1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and electrical system (1). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seat belts complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the buckle assembly filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling3 43%
- Seat belts2 29%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Engine1 14%
- Equipment1 14%
Example complaints
Seat belts: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #803869, filed 1996-10Electrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #705747, filed 1999-04Engine: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10498419, filed 2013-02Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 95V103004May 24, 1995Seat belts › Front › Buckle assemblyCovers: Mitsubishi Mighty MAX 1986–1991, Montero 1986–1991, Mirage 1986–1991 +7 more
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.
Recall details for the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This 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.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
Other model years of the Mitsubishi Mighty MAX
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 83,531 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 10 | 132,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 9 | 131,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Mitsubishi Mighty MAX model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.