1992 MITSUBISHI GALANT

1 recalls, 43 complaints - 10 TSBs

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

9,560 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

43 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT	14
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS	1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	1

Incident date: May 18, 2009

I WAS DRIVING MY MOTHER-N-LAWS 1992 MITSUBISHI GALANT AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE CAR JUST STARTED TO SWERVE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT MAKING A WEIRD SCRAPPING SOUND MAKING ME THINK THE BRAKES WERE PROBABLY LOCKED UP. SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE CAR WAS ON... Read more

Incident date: May 18, 2009

Incident date: Aug 13, 2006

1992 MITSUBISHI GALANT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *KB A NEW ENGINE HAD BEEN INSTALL 3000 MILES PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *NM

Fire

Incident date: Nov 1, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN 98V168000 CONCERNING THE TRANSFER CASE. RECALL REPAIRS WAS PERFORMED ON 10-20-03. IN NOVEMBER 2005 WITH ONLY 8000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE THE TRANSFER CASE BEGAN TO LEAK FLUID, AND ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO TH... Read more

Incident date: Sep 19, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATES IN AUGUST 04 HE HAD H CAR INSPECTED AND IT PASSED INSPECTION, AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSFER CASE IN TRANSMISSION. HE HEARD THERE WAS A RECALL ON TRANSFER CASE, HE HAD IT CHECKED. ABOUT THREE DAYS AGO THE REAR WHEELS ON 1992 MITSUBISHI GALLANT LO... Read more

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 98V168000 CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE , BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Incident date: Nov 8, 2003

MY CAR HAD BEEN STALLING SINCE AUGUST 2003. THE FIRST TIME I BROUGHT IT INTO HAVE IT SERVICED AT FIRESTONE, THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. IN NOVEMBER 2003 MY CAR WAS STALLING AGAIN AND I LOST POWER DRIVING IT, AS THE CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF. I HAD BROUGHT MY CAR IN AGAIN TO A DIFFERENT FIRESTONE. ... Read more

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS SMOKE CAME FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE. INITIALLY THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A DEALER THAT THE REAR TRANS AXLE SHOULD BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER TO GET A SECOND OPINION. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER RECALL 98V168000 CONCERNING T... Read more

THE VEHICLE WAS RECALLED IN JAPAN (JULY 2000) AND IN FEBRUARY (2001) CITING SAFETY REASONS DUE TO THIS AND RELATED PROBLEMS. IT WAS NOT RECALLED IN AMERICA. WAITED ALL THESE MONTHS TO SEE IF IT WILL BE RECALLED. SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN, I FULLY EXPECTED TO SEE THIS VEHICLE IN ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 18, 1999

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WILL NOT START. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED THIS WAS A RESULT OFF THE MAIN COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONING. HAD IT REPLACED PROBLEM REACCURED. MR

Incident date: May 21, 2001

BURNS OIL DIED RIGT ON HIGWAY NOW I OWN ANTHE R ONE ND IT DOES HE SAMETHING. *AK

Incident date: Apr 1, 2001

DEALER SAID THE RECALL WAS DONE, A LEAK CAN OCCUR AND POTENTIALLY LOCK UP ALL WHEELS AT ANY GIVEN SPEED. DUE TO INADEQUATE REPAIRS THIS PROBLEM STILL IS OCCURING.

Incident date: Mar 29, 2001

THE DEALERS ARE NOT FIXING THE RECALL PROPERLY AND REFUSING YOU WHEN YOU GO BACK. THIS AFFECTS ALL AWD MITSUBISHI 1990'-1999. I AM IN NEED OF A NEW TRANSFER CASE (MITSU$1800) AND SUPPORTING YOKES AND SEALS AS DAMAGE RESULTS FROM LEAKING WHEN NOT PROPERLY FIXED AND CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE REAR WHEEL... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2000

RECALL 98V168001/TRANSFER CASE: WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY AT SPEED OF 55 MPH REAR WHEELS COMMENCED TO LOCK UP AND CAUSED STEERING TO BE UNCONTROLLABLE. LATER ON RECEIVING A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE, DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *A... Read more

CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERNCE TO RECALL NUMBER 98V168001, DEALER MADE, RECALL REPAIRS TO VEHICLE. CONSUMER IS CURRENTLY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSFER CASE, NEARLY LOCKING UP WHEN DRIVING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED BOTH DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. BOTH REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 1994

OIL SEALS NEED REPLACING ABOUT EVERY TWO YEARS ST 75,000 MILES THEN AT 130,000 THEN AT 160,000. REPAIR IS $400-$500

Incident date: Sep 3, 1999

MOTORIZED SEAT BELT CABLE FELL OFF THE TRACK, AND THE BELT IS DANGLING FROM THE HOOD OF CAR. SEATBELT DOESN'T WORK AT ALL. *AK

Incident date: Jun 1, 1999

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND WAS HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE, DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK

Crash

Incident date: Oct 1, 1996

OWNER BELIEVES VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE TRANSFER CASE LOCK UP RECALL FOR SIMILAR MODELS LIKE TALON AND ECLIPSE (98V069003).

