1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT
4 recalls, 284 complaints - 40 TSBs
07E055000 Jul 26, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Defect Description
CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS COND... Read more
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.
00V421001 Dec 18, 2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED T... Read more
99V066001 Apr 5, 1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
98V212000 Sep 8, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS ASSEMBLED, GREASE WAS INADVERTENTLY APPLIED TO THE CONTACT POINT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTACT POINT TO HEAT UP CAUSING INTERNAL OPERATION ELEMENTS TO MELT ALLOWING THE SWTICH TO BECOME STUCK IN ON OR OFF POSITION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.
Complaint Statistics
284 total complaints
46 crashes 6 fires 24 injuries 4 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 32 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 30 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 12 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 |
| AIR BAGS | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 7 |
WHEELS
Jun 20, 2016
Incident date: Jun 19, 2016
PURCHASED 3 TIRES JUNE 18TH 2016. BY THE END OF THE DAY MY SPARE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY I TOOK IT BACK AND HAD A NEW ONE PUT BACK ON IT. JUNE 19TH THE TIRE THAT WAS PUT ON MY CAR ALSO WENT FLAT WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. I DECIDED TO FILE THIS FORMAL COMPLAINT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY REFU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 23, 2009
Incident date: Nov 10, 2009
FRONTAL AUTO ACCIDENT 1994 MITSIBISHI GALANT LS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY! *TR
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Aug 8, 2007
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
THE WHEEL OF MY DAUGHTER'S MITSUBISHI GALANT FELL OFF! WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT OUR HOME, THE GALANT'S BALL JOINT ON THE LOWER LATERAL CONTROL ARM FAILED. THE BALL JOINT PULLED OUT OF THE SOCKET AND THE TRANSAXLE PULLED OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS RESULTED IN THE WHEEL FALLING AGAINST ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Nov 24, 2006
Incident date: Aug 15, 2006
A NEAR MISS. THE NUT ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAME OFF ON DRIVERS SIDE. 75 MPH AND THANK GOODNESS I WAS STRONG TO PULL THE ASPHALT EATING FRONT END TO THE SIDE. GOING DOWNHILL HEARD WHAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE A PEBBLE HIT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR AND THEN WAS BEING PULLED UNDER THE ONCOMING SEMI. UPON F... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 18, 2005
Incident date: Aug 22, 2005
DURING REPLACEMENT OF STRUTS SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT BALL JOINTS HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *TS THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECALLED MANY BALL JOINTS RECALL #SR-04-001 ACCORDING TO ALLDATA. *NM
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Oct 17, 2005
Incident date: Aug 8, 2005
PURSUANT TO THE BALL JOINT RECALL FOR MY 1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT, I TOOK MY CAR TO OURISMAN MITSUBISHI IN 2004 WHO THEN INSPECTED THE BOOT, NOTICED THE BOOT WAS BROKEN YET THE SERVICEMAN RESEALED THE BOOT AND INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR WAS CHECKED AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE INTACT. IN AUGUST 2005... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 17, 2005
Incident date: Aug 8, 2005
PURSUANT TO THE BALL JOINT RECALL FOR MY 1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT, I TOOK MY CAR TO OURISMAN MITSUBISHI IN 2004 WHO THEN INSPECTED THE BOOT, NOTICED THE BOOT WAS BROKEN YET THE SERVICEMAN RESEALED THE BOOT AND INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR WAS CHECKED AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE INTACT. IN AUGUST 2005... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 17, 2005
Incident date: Aug 8, 2005
PURSUANT TO THE BALL JOINT RECALL FOR MY 1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT, I TOOK MY CAR TO OURISMAN MITSUBISHI IN 2004 WHO THEN INSPECTED THE BOOT, NOTICED THE BOOT WAS BROKEN YET THE SERVICEMAN RESEALED THE BOOT AND INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR WAS CHECKED AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE INTACT. IN AUGUST 2005... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Aug 17, 2005
Incident date: Apr 13, 2004
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS ,AND I TOOK MY CAR TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP, OURISMAN MITSUBISHI, LAST YEAR CONCERNING THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINT. IT WAS DETERMINED THERE THAT THE BALL JOINT WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. AFTER HAVING MY CAR INSPECTED BY MY PRIVATE AND CERT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jun 21, 2005
Incident date: Dec 7, 2004
DT: CALLER SAYS THE CAR STALLED AT ANY SPEED. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE. THEY COULD NOT REPLACE PARTS UNTIL THEY FIND THE ONE THAT WORKED MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TWICE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 12, 2005
Incident date: Mar 4, 2005
THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN A REAR END ACCIDENT. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED WITH NO EXPLANATION OF WHY THE BRAKES FAILED.*AK
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jan 26, 2005
Incident date: Aug 1, 1999
I BOUGHT MY 94 MITSUBISHI GALANT IN DECEMBER OF 1998. THE FIRST TIME MY ALTERNATOR BELT BROKE WAS AUGUST OF 1999. SINCE THEN MY BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 12 TIMES (7 TIMES THE BELT WAS REPLACED BY A MECHANIC). MOST OF THE TIME, MY HUSBAND OR MYSELF HAVE BEEN DRIVING WHEN THE BELT BRAKES LEAVING US STRA... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Nov 19, 2004
Incident date: Nov 4, 2004
