AI Damage1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX: common problems
Owners of the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 44% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 4 Seat belts 11% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 11% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 11% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (44% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Seat belts: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 mitsubishi mighty max equipped with neptune un101 (na) tires, size: 195/75/r14 (na). While driving various speeds, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed that the tire belt had shifted on the tires.
The consumer inspected the vehicle, and noticed that the brake line had rusted, causing brake fluid to leak. The abs had rusted in the area where the lines ran between the frame of the vehicle and the exhaust pipe/muffler.
This part has broken probably more than six times. The first couple of times, the truck was towed to a mechanic rather than the dealer, thinking that this was just a small problem. After two visits to the same mechanic, the truck was then towed to the dealer. The first time at the dealer (dobbs bros.
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.
The engine would shut down with no prior warning, the coil assembly was replaced (35000) and last month it failed again, after the vehicle had been at the dealer for 3 days they determined that the electrical system was not working properly. Nlm
Clutch disc (oem and other) fails at 16-18 months/30k miles. Poor design. Dangerous.
The plastic portion of the buckle (where the lap/shoulder belt loops through) has become brittle, and cracked on all three belts in the vehicle. Safety hazard.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Mighty MAX has 6 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 9, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: rust, corrosion (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.