1989 Mitsubishi Mighty Max — 2.6L

The federal record for the Mighty Max generation begins in 1990, the year immediately after the target 1989, showing 7 complaints and 1 recall for that model year. Complaints rose to a peak of 11 in 1991, then steadily fell to just 3 by 1996, while recalls were limited to the first two years of the record (one each in 1990 and 1991) and never reappeared. Over the same span, Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) grew from 5 in 1990 to 19 in 1996, indicating that the manufacturer issued increasingly more service guidance as the fleet aged. For 1989 itself, the only logged complaint categories are Seat Belts and Structure, each with a single complaint, and the vehicle recorded zero crash‑related or fire complaints. This positions 1989 at the start of a period where defect‑related complaints were low and recall activity was absent, suggesting the model year entered its service life with relatively few documented issues. Consequently, a used 1989 Mitsubishi Mighty Max appears to be a comparatively low‑risk purchase within this generation, though buyers should still review any relevant TSBs that may apply to its age.