MYRModel Year Report

1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX

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1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:46:58.128Z

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 9 complaints 1988 9 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 7 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 9 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 7 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 9 complaints 1988 9 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 7 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995

1988: 9 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19852
19867
19874
19889
19892
19907
199110
19929
19944
19953

Known problem areas

Only 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

7 of 9 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX. The contact stated that the two front seat belts were defective. While attempting to release the tongue from the buckle of the seat belt, the tongue seized in place.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-29

The drivers seatbelt no longer buckles. When clip is put into end of buckle it pops back out. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-10

Both front seat belt buckles have broken. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-24

Tires

1 of 9 total reports mentions: tires.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 9 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1995-11-01Seat belts95V103004 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V103004 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 78% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty MAX have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.