1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1991 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
10 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Seat belts
The contact owns a 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side front seat belt was latched; however, the front driver's seat belt buckle failed to latch as intended. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V103004 (Seat…
The contact owns a 1991 Mitsubishi Mighty Max. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the driver's side front seat belt was latched; however, the front driver's seat belt buckle failed to latch as intended. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V103004 (Seat Belts). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the contact was informed that the recall repair was completed. The failure reoccurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the front driver's side seat belt buckle was not included in the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
- Tires
Tire treads are separating/cracking in between the treads. not a failure yet, but I don't think this IS normal or safe, and just want it to be known in case others are having the same problem. *tr
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch will easily break. In november of 1999 clutch broke , and in april 2001 clutch broke again. dealer was no longer willing to repair clutch. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Unknown or other · Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Vehicle stalled, check engine light came on. Dealer found computer module needed to be replaced. *Ak idle speed control failed, electrical engine control module unable to control, it burned itself up. *slc
- Tires › Tread/belt
Consumer was traveling about 35mph and heard a loud noise, like a bomb, and thumping noise. it was the tire, tread separated. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage · Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt recall repair work completed however still loose.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
When driving below or above 55 mph the vehicle will intermittently hesitate. This problem IS due to a malfunction within the computer system. Please give any further details. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Unknown or other
Engine check light illuminates, indicating malfunction within the system . Dealer stated that this defect along with other problems are caused by a defect within the computer system. please give any further details. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Consumer states that while driving about 40 mph the computer shut down, causing loss of control .the vehicle shifted into neutral. Owner contacted the dealer and the maniufacturer. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The driver side seat belt buckle broke . 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.
- 39062Improved exhaust manifold stud.
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