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1985 MITSUBISHI GALANT

1 recalls, 0 complaints - 6 TSBs

88E023000 Sep 19, 1988
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Defect Description
HEAT SHIELD WAS INSTALLED ON LOWER SIDE OF MUFFLER INSTEAD OF THE UPPER SIDE.
Consequence
THE HEAT SHIELD ASSISTS IN DISSIPATION OF HEAT FROM THEUPPER PORTION OF THE MUFFLER. WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELD, THE MUFFLER MIGHTCONTACT THE TRUNK OF THE CAR, DAMAGING THE CONTENTS.
Remedy
A HEAT SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE MUFFLER.
156 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 MITSUBISHI GALANT

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,950
2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 19.0 24.0 21.0 Regular $2,950

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1985 MITSUBISHI GALANT

6 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT2
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
160000 STRUCTURE1
TT253 Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008 Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TT237 Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002 Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TSB9711003 May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VALVE LASH ADJUSTER PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9654012 Dec 1, 1996
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ANTENNA TIGHTENING TORQUE. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MITSUBISHI GALANT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE08014 Opened: Mar 4, 2008 , Closed: Jul 1, 2008
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002
PASSENGER DOOR FIRE
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR.IN MITSUBISHI'S RESPONSE TO ODI'S MARCH 12, 2008 INFORMATION REQUEST, MITSUBISHI ASSERTS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT MAY OCCUR WHEN LARGE AMOUNTS OF LIQUIDS, MORE THAN 100CC (3.4 OZ), LIKE A SOFT DRINK WERE SPILLED DIRECTLY OVER THE POWER... Read more
PE98032 Opened: May 22, 1998 , Closed: Sep 8, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
STOP LAMP SWITCH
ALLEGED FAILURE OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH PREVENTS ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DURING BRAKING AND INHIBITS DISENGAGEMENT OF CRUISE CONTROL VIA THE BRAKE PEDAL

MITSUBISHI GALANT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI GALANT across all model years (1985, 2010).

61 Total Recalls
2,435 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
336 Reported Crashes
115 Reported Fires
11 Reported Deaths

MITSUBISHI GALANT - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2012 0 11 View
2011 0 7 View
2010 1 12 View
2009 0 23 View
2008 0 9 View
2007 1 31 View
2006 1 37 View
2005 3 34 View
2004 1 68 View
2003 3 167 View
2002 3 175 View
2001 8 211 View
2000 7 183 View
1999 6 296 View
1998 2 69 View
1997 2 110 View
1996 4 200 View
1995 6 296 View
1994 4 284 View
1993 0 11 View
1992 1 43 View
1991 1 78 View
1990 1 32 View
1989 1 20 View
1988 0 7 View
1987 2 9 View
1986 2 6 View
1985 (current) 1 0

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