THE SHAFT BROKE IN HALF, CALLED A RELEAF FORK SHAFT. REPAIR SHOP REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S COST, MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
Complaint 828487 · Oct 2, 1998
SHAFT AND FORK PIECE BROKE IN HALF. THIS HAS OCCURED 3 TIMES, 1998,1999 AND CURRENT. ONCE WITH THE ORIGINAL PART AND TWICE WITH THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. IT IS A HAZARD WHEN DRIVING IN MOTION. YOU'RE JOLTED WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE WHEN IT BREAKS WITHOUT NOTICE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED. MAY CAUSE CAR…
Complaint 757659 · Feb 2, 2002

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