1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 1996 Mitsubishi Mighty Max owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (1), Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Body / structure (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (3)
01/08/2011 · Transmission / drivetrain
MY MITSUBISHI MAGNA 1996 HAD VERY LITTLE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS BEFORE LAST YEAR WHEN I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND NOTICED AND OVERREV AND SUDDEN BUMP INTO 3RD GEAR AND OVER TIME IT FADED OUT TO NOTHING AND THEN I WAS DRIVING IT AND THEN LOST 3RD GEAR COMPLETELY...IT TRYS TO GO INTO THE 3RD GEAR BUT WON'T GO IN AND FALLS INTO NEUTRAL I'VE ASKED MANY AUTO TRANSMISSI…
10/04/1997 · Brakes
BRAKES FAILED DURING ACCIDENT.
08/28/1997 · Body / structure
CONVERTABLE TOP LEAKS AT THE JOINTS WHEN DRIVING IN RAIN.