Total Complaints
9 filings
MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX · model year
1994 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX
9 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1994MITSUBISHIMIGHTY MAX carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1994 MIGHTY MAX is engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly with 2 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling (1) and engine and engine cooling:cooling system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 1994 MIGHTY MAX. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
9
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20041208CrashSTEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, AND WHEN TURNING, VEHICLE WENT ONTO THE SHOULDER. THEN, CONSUMER PUT IT BACK ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND IT WENT ONTO THE OTHER SIDE, AND INTO AN EMBANKMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER ON ITS ROOF. TWO FRONT TIRES CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE RIM. *AK
Mileage: 154,000
20041208CrashTIRES
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, AND WHEN TURNING, VEHICLE WENT ONTO THE SHOULDER. THEN, CONSUMER PUT IT BACK ON THE ROAD. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND IT WENT ONTO THE OTHER SIDE, AND INTO AN EMBANKMENT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO FLIP OVER ON ITS ROOF. TWO FRONT TIRES CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE RIM. *AK
Mileage: 154,000
19980713SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
BOLTS THAT HOLD THE BRAKE ROTOR ON FAILED.
19951017CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, WHEN STARTED WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSTION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED UNKNOWN. TT
19950706ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HEAT GAUGE REGISTERS 3 QTRS OR HOTTER ALL THE TIME; UP HILL/DOWN HILL/WHATEVER; DEALER SAYS ENGINE RUNS FINE; CAUSES AN EMOTIONAL PROBLEM. *AK
19950706ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
REPLACED WATER PUMP. *AK
19950706ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
REPLACED THERMOSTAT. *AK
19950706ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
REPLACED RADIATOR CAP. *AK
19950706ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
REPLACED FAN CLUTCH. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1994 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX have?▼
The 1994 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX has 9 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX?▼
The most-complained component for the 1994 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.
Is the 1994 MITSUBISHI MIGHTY MAX safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.