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VEHICLE BUYER'S GUIDE

Mitsubishi Mighty Max1992–1996

Year-by-year buyer intelligence from NHTSA safety data — reliability, value, and which years to target or avoid.

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Years Analyzed
0
Total Recalls
12
Total Complaints
0
Reported Injuries
0
Reported Deaths

Mitsubishi Mighty Max — Year-by-Year Comparison

Every model year ranked by Buyer Score. Click any year for its detailed problem report.

YearRecallsComplaintsInjuriesDeathsReliabilityValueBuyer ScoreVerdict
199600——
100
38
78
Excellent
199503——
97
38
76
Caution
199401——
99
38
78
Good
199300——
100
38
78
Excellent
199208——
92
38
73
Avoid

Buyer Score = Reliability (65%) + Value window (35%). Deaths and injuries sourced from NHTSA complaint filings. Year links open full NHTSA problem reports.

Known Mitsubishi Mighty Max Problems

Most frequently reported components across all model years, from NHTSA owner complaints.

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1

Complaint counts across all model years. Numbers indicate frequency, not severity.

Shopping by Era

How each generation of the Mighty Max compares — best year within each era shown.

Pre-2013

Older Mighty Max models are deeply depreciated but carry higher wear and repair risk. High mileage is common. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and verify full recall history.

Proceed with Caution
1993 · 781994 · 781996 · 781995 · 761992 · 73

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best year Mighty Max to buy?+

See the Buyer Score table above for a full ranking of every Mighty Max model year.

Which Mighty Max years have the most problems?+

See the year-by-year problem table for a complete breakdown.

What is the Buyer Score?+

The Buyer Score is a composite metric that combines reliability (65% weight) and depreciation value (35% weight). Reliability reflects recall and complaint severity. Value reflects how much of the vehicle's depreciation has already been absorbed by prior owners — a 4–6 year old vehicle typically sits in the sweet spot.

What are the most common Mighty Max problems?+

The most frequently reported Mitsubishi Mighty Max issues involve: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE), SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. These are aggregated across all model years from NHTSA owner complaint filings. Frequency of complaints does not necessarily indicate severity.

Deep-Dive Research

Common Problems

Full year-by-year breakdown of every documented defect for the Mitsubishi Mighty Max.

Reliability Score

Reliability rating and score breakdown compared to similar truck vehicles.

Years to Avoid

Every Mighty Max year ranked by problem score — worst years listed with full reasoning.

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