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#BS-1988-MITMIG-64D0

1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max

Based on reports from 9 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
4
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 9 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat Belts:front:buckle AssemblyHIGH

5 owners reported seat belts:front:buckle assembly issues — failures commonly reported around 131K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly5 (56%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (11%)
Wheels & Tires1 (11%)
Seat Belts1 (11%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage1 (11%)

1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly Issues

Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly complaints account for 56% of all reports filed for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 131,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 131K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts Issues

Seat Belts complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (1 recall)

95V103004Nov 1995

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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 severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Mighty Max is the 1991 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is fuel system.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max is related to the seat belts:front:buckle assembly, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max reliable?
The 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max has 9 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max have any recalls?
Yes, the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Mighty Max problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 131,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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