1991 MITSUBISHI GALANT
1 recalls — 78 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
78 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 15 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 12 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 4 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 |
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Nov 28, 2007
Incident date: Oct 16, 1997
I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM OFF AND ON SINCE 1997 HAVE PUT IN THREE ECM COMPUTERS WHY WAS THIS PROBLEM NEVER ADDRESSED BY MANUFACTURER CHECK OUT THIS SITE -HTTP://WWW.90GSX.COM/ECLIPSE/CAP/CAPS.HTM ALONG WITH OIL LEAKAGE RECALL OF 97-98 WHICH I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF & JUST FOUND OUT WITH MY CAR LEAKING... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 26, 2006
Incident date: Jan 21, 2006
TRANSMISSION FAILURE TO SHIFT TO THIRD GEAR AFTER REPLACING TRANSMISSION WITH OTHER UNIT LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. ( APRIL 2005) MAKES A LOUD BANG WHEN DOWNSHIFTING TO 1ST GEAR UPON STOPPING. *NM
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
RIGHT BOOT HAS SELF DESTRUCTED FOR THE THIRD TIME (THE FIRST TIME WAS AROUND 35000 & I WAS TOLD THEY SHOULD BE GOOD FOR AT LEAST 60000 - THE LEFT ONE WAS). LEFT BOOT HAS ONLY HAD TO BE REPLACED 1 TIME (AROUND 65000)& WAS NOT AS BADLY DAMAGED AS THE RIGHT HAS BEEN EVERY TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW I... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
RIGHT BOOT HAS SELF DESTRUCTED FOR THE THIRD TIME (THE FIRST TIME WAS AROUND 35000 & I WAS TOLD THEY SHOULD BE GOOD FOR AT LEAST 60000 - THE LEFT ONE WAS). LEFT BOOT HAS ONLY HAD TO BE REPLACED 1 TIME (AROUND 65000)& WAS NOT AS BADLY DAMAGED AS THE RIGHT HAS BEEN EVERY TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW I... Read more
SUSPENSION
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2003
RIGHT BOOT HAS SELF DESTRUCTED FOR THE THIRD TIME (THE FIRST TIME WAS AROUND 35000 & I WAS TOLD THEY SHOULD BE GOOD FOR AT LEAST 60000 - THE LEFT ONE WAS). LEFT BOOT HAS ONLY HAD TO BE REPLACED 1 TIME (AROUND 65000)& WAS NOT AS BADLY DAMAGED AS THE RIGHT HAS BEEN EVERY TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW I... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
PURCHASED A VEHICLE AT EASTABOGA AUTO SALES. DROVE THE CAR FOR 1 DAY THE TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP I TOOK IT BACK TO WHERE I BOUGHT IT HE TOLD ME TO DRIVE IT A COUPLE OF DAYS BECAUSE HE HAD JUST PUT A NEW MOTOR IN IT AND IT HAD BEEN SITTING UP FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS TO DRIVE IT AND LET EVERYTHING ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
Sep 4, 2003
Incident date: Jul 23, 2003
REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF BOTH FRONT AXLES IN 1991 MITSUBISHI GALANT AFTER ONLY 55,577 MILES.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
May 28, 2003
Incident date: May 23, 2003
I WANT TO FILE A COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ECU FAILURE OF MY 91 MITSUBISHI GALANT. I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED THREE YEARS AGO. RECENTLY, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE ERROR CODE SHOWED A BAD BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR. I REPLACED IT AND COULDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. A SHOP REPLACED IT AGAIN AND THE ERROR COD... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 23, 2002
Incident date: Aug 20, 2002
VEHICLE HAD A RECALL DONE ON VEHICLE REGARDING TRANSFER CASE A FEW YEARS AGO. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN. TRANSFER CASE WILL LOCK UP WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
May 13, 2002
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
OVERDRIVE FLUID IS LEAKING, ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE, BUT ALL DEALER DID WAS TAKE A LOOK AT VEHICLE. THEN, DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT LEAKING. THEY DID NOT REPLACE ANYTHING. CURRENTLY, THEY DO NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
May 3, 2002
VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER 98V16800 FOR TRASNFER CASE. HE IS STILL HAVING PROBLEM SINCE RECALL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Sep 18, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, TECHNICIAN STATED TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 14, 2001
