1990 MITSUBISHI GALANT
1 recalls, 32 complaints - 9 TSBs
98V168000 Jul 22, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONE... Read more
Complaint Statistics
32 total complaints
6 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 4, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
DRIVERS LAP SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. WHILE EXTENDING IT TO BUCKLE, A NOISE LIKE A TAPE MEASURE RAPIDLY CLOSING WAS HEARD, THEN IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. IT EXTENDS OUT TO ITS FULL EXTENT, AND IS APPARENTLY WORTHLESS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 8, 2003
WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AT A RAPID SPEED. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 21, 2002
Incident date: Aug 10, 2002
HARMONIC BALANCER FELL APART. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THIS OEM PART. I THINK THEY ARE MADE FROM OLD TUNA CANS.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Jul 1, 2002
CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 5 YEARS, AND HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
May 14, 2002
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY "LATCHING" THE LAP BELT, SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS POPPING ON THE INSIDE OF THE LATCH. *JG
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Feb 7, 2002
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY "LATCHING" THE LAP BELT, SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS POPPING ON THE INSIDE OF THE LATCH. *JG
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Feb 14, 2001
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
RECALL 98V168000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR-98-003/ TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. IN DECEMBER CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. VEHICLE SEEMED TO BE MAKING LOUD NOISES AND LOCKING UP. DEALER BLAMED IT ON WHEEL BEARING, AND VALVE COVER THAT MIGHT BE LEAKING. CONSUMER HAD A SECOND ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 10, 1998
1,LESS THAN 20,000 MILES THE CAR NEEDED A HEAD GASKET,TIMING BELT AND A WATER PUMP MIND YOU THE CAR NEVER OVERHEATED ONCE. 2,AT 30,000 MILES THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT. 3,AT 59,000+ MILES THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WENT. 4,NOW THE CAR BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL A MONTH. HELP,I CAN'T AFFORD TO PUT ANYMO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 10, 1998
1,LESS THAN 20,000 MILES THE CAR NEEDED A HEAD GASKET,TIMING BELT AND A WATER PUMP MIND YOU THE CAR NEVER OVERHEATED ONCE. 2,AT 30,000 MILES THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT. 3,AT 59,000+ MILES THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WENT. 4,NOW THE CAR BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL A MONTH. HELP,I CAN'T AFFORD TO PUT ANYMO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 10, 1998
1,LESS THAN 20,000 MILES THE CAR NEEDED A HEAD GASKET,TIMING BELT AND A WATER PUMP MIND YOU THE CAR NEVER OVERHEATED ONCE. 2,AT 30,000 MILES THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT. 3,AT 59,000+ MILES THE SECOND TRANSMISSION WENT. 4,NOW THE CAR BURNS 2 QUARTS OF OIL A MONTH. HELP,I CAN'T AFFORD TO PUT ANYMO... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
TRANSFER CASE FAILED AND LOCKED UP, HOWEVER THE VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF 98V069000 BUT HAS THE SAME DRIVETRAIN.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Feb 17, 1999
TRANSFER CASE LEAKED FLUID PRIOR TO RECALL, RECALL REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO MAKE AND MODEL/YEAR 98V069000 AND 98V069001.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Feb 4, 1999
I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Feb 4, 1999
I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Feb 4, 1999
I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Feb 4, 1999
I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Feb 4, 1999
I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Feb 4, 1999
I PULLED INTO GAS STATION. SMOKE WAS COMING OUT FROM UNDER HOOD. SMALL FIRE AROUND FUEL LINE, IGNITION WIRES, COIL, WIRE HARNESS CONTAINING INJECTOR WIRES. PUT OUT W/ EXTINGUISHER. ONLY 2 WIRES TO 1 INJECTOR DAMAGED, FUEL LINE/PLUG WIRES DAMAGED, COMPUTER FAILED. HAVE HAD ALOT OF LARGE COSTLY P... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jan 20, 1999
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER. TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, NO PROBLEMS OCCURRED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION , CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM DID EXIST, AND HAS CAUSED OTHER MALFUNCTIONS TO OCCUR. RECALL NUMBER 98V169001. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOCKED UP AND BACK END CAME AROUND, WOULD NOT MOVE. CAR WAS TOWED TO AUTO SHOP, WHERE STATEMENTS MADE STATED THAT TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE WERE DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, TWO YEARS LATER, THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, DEALER WILL NOT R... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Nov 10, 1998
Incident date: Dec 1, 1996
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR LOCKED UP AND BACK END CAME AROUND, WOULD NOT MOVE. CAR WAS TOWED TO AUTO SHOP, WHERE STATEMENTS MADE STATED THAT TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER CASE WERE DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT OWNER'S EXPENSE, TWO YEARS LATER, THE RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, DEALER WILL NOT R... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 25, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1998
SEAT BELT DOES NOT OPEN AFTER ENGAGEMENT. SOMETIMES DOES NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. REQUIRES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 22, 1998
TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE. HAVE NOTED SEVERAL OTHER MITSUBISHI VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HAS THERE BEEN A RECALL FOR EMISSIONS FROM THIS ENGINE?
TIRES
Sep 4, 1997
Incident date: Aug 15, 1997
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30 MPH AND THE TRANSMISISON LOCKED UP LOCKING UP THE FRONT WHEELS. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE FRONT TIRES WERE BOUNCING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS YET TO CORRECTED THE PROBELM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 12, 1996
Incident date: Nov 22, 1996
TIMING BELT FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/DIE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Jun 7, 1996
DRIVER'S AUTOMATIC SEAT BELTS FAIL TO ENGAGE, STICKING/STOPPING MIDWAY W/NOISE. LUBRICATION TEMPORARY FIXES PROBLEMS ONLY BY HOURS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 7, 1995
Incident date: May 27, 1995
A-FRAME OF CAR SNAPPED IN HALF DUE TO METAL STRESS CRACKS WHILE DRIVING. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Mar 15, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1994
FRONT DRIVER SIDE RETRACTOR IS NOT RETRACTING IT JAM . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 8, 1995
DRIVER'S SEATBELT BUCKLES INOPERATIVE, MUST PRESS RELEASE BUTTON TO INSERT MALE INTO FEMALE PORTION. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
VEHICLE ACCELERATES WHEN PUT IN REVERSE AND FOOT REMOVED FROM BRAKE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
TRANSMISSION SLIPS FROM 3RD GEAR INTO 1ST GEAR UPON ACCELERATION/RAPID DECELLERATION. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 MITSUBISHI GALANT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,250 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
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, 1990 MITSUBISHI GALANT
9 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
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.
TSB9911007
Jun 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS FOR REMANUFACTURED SHORT BLOCKS. *TT
TSB9723015
Dec 1, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT
TSB9723007
Jun 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID RESISTANCE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9711002
Feb 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD
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
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
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).
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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 (current) | 1 | 32 | |
| 1989 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |