1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX recalls

Most common 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Seat Belts	7
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2018-03-29, Seat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE DEFECTIVE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE THE TONGUE FROM THE BUCKLE OF THE SEAT BELT, THE TONGUE SEIZED IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WESTGATE MITSUBISHI (4809 CAPITAL BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27616, (919) 890-5500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.

1999-03-05, Seat Belts
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT MECHAMISM FAILED. PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

1997-11-03, Tires
ALL FOUR TIRES FAILED DUE TO BUBBLES IN THE TREA/BELTS.

1996-08-22, Seat Belts
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT HAVE PARTS UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER. RECALL#95V103004.*AK

1996-07-25, Engine And Engine Cooling
HEAD GASKET FAILED, CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO LEAK. *DH

1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX questions

Does the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.