Mitsubishi Mighty max problems

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Common Mitsubishi Mighty max problems

Based on the complaints from owners of Mitsubishi Mighty Max cars, several common problems have been reported:

Engine Problems:
- Engine Stalling: Owners have reported issues with engine stalling, which can be a significant concern affecting the car's performance and safety.
- Overheating: Complaints about overheating indicate potential cooling system issues that need attention to prevent engine damage.
- Loss of Power: Loss of power can impact the vehicle's acceleration and overall driving experience.
Suspension Issues:
- Worn-out Shocks, Ball Joints, and Tie Rod Ends: These components can lead to handling issues and an uncomfortable ride, affecting the car's stability and comfort.
Steering Gear Problems:
- Loose or Unstable Steering: Issues with the steering gear can cause a loose or unstable feel while driving, impacting the car's maneuverability and safety.
Air Conditioning System Troubles:
- Leaking System: Problems with leaks in the air conditioning system can result in the AC not blowing cold air, affecting comfort during hot weather.
Rust on Body Panels:
- Corrosion Issues: Rust on body panels, especially in humid or salt-exposed areas, can lead to structural weaknesses and affect the car's aesthetics and longevity.
Fuel System Concerns:
- Clogged Fuel Injectors and Faulty Fuel Pump: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged injectors and a faulty fuel pump, can cause poor fuel economy and starting difficulties.
Transmission Problems:
- Slipping, Jerking, and Shifting Issues: Transmission issues like slipping, jerking during acceleration, and difficulty shifting gears can impact the car's drivability and overall performance.

These common problems reported by owners of Mitsubishi Mighty Max cars highlight various areas of concern that can affect the vehicle's reliability, performance, and safety. Addressing these issues promptly through proper maintenance and repairs is crucial to ensure the longevity and optimal functioning of the Mitsubishi Mighty Max models.

What was last year for Mitsubishi Mighty Max?

1996

For 1996, the Mighty Max entered its final year of being sold in the United States, in which it was offered solely as a carryover model. The only new addition to the line was an improved on-board diagnostic capabilities for the engine's electronic-management system.

How many miles per gallon does a Mitsubishi Mighty Max get?

Fuel Economy

City	17 mpg
Highway	22 mpg
Combined	19 mpg

Are Mitsubishi trucks reliable?

Mitsubishi Reliability Rating Breakdown. The Mitsubishi Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 6th out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Mitsubishi is $535, which means it has above average ownership costs.

Why won't my Mitsubishi Mighty Max start?

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Mighty Max won't start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Mitsubishi Mighty max years

We have researched Mitsubishi problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Mitsubishi Mighty max cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Mitsubishi Mighty max model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Mitsubishi Mighty max model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Mitsubishi Mighty max years

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Mitsubishi Mighty max car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Mitsubishi Mighty max , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

Seat belts problems
Engine and engine cooling problems
Electrical system problems
Power train problems
Tires problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Mitsubishi Mighty max vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Mighty max model years

A total of 3 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Mighty max model years

There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Mighty max model years

There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 68 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mitsubishi Mighty max . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mitsubishi Mighty max vehicles.

Latest 25 complaints

Mitsubishi Mighty max 1988

Date Of Incident: 2017-07-07
Date Complaint: 2018-03-29
Components: SEAT BELTS
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1988 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TWO FRONT SEAT BELTS WERE DEFECTIVE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RELEASE THE TONGUE FROM THE BUCKLE OF THE SEAT BELT, THE TONGUE SEIZED IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WESTGATE MITSUBISHI (4809 CAPITAL BLVD, RALEIGH, NC 27616, (919) 890-5500) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1992

Date Of Incident: 2016-05-10
Date Complaint: 2016-05-13
Components: TIRES
Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX EQUIPPED WITH NEPTUNE UN101 (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 195/75/R14 (NA). WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE BELT HAD SHIFTED ON THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,500 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1986

Date Of Incident: 1988-03-01
Date Complaint: 2013-02-17
VIN: JA7FP24D5GP
Components: ENGINE
Summary: 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.

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1991

Date Of Incident: 2008-06-10
Date Complaint: 2008-06-16
VIN: JA7FL24WXMP
Components: TIRES
Summary: 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

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1990

Date Of Incident: 2005-03-04
Date Complaint: 2005-08-26
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Summary: WHILE DRIVING ENGINE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER GOT THE VEHICLE TO COAST OFF THE RAMP. CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, AND ENGINE WAS DRIPPING GAS. FUEL INJECTOR WOULD NOT CUT OFF, WHICH FLOODED THE ENGINE. *AK THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THAT THE MAIN CONTROL MODULE FAILED WHICH CAUSED ABOUT 1 GALLON OF GAS TO BE SPILLED INTO THE ENGINE OIL. THERE WAS GAS ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND A LARGE POLL OF GAS UNDER THE CAR. *NM

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1986

Date Of Incident: 2005-02-03
Date Complaint: 2005-02-03
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
Summary: 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.

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1994

Date Of Incident: 2004-11-25
Date Complaint: 2004-12-08
Crash: 1
Components: STEERING,TIRES
Summary: CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, AND WHEN TURNING, VEHICLE WENT ONTO THE SHOULDER. THEN, CONSUMER PUT IT BACK ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND IT WENT ONTO THE OTHER SIDE, AND INTO AN EMBANKMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER ON ITS ROOF. TWO FRONT TIRES CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE RIM. *AK

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1995

Date Of Incident: 2004-11-15
Date Complaint: 2004-11-17
VIN: 4E3AK44Y8SE
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: ENGINE DIES WITH OUT ANY WARNING, REGARDLESS OF SPEED. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, FUEL FILTER, FUEL PUMP RELAY, AND NO CHANGE IN THE PROBLEM. I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN INFORMED THAT MY CRANKSHAFT IS "WALKING" AND THAT IT HAS CAUSED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR TO GO BAD. *AK

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1992

Date Of Incident: 2004-06-18
Date Complaint: 2004-08-20
VIN: WDBCA35D5JA
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE PEDAL AND IT TRAVELED TO FLOOR. THE CONSUMER DOWN SHIFTED FOR THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A STOP. THE CONSUMER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED, CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. *AK THE ABS HAD RUSTED IN THE AREA WHERE THE LINES RAN BETWEEN THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE AND THE EXHAUST PIPE/MUFFLER. *SC *JB

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1985

Date Of Incident: 2002-10-15
Date Complaint: 2004-01-15
VIN: JA7FK44J3FP
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: THIS VEHICLE IS A 1985 MITSIBISHI D-50 DIESEL PICKUP.EVERY THING HAS WORKED FINE UNTIL OCTOBER WHEN THE ENGINE TEMP OVERHEATED AND I BEGAN TO LOSE COOLANT OUT OF THE EXPANSION TANK. NOTED ALSO THAT THE TEMPRATURE GUAGE DID NOT READ HIGH . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MITSIBISHI OF SAN DIEGO FOR EVALUATION OF OTHER PROBLEMS AS WELL AS THIS,AND WAS TOLD NOT TO WASTE ANY MONEY ON IT BECAUSE THE HEAD WOULD CRACK GUARANTEED AT 50,000 MILES .

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1986

Date Of Incident: 2003-08-08
Date Complaint: 2003-08-08
VIN: JA7FP24D5GP
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
Summary: 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.

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1992

Date Of Incident: 2000-08-01
Date Complaint: 2002-03-04
VIN: JA7FL24W3NP
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: THIS PART HAS BROKEN PROBABLY MORE THAN SIX TIMES. THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES, THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC RATHER THAN THE DEALER, THINKING THAT THIS WAS JUST A SMALL PROBLEM. AFTER TWO VISITS TO THE SAME MECHANIC, THE TRUCK WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE FIRST TIME AT THE DEALER (DOBBS BROS. MITSUBISHI-MEMPHIS), I WAS TOLD THAT THE BALANCE SHAFT WAS OUT OF BALANCE. $715.78 LATER (THIS PART IS NOW UNDER A ONE YEAR/12,000 MILE WARRANTY), THE SHAFT FORK BREAKS AGAIN. THIS TIME, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A PART FAILURE. 4000 MILES LATER, IT BREAKS AGAIN. THE TRUCK WAS AT THE SERVICE SHOP FOR MORE THAN A WEEK WHILE THEY WERE 'CHECKING OUT WHAT COULD MAKE THIS PIECE KEEP BREAKING'. AFTER A THOROUGH CHECK (INCL. THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION) AND STILL WARRANTEED, IT IS FIXED. ABOUT 4000 MILES LATER, IT BREAKS AGAIN. THIS TIME, I'M TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT 'BECAUSE OF THE MULTIPLE BREAKS THAT SHE COULD NOT WARRANTY THIS PART ANYMORE.' I TOLD HER THAT THE PART CONTINUES TO BREAK WHILE I'M DRIVING. SHE STATED" YOU MUST BE TOWING SOMETHING TOO HEAVY OR SOMETHING." (THE TRUCK HAS NO BUMPER ACCESSORY). SHE DID OFFER TO PERFORM ANOTHER THOROUGH CHECK OF THE VEHICLE (FOR ABOUT $1100) STATING THAT "I JUST CAN'T KEEP FIXING A PART THAT'S BREAKING LIKE THIS" I WOULD LIKE AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS BECAUSE THIS PART IS FAULTY AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY WHEN IT BREAKS WHILE DRIVING. A PERSON COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.*AK

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1992

Date Of Incident: 2002-01-16
Date Complaint: 2002-02-02
VIN: JA7FL24W3NP
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: SHAFT AND FORK PIECE BROKE IN HALF. THIS HAS OCCURED 3 TIMES, 1998,1999 AND CURRENT. ONCE WITH THE ORIGINAL PART AND TWICE WITH THE REPLACEMENT PARTS. IT IS A HAZARD WHEN DRIVING IN MOTION. YOU'RE JOLTED WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE WHEN IT BREAKS WITHOUT NOTICE AND SUDDEN LOSS OF SPEED. MAY CAUSE CAR FOLLOWING IN REAR TO BACK END VEHICLE AND CREATE AN ACCIDENT.*AK

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1991

Date Of Incident: 1999-11-01
Date Complaint: 2001-11-15
VIN: N/A
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: 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

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Mitsubishi Mighty max 1992

Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
Date Complaint: 2001-10-03
VIN: JA7FL25W5NP
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT DOWN WITH NO PRIOR WARNING, THE COIL ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED (35000) AND LAST MONTH IT FAILED AGAIN, AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR 3 DAYS THEY DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. NLM

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Latest 5 recalls Mitsubishi Mighty max

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the Mitsubishi Mighty max.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

Model: Mitsubishi Mighty max 1986
Report Received Date: 1995-05-24
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Model: Mitsubishi Mighty max 1989
Report Received Date: 1995-05-24
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Model: Mitsubishi Mighty max 1987
Report Received Date: 1995-05-24
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Model: Mitsubishi Mighty max 1990
Report Received Date: 1995-05-24
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

Model: Mitsubishi Mighty max 1988
Report Received Date: 1995-05-24
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.