How many recalls does the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max have?

The 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max?

Of 9 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is seat belts.

1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 658,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the seat belts. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SEAT BELTS 95V103004 1995-05-24 658,000 affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

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…

Complaints by component

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SEAT BELTS

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

TIRES

Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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. The vehicle was taken to westgate mitsubishi (4809 capital blvd, raleigh, nc…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2017-07-07

“All four tires failed due to bubbles in the trea/belts.”

TIRES · reported 1997-10-01

“Head gasket failed, causing antifreeze to leak. *dh”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 1996-06-28

“Both drivers and passengers side seat belts do not latch. Tt”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-02-14

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

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1995-02-07

“The front passenger side seat belt release button broke there is plastic piece inside so it will not latch this is the second time this happen. Tt”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY · reported 1994-10-01

“Passenger side seat belt mechamism failed. Prior to recall notice.”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE · reported 1992-07-06

“Both front seat belt buckles have broken. Tt”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.