Is the Mitsubishi Mighty Max Reliable?

19921996 defect & recall-risk analysis from citable NHTSA data.

The score ranks this model's recall intensity against other trucks — plus systemic-defect concentration and any open federal investigations. It measures defect and recall risk, not long-term mechanical durability, and is deliberately not skewed by how many were sold.

72/100
Good

Reliability Score

0
Total Recalls
12
Owner Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths
Recall intensity (what drives the score)
0.0 recalls/yr vs. truck median 3.4/yr
Safety record (separate score)
Lowno open investigations · 0 deaths, 0 injuries on record

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Mitsubishi Mighty Max Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliability ScoreRating
1996Not enough data
199503
57
Fair
199401
72
Good
1993Not enough data
199208
57
Fair

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Mighty Max Compares to Similar Vehicles

Mitsubishi Mighty Max72/100
Truck Category Average73/100

The Mighty Max scores 1 points below the average truck. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Mitsubishi Mighty Max Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1

Based on 12 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mitsubishi Mighty Max reliable?+

The Mitsubishi Mighty Max scores 72/100 on our reliability index — rated "Good." Across 5 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 0 recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Mighty Max is most reliable?+

Reliability varies by model year. Check the year-by-year table above for a direct comparison.

How many miles does a Mighty Max last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Mitsubishi Mighty Max owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Mighty Max will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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