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.
The worst 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts4
- Engine2
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Seat belts4
- Engine2
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 95V103004 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I don't know if I have an isolated problem wwith my specific truck or all owners of this vehicle are having the same prroblem. I can tell by the pricing of this component ($930.00) that they are in high demand. There must be a pattern because even the salvage yards are asking $450.00 for a salvaged unit. Pls advise me if other consumers have been harmed by this defective component. I would be eager to bring suit against mitsubishi for all the lost time and trouble that I have been through with this truck. You can consider this e-mail a freedom of information request. I will pay up to $25.00 in fees for the information.
While driving occupants are capable of pulling out key from ignition.
Seat belt retractor failure.
The driver side seat belt got caught around the seat control arm . Tt
Buckle on passenger side broke, allowing pieces to fall down inside buckle, result inoperative. Tt
Driver side buckle will not latch properly and so middle seat buckle will not latch. Tt
Compare the 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Other model years
Questions about the 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max
Is the 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, close to a typical Mighty Max model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max?
Seat belts, with 4 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V103004. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history