Incident date: Sep 7, 2001
CAR WHILE DRIVING STARTS IDLING AND THEN STARTS CLICKING INSIDE AND THE SHUTS OFF THEN STARTS RIGHT BACK UP AGAIN ALSO BURNS OIL. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 5, 2001
Incident date: Sep 2, 2000
WHEN ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION IS COLD AND CONSUMER STEPS ON BRAKES, TRANSMISSION WON'T DOWNSHIFT FROM A HIGH SPEED. VEHICLE FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING STRAIGHT THROUGH A LIGHT. SOMETIMES, THERE'S A LOUD BANG WHEN STOPPING.*AK *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Mar 15, 2001
Incident date: Nov 12, 2000
MY 1991 MITSUBISHI GALANT STALLED WHILE DRIVING 3 TIMES OVER 3 MONTHS. ONE DAY, THE CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER DRIVING IT TO WORK. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED IN A SHOP. THE CAR THEN HAD SEVERE HARD IDLING PROBLEMS. THE SERVO WAS THEN REPLACED. THE IDLING PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED AND IS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 15, 2001
Incident date: Nov 12, 2000
MY 1991 MITSUBISHI GALANT STALLED WHILE DRIVING 3 TIMES OVER 3 MONTHS. ONE DAY, THE CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER DRIVING IT TO WORK. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED IN A SHOP. THE CAR THEN HAD SEVERE HARD IDLING PROBLEMS. THE SERVO WAS THEN REPLACED. THE IDLING PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED AND IS... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 8, 2001
WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN IT IS VERY SLUGGISH AND DOES NOT PICK UP SPEED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Feb 22, 2001
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A NO START CONDITION ABOUT EVERY 4 DAYS. DEALER HAS REPLACED BATTERIES 4 TIMES, AND TOOK COMPUTER OUT, AND WAS SENT TO HOUSTON, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE, AND WAS NOT WILLING TO HELP CONSUMER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Feb 22, 2001
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A NO START CONDITION ABOUT EVERY 4 DAYS. DEALER HAS REPLACED BATTERIES 4 TIMES, AND TOOK COMPUTER OUT, AND WAS SENT TO HOUSTON, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE, AND WAS NOT WILLING TO HELP CONSUMER. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 14, 2000
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING THAT RECALL 98V168 BE COMPLETED ON VEHICLE, THE DEALER IS CHARGING FOR PARTS THAT THE CONSUMER FEELS ARE NOT NEEDED AND ONLY WANTS THE RECALL REPAIR DONE. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 1996
THE VEHICLES MAIN COMPUTER HAS BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING CRONIC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHTS, RADIO AND ALARM. NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Jul 17, 2000
TIMING BELT FAILED. *MJS
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 6, 2000
Incident date: Jul 17, 2000
CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE RECALL REPAIR (98V-168) COULD NOT BE COMPLETED UNTIL THEY FIXED A TRANSMISSION LEAK WHICH WOULD COST $500. *MJS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 23, 2000
EXCESSIVE BRAKE FLUID LEAK. DEALER HAS REPLACED BRAKES THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 30, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jan 31, 2000
RECALL # 98V168001 POWER TRAIN: TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) DEALER STATED THAT RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED SOME TIME AGO. EVEN THOUGH RECALL WORK WAS PERFORMED CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING LEAKS AND NOISES COMING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP ABOUT A MONTH AGO. DEALERSH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Jan 20, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 1999
I WAS TOLD BY A NHTSA CONSELOR THAT I HAD TO FILL OUT THIS FORM TO SOLVE MY PROBLEM. I HAVE A 1991 MITUBISHIU GALANT VR4 . THIS VEHICAL HAS AN AWD DRIVETRAION . TO MY KNOWLAGE ALL MITUBISHI VEHICALS WITH THIS FEATURE BETWEEN 1990 TO 1998 WERE RECALLED. I PERSONALY KNOW ABOUT 40 OTHER 1991 MITUBISHI ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Sep 3, 1999
Incident date: Aug 28, 1999
