1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 14%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2013-02Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1986 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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