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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
44%of 9 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX, 44% of the 9 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.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #757659, filed 2002-02

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #828487, filed 1998-10

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1992444%
1991110%

Other parts of the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX

Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1992 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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