I BOUGHT A 1991 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS 4DR FROM A LOCAL DEALER(YORKTOWN MITSUBISHI, NEW YORK) 4 MONTHS AGO. A FEW DAYS AGO WHILE DRIVING MY CAR, THE ECU UNIT (ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE) BURNED OUT AND ALL OF THE POWER IN THE CAR SUBSEQUENTLY SHUT OFF. KEEP IN MIND THAT THE FUSE DID NOT BLOW WHEN THIS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jun 22, 1999
Incident date: Jul 6, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jun 9, 1999
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
TRANSFER CASE LOCKS UP REAR WHEELS, CAUSING A 75 FOOT SKID. THE CAR WAS TOWED BY FLATBED TO STOHLMAN 6/1/99. THE DAMAGE WAS ASSESSED, AND IS STILL AT STOHLMAN DUE TO LACK OF PARTS FROM MITSUBISHI. I HAVE CALLED TO GET AN ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE FROM SERVICE MGR. GARY BEAVERS, BUT HE WILL NOT GIVE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Feb 17, 1999
TRANSFER CASE FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Feb 17, 1999
AFTER LATCHING LAP BELT INTO BELT BUCKLE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL RELEASE FROM BUCKLE WITHOUT REASON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT HIS COMPLAINT BECANCELED SINCE THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO HER OWN ERROR. SODA WAS SPILLED INTO SEAT BELT LATC... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 8, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
MY TRANSMISSION COMPUTER HAS FAILED, EVEN AFTER SPENDING MONEY ON A REPLACEMENT. OFCOURSE ONLY AFTER THE WARRANTY ON THE REPLACEMENT PART EXPIRED. MY TRANSMISSION ITSELF IS ALSO BAD. NEEDS A COMPLETE OVERHAUL. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 29, 1999
RIGHT FRONT AXLE BROKE OFF.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 20, 1999
Incident date: Jan 20, 1997
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MALFUCTIONS CAUSING SURGING AND NO REVERSE POSITION DUE TO A SEAL WHICH SHRINKS AND DOES NOT LET THE FLUID FLOW THROUGH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Aug 25, 1998
TRANSFER CASE RECALL.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Aug 5, 1998
TRANSFER CASE FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 28, 1998
TRANSMISSION FAILURE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
May 17, 1998
TRANSFER CASE YOKE LEAKS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 27, 1998
Incident date: Apr 20, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAKING.
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Apr 21, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION PRIOR TO RECALL 98V-069).
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Mar 29, 1998
TRANSFER CASE SEVERELY LEAKS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 18, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAKS.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 17, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAK.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 15, 1998
TRANSFER CASE SEAL FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 14, 1998
Incident date: Apr 6, 1998
TRANSFER CASE YOKE LEAKING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 14, 1998
Incident date: Apr 1, 1993
TRANSFER CASE SEIZURE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 14, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAKS, CAN CAUSE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 10, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAK. ALTHOUGH A RECALL WAS ISSUED BY CHRYSLER FOR MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE/ EAGLE TALON AND PLYMOUTH LASER FOR TRANSFER CASE LEAKS, GALANT RV4 WAS NOT RECALLED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Feb 3, 1998
THE HORN HAS NOT WORKED CONSISTENTLY SINCE JUST AFTER PURCHASE.
Showing 50 of 78 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy — 1991 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) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $3,050 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $3,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 21.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,550 |
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 — 1991 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
335
Reported Crashes
116
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 (current) | 1 | 78 | |
| 1990 | 1 | 32 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |