1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max

Introduction:

The 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max was a compact pickup truck available with either a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine or a 2.6-liter V6 engine. Both engines were paired with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The Mighty Max was praised for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and affordability, but it faced some issues that could affect the driving experience.

Engine

2.4-liter 4-cylinder Engine

Intake Manifold Gasket Failure

• Description/Symptoms: Oil and coolant leak, engine overheating
• Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500

2.6-liter V6 Engine

Timing Belt Failure

• Description/Symptoms: Engine stalls, loss of power
• Solution: Replace timing belt
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700
• Recalls: None Found

Transmission

5-speed Manual Transmission

Synchronizer Wear

• Description/Symptoms: Difficulty shifting gears
• Solution: Replace synchronizers
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000

4-speed Automatic Transmission

Valve Body Failure

• Description/Symptoms: Transmission slipping, erratic shifting
• Solution: Replace valve body
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500

Suspension

Leaf Spring Fatigue

• Description/Symptoms: Sagging rear end, poor handling
• Solution: Replace leaf springs
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500

Electrical

Alternator Failure

• Description/Symptoms: Dim headlights, dead battery
• Solution: Replace alternator
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500

Starter Motor Failure

• Description/Symptoms: Engine won’t start
• Solution: Replace starter motor
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300

Exterior

Rust

• Description/Symptoms: Corrosion develops on body panels
• Solution: Repair or replace affected body panels
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+

Interior

Dashboard Cracking

• Description/Symptoms: Cracks appear on the dashboard
• Solution: Replace dashboard
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600

Door Panel Detachment

• Description/Symptoms: Door panels come loose
• Solution: Reattach or replace door panels
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400

Summary

The 1990 Mitsubishi Mighty Max is a relatively reliable vehicle with a few issues that can arise. The engine and transmission issues can be costly to repair, while the suspension, electrical, and exterior issues are generally less severe and less expensive to fix. Interior issues are relatively minor and affordable to address.