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL 00V421003 REPAIRS. UPON LEAVING THE DEALER CONSUMER GOT INTO THE VEHICLE TO TAKE AN HOUR RIDE AND VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE ERRATICALLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO TWO OTHER MECHANICS, WHO DETERMINED THAT DEALER HAD DONE SOMETHING THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE DONE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jul 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 22, 2004
THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND UPON ENTERING THE BAY AT THE SHOP, THE LOWER BALL JOINT FELL OFF. RECALL NO. 00V421001. *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
May 21, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
THE RIGHT SIDE BALL JOINT SEPARATED ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.*MR *LA
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
May 21, 2004
Incident date: Jun 15, 2003
THE RIGHT SIDE BALL JOINT SEPARATED ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.*MR *LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Apr 20, 2004
Incident date: Apr 20, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE OVERHEATED, DEALERSHIP URGED CONSUMER TO CALL NHTSA TO REPORT THE PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Apr 7, 2004
LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT FELL OFF. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY STOP AND FALL FLAT TO THE GROUND. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Nov 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 6, 2003
WHILE TURNING 5 MPH, THE FRONT BALL JOINT AND AXLE SNAPPED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEARS TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *PH
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Nov 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 6, 2003
WHILE TURNING 5 MPH, THE FRONT BALL JOINT AND AXLE SNAPPED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEARS TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *PH
AIR BAGS
Jul 4, 2003
Incident date: Jul 4, 2003
THE AIR BAGS DID NOT OPEN DURING MY AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT IT WAS PRACTICALLY A HEAD ON COLLISION AND I WAS GOING AT A SPEED OF 45 MPH IT WAS A GOOD THING I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT OR I WOULD HAVE GONE RIGHT THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 26, 2003
Incident date: Jun 25, 2003
THE HARMONIC BALANCER SUDDENDLY BROKE ONE DAY AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK.THE MITSUBISHI DEALER SAID THAT IT SEEMED TO BE A VERY COMMOM OCCURANCE AND COMPLAINT AND THEREFORE HAD MANY PARTS IN STOCK. SEEMS TO ME THAT IF THEY HAVE TO STOCK A LOT OF THESE PARTS THEN MAYBE A BETTER LOOK AT THE MANUFACTURIN... Read more
TIRES
Dec 11, 2002
Incident date: Aug 9, 2002
THE LEFT FRONT GOODYEAR TIRE SEPARATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FRONT FENDER. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Nov 19, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WOULD GO UP AND DOWN, ALSO SOMETIMES THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 19, 2002
Incident date: Oct 8, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAP, ROTOR, PLUG WIRES AND DIST SEAL. *YH
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Oct 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A SHORTAGE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. POWER LOCKS ARE ALSO INOPERATIVE DEALER CONTACTED. *MR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A SHORTAGE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. POWER LOCKS ARE ALSO INOPERATIVE DEALER CONTACTED. *MR
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Sep 5, 2002
Incident date: Aug 31, 2002
CAR WAS SERVICED UNDER ONE RECALL IN SPRING OF THIS YEAR; HOWEVER, NOISE PERSISTS ON LEFT FRONT; MAINTENANCE MANAGER INFORMS ME THAT IT COULD BE SOME PART OTHER THAN BALL JOINT AND NOT A PART OF RECALL. NO SAFETY DEFECT INDICATED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 5, 2002
Incident date: Aug 15, 2002
ALL INTERIOR DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY RELOCK THEMSELVES REPEATEDLY; CHILD SAFETY LOCK NO LONGER WORKS. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Aug 30, 2002
FRONT BALL JOINTS BROKE WHEN OWNER WAS TURNING A CORNER. HE GOT OUT OF CAR AND SAW TIRE HAD SLUMPED OVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
AIR BAGS
Aug 20, 2002
THE AIRBAGS DID NOT FAIL TO WORK, MY COMPLAINT IS CONCERNING THE VINYL OF THE DASH THAT THE AIRBAG IS KEPT IN. THE VINYL OF THE CAR LOOKS AS IF IT HAS BEEN WARPED FROM THE SUN. THE VINYL AROUND THE AIRBAG LOOKS LIKE IT IS RECEEDING FROM THE DASH. THE TOP PART OF THE AIRBAG COVER IS POPPING UP AND... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 14, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATES WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS IN POSSESSION OF HIS VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 16, 2002
Incident date: Apr 12, 2002
THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THE HARMONIC BALANCER HAS BROKEN AND CAUSED THE LOWER PULLEY TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE ENGINE CAUSING A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. DEALERS & SERVICE STATIONS IDENTIFY THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT IDENTIFY IT AND HAS NO RECORD OF HOW MANY TIMES THIS HAS ... Read more
TIRES
Mar 12, 2002
FRONT TIRES WEAR ON THE INSIDE. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 25, 2002
Incident date: Feb 4, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, THE LEFT REAR DOOR WILL SWING OPEN AND WILL NOT LOCK OR SHUT.*AK *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Jan 22, 2002
Incident date: Dec 22, 2001
THE BALL JOINT TO DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT 50MPH, THE CAR VEERED TO LEFT AND SKIDDED ABOUT 500 FEET BEFORE I COULD GET VEHICLE TO STOP. WHEN I DID THE DRIVER TIRE WAS PERPENDICULAR TO THE CAR AND THE BASE OF MOTOR WAS RESTING ON THE GROUND. AFTER MITSIBUSHI REPAIRED THE B... Read more
Crash
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 22, 2002
Incident date: Dