Mitsubishi Mighty Max Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Mitsubishi Mighty Max model year (1992–1996) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Mitsubishi Mighty Max Years to Avoid
0 recalls · 8 complaints
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Problem score: 8
0 recalls · 3 complaints
Top issue: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Problem score: 3
Best Mitsubishi Mighty Max Years to Buy
0 recalls · 1 complaint
Main area: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Problem score: 1
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Mitsubishi Mighty Max — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 | — | — | 3 | Caution |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 | — | — | 1 | Good |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 1992 | 0 | 8 | — | — | 8 | Avoid |
All 5 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Mitsubishi Mighty Max Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Mighty Max models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Mighty Max should I avoid?+
Avoid the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty Max if possible. It has 0 recalls, 8 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 8 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Mighty Max to buy?+
The 1994 Mitsubishi Mighty Max is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 1. It has only 0 recalls and 1 complaint on record with NHTSA.
Which Mighty Max has the fewest problems?+
The 1994 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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