1992 Mitsubishi Mighty max problems

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Common 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty max problems

Based on complaints from owners of the Mitsubishi Mighty Max 1992, common problems reported include issues with the suspension, steering gear, air conditioning system, rust on body panels, fuel system, and transmission.

  1. Suspension Issues: Owners reported problems with worn-out shocks, ball joints, and tie rod ends, leading to handling issues and an uncomfortable ride.
  2. Steering Gear Problems: Some owners experienced issues with the steering gear, causing a loose or unstable feel while driving.
  3. Air Conditioning System: Many owners faced problems with leaks in the system, resulting in the AC not blowing cold air, often due to a faulty compressor or evaporator.
  4. Rust on Body Panels: Rust was a common issue, especially in areas with high humidity or salt exposure, affecting the body panels of the vehicle.
  5. Fuel System Troubles: Owners reported issues like clogged fuel injectors and a faulty fuel pump, resulting in poor fuel economy and difficulty starting the vehicle.
  6. Transmission Challenges: Problems with slipping or jerking during acceleration, difficulty shifting gears, and issues with the transmission control module or clutch were reported by many owners.

These issues highlight common concerns faced by owners of the Mitsubishi Mighty Max 1992, impacting various aspects of the vehicle's performance and reliability.

1992 Mitsubishi Mighty max engine

What engine is in a Mitsubishi Mighty Max?

The Mighty Max relied on the 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine for power. It was rated at 116 horsepower at 5000 rpm and 136 ft. -lb. of torque at 3500 rpm.

Why won't my 1991 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.

What was last year for Mitsubishi Mighty Max?

A: The Mitsubishi Triton / Mighty Max was sold for model years 1978 to 2021.

What is the most powerful Mitsubishi engine?

A UK-market Evo known as the FQ400 had a 400 bhp (298 kW; 406 PS) version of the Sirius, making it the most powerful car ever sold by Mitsubishi. The 4D6 diesel engines supplemented the larger 4D5.

1992 Mitsubishi Mighty max car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Mighty max problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

  • Power train problems
  • Electrical system problems
  • Tires problems
  • Service brakes problems
  • Hydraulic problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty max vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1992 Mitsubishi Mighty max complaints

The NHTSA has received 10 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty max.

2016-05-13

TIRES PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2016-05-10
  • 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.
2004-08-20

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2004-06-18
  • 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
2002-03-04

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2000-08-01
  • 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
2002-02-02

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2002-01-16
  • 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
2001-10-03

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • 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
2001-10-03

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • 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
2001-09-02

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2001-09-01
  • VIN: JA7FL24W3NP
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: CLUTCH DISC (OEM AND OTHER) FAILS AT 16-18 MONTHS/30K MILES. POOR DESIGN. DANGEROUS. *AK
2001-09-02

SEAT BELTS PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • VIN: JA7FL24W3NP
  • Components: SEAT BELTS
  • Summary: THE PLASTIC PORTION OF THE BUCKLE (WHERE THE LAP/SHOULDER BELT LOOPS THROUGH) HAS BECOME BRITTLE, AND CRACKED ON ALL THREE BELTS IN THE VEHICLE. SAFETY HAZARD. *AK
1998-10-02

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1998-09-28
  • VIN: JA7FL24WXNP
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: CLUTCH WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT IN GEAR, THE MEDAL OF THE SHAFT BROKE IN HALF, CALLED A RELEAF FORK SHAFT. REPAIR SHOP REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S COST, MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK
1995-03-10

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

  • Date Of Incident: 1995-03-10
  • Components: POWER TRAIN
  • Summary: HAD CLUTCH REPLACED FOUR MONTHS AGO, GONE OUT AGAIN. TT
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