1988 Mitsubishi Mighty Max — 2.0L

The federal record begins in 1990, two years after the 1988 Mighty Max, showing a modest but rising complaint count (7 in 1990, 11 in 1991) before stabilizing around 9–10 through 1992 and dropping to 3 by 1996. Recalls are rare across the span, with only a single recall recorded in both 1990 and 1991 and none thereafter, while Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) increase steadily from 5 in the early‑1990s to 19 by 1996. For the 1988 model, the only documented complaint areas are Seat Belts (7 reports), Tires (1) and Engine & Engine Cooling (1), with zero crash‑related or fire complaints, suggesting that the most frequent issues were safety‑equipment concerns rather than catastrophic failures. Because the broader generation shows low recall activity and a downward trend in complaints after the early 1990s, the 1988 Mighty Max does not appear to sit in a high‑risk period; however, the absence of direct federal data for 1988 means you should verify condition‑specific factors (e.g., seat‑belt hardware) before purchase. Overall, 1988 is a relatively safe year to consider, provided you inspect the noted belt and tire components.