1986 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty Max. Newest first.
The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch IS securely locked, and then pressing the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button IS pressed. If either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer IS developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine
This engine (1983-1986 - 1997cu.in./2.0l SOHC L4 G63B) produced by mitsubishi corporation was fitted with exhaust manifolds created with inferior materials. These materials were used to create the exhaust manifolds for these motors under normal use, develop cracks. The cracks would emit high…
This engine (1983-1986 - 1997cu.in./2.0l SOHC L4 G63B) produced by mitsubishi corporation was fitted with exhaust manifolds created with inferior materials. These materials were used to create the exhaust manifolds for these motors under normal use, develop cracks. The cracks would emit high temperature carbon monoxide (co) exhaust fumes into the engine compartment, and the driver & passenger compartment. the recall for replacement of these defective life threatening parts were replaced by the mitsubishi corporation with the exact same inferior material design parts and developed the same issues as the original equipment. these exhaust manifolds were placed on recall for this issue of co inhalation and fire danger to the passengers, but were removed from the government recall list for unknown reasons. Be it a statue of limitations or fulfillment, the problem has not been solved correctly and reoccurs quickly. I have tried to contact mitsubishi corporation about this issue and though I understand the vehicle IS not new, they considered it a joke that I have asked for the repair of this item that they were required to replace in the past for the exact same problem. These vehicles still have another recall for seatbelts that are listed, but the manifolds have been mysteriously removed from the list. items that are replaced because of dangerous conditions to occupants in a vehicle, then replaced with the same defective material design needs more investigation by government recall investigators of automobiles. The mitsubishi corporation IS responsible for negligence and installation of defective automobile parts that are dangerous to all passengers riding in these vehicles with the particular engines installed. carbon monoxide IS colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that IS slightly lighter than air. It IS toxic to humans and animals encountered.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Equipment
Developing expansion crack in collector of exhaust manifold of the 1986 2.0L mitsubishi might max pu. This IS due to improper casting of materials during production and when repaired, it IS replaced with another defective unit of the same nature.
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
86 mitsubishi mighty max pu:exhaust manifold:cracks developed in casting. Co into engine/passenger compartment causes fire/co poisoning to driver/passenger. complaint: question are they only required to repair once with same defective parts? notified by mitsubishi corp. Recall on exhaust manifold…
86 mitsubishi mighty max pu:exhaust manifold:cracks developed in casting. Co into engine/passenger compartment causes fire/co poisoning to driver/passenger. complaint: question are they only required to repair once with same defective parts? notified by mitsubishi corp. Recall on exhaust manifold on above vehicle. Recall stated due to problems in manufacturing/casting of materials of exhaust manifold, cracks develop in manifold which release co into engine/passenger compartments. This could cause fire or co poisoning passengers. vehicle serviced recall at dealer, not sure still exist autowest mitsubishi fremont,ca. after time, I noticed large crack outside casting of manifold. Almost 360 around collector of 4 exhaust tubes of manifold. Crack IS emitting co because a residue developed by exhaust escaping crack.(black carbon). I called dealer spokane, wa; appleway mitsubishi. Asked about repairs for manifold, contact mitsubishi corp. 1-800-222-0037. I called and talked to 2 people about exhaust manifold. 1ST said, no recall for manifold, 1 issued for safety harness .i asked to tow vehicle to dealer for repair. he could not answer question. Transfer to 2ND. 2ND said, exhaust manifold was repaired once, will not repair it again,no longer part of safety campaign and vehicle too old. vehicle IS older, but far from effects of age, I stated to employee. He stated no longer repair exhaust manifolds. I asked towing vehicle for seatbelt recall. 2ND person actually laughed at request, after short time away from phone, said" no we will not tow vehicle, not their responsibility. state wa. Seatbelt fine $86 reported *he made couple suggestions concerning seatbelt laws, 1) use rubber band, make look like its on.(smerk, ya right) 2) don't hit anything. 3) he asked, "why vehicle used so long with busted belt . I said,"recall stated in accident, it could release, causing injury. I havent tested them yet. (laughing? I was)he assured no towing.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
While trying to start my truck smoke started coming out of the steering column and the solder connection on the ignition switch melted the solder connection of the wire and the ignition switch. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Owner received recall notice, took vehicle to dealer to have recall repair work done and was told they had to order the parts. please describe. recall#95v103004. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
(404-941-3893H) drivers side front seatbelt harness will not stay fasten into latch mechanism. Please describe details. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
The exhaust system; there IS black smoke fumes coming out of the exhaust purchase truck used. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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