Incident date: Jun 1, 1995

TRANSFER CASE LEAKS.

TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR AND SOMETIMES FIRST GEAR. REVERSE WOULD ENGAGE ONLY AFTER GRINDING THE GEARS.

ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FAILED

DEFECTIVE YOKE SEAL LOCATED WITHIN TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING, CAUSING WHEELS TO LOCK UP, WILL NOT TURN PRIOR TO RECALL 98V-069000.

Incident date: Jul 10, 1997

I FOUND THE CAR HAS A LEAKING TRANSFER CASE/YOKE ASSY. I BROUGHT THIS TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ATTENTION. THEY INFORMED ME THEY ALL DO AND ALL YOU CAN DO IS REFILL IT AS IT GETS LOW. BUT BEING A MEMBER OF THE CLUB DSM I KNEW THIS TO BE FALSE, IN THAT IT IS POSSABLE TO SEAL THE LEAK SOME WHAT WI... Read more

TRANSFER CASE LEAKS.

Incident date: Jun 1, 1995

TRANSFER CASE LEAKS CONTINUOUSLY. *AK

TRANSFER CASE LEAKS AND NEEDS TO BE REFILLED EVERY SO OFTEN. IF IT WERE TO RUN DRY, ALL FOUR WHEELS WOULD LOCK UP AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.

TRANSFER CASE LEAKS.

Incident date: Jan 1, 1994

TRASFER CASE LEAKAGE.

TRANSFER CASE LEAKS.

Incident date: May 1, 1995

TRANSFER CASE LEAK.

Incident date: Feb 1, 1998

A SEVERE FUEL LEAK DEVELOPED ON THE EXTERNAL SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT ON TOP OF THE TANK. THE METAL COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL LINE CORRODED.

Incident date: Feb 1, 1998

A SEVERE FUEL LEAK DEVELOPED ON THE EXTERNAL SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT ON TOP OF THE TANK. THE METAL COMPONENTS OF THE FUEL LINE CORRODED.

THE YOKE ON THE TRANSFER CASE LEAKS.

Incident date: May 1, 1995

TRANSFER CASE FAILURE. *AK

Incident date: Jan 17, 1997

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE BATTERY CABLE, CAUSINGTHE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

Fire

VALVE COVER GASKET/SEALS LEAKING.

Incident date: Apr 30, 1996

FRONT BRAKES WORN.

Incident date: Jun 9, 1996

VEHICLES AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT HOLDER OVER SHOULDER AREA BROKE OFF WHILE IN USE. *AK

Incident date: Apr 9, 1996

NOISY BRAKES. *SD

Incident date: Apr 12, 1996

FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION; WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES GEARS. *AK

EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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	$2,950
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	25.0	21.0	Regular	$2,950
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	17.0	23.0	19.0	Regular	$3,250
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	17.0	23.0	19.0	Premium	$4,000
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	21.0	28.0	23.0	Regular	$2,650
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	18.0	24.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive)	18.0	23.0	20.0	Regular	$3,100

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, 1992 MITSUBISHI GALANT

10 manufacturer communications from 10 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	1
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)	1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	1
160000 STRUCTURE	1

350000 EQUIPMENT

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

160000 STRUCTURE

This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS FOR REMANUFACTURED SHORT BLOCKS. *TT

101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID RESISTANCE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

MUT-II SCAN TOOL WARRANTY. *TW

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD

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.

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

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 (current)	1	43
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	1	0	View

Other MITSUBISHI Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
OUTLANDER	352	1,784	View
OUTLANDER PHEV	157	36	View
ECLIPSE	131	2,788	View
OUTLANDER SPORT	91	719	View
LANCER	69	1,136	View
MIRAGE	53	941	View
MONTERO	47	994	View
ECLIPSE SPYDER	34	285	View

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1992 MITSUBISHI GALANT

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 MITSUBISHI GALANT

Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 MITSUBISHI GALANT

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, MITSUBISHI GALANT

MITSUBISHI GALANT - All Years Overview

MITSUBISHI GALANT - Year by Year

Other MITSUBISHI Models