1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT

2 recalls — 9 complaints

95V103004 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
658,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
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.

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY4
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING2
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT Feb 17, 2000
FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK UP WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP,ALLOWING PASSENGER TO FLY FOWARD, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jun 22, 1999
TRANSMISSION FAILED. MJS
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Feb 26, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILED. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE)*SD
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jan 19, 1996
#95V103004 THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Nov 13, 1995
Incident date: Nov 13, 1995
MANUFACTURER HAS TAKEN EXCESSIVE PERIOD OF TIME TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CONCERNING BELT BUCKLES. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Aug 28, 1995
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WILL NOT LOCK . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jun 19, 1995
THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE SOMETIME IT WORK SOME TIME IT DON'T. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Mar 2, 1995
Incident date: Jun 1, 1994
FRONT SEATBELTS HAVE FAILED. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING Feb 17, 1995
SEAT BELT FAILURE. PLEASE DESCRIBE FAILURES. TT

EPA Fuel Economy — 1987 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) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,000
2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 24.0 20.0 Regular $3,000

CO2 Emissions: 444.4 g/mile (Compact Cars)

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

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.

EA08011 Opened: Jul 1, 2008 — Closed: Aug 21, 2009
EA — Closed — Model Year: 2003
PASSENGER DOOR FIRE
IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVESTIGATION, MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA (MMNA) INITIATED A SPECIAL PROGRAM ON JULY 31, 2009, TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON MODEL YEAR (MY) 2001-2003 GALANT VEHICLE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SWITCHES TO 10 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.NOTIFICATION OF THIS ... Read more
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
RQ98007 Opened: May 11, 1998 — Closed: Aug 28, 1998
RQ — Closed — Model Year: 1992
TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE
THE TRANSFER CASE OF THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), MITSUBISHI GALANT, ALLEGEDLY LEAKS OIL CAUSING ONE OR MORE WHEELS TO LOCKUP; OR THE INABILITY TO TRANSMIT ENGINE POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS.THE VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME TRANSFER CASE DESIGN AS THE ECLIPSE VEHICLES WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME ALL... Read more

MITSUBISHI GALANT — All Years Overview

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

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

MITSUBISHI GALANT — Year by Year

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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 9 183 View
1999 8 296 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 (current) 2 9
1986 2 6 View
1985 1 0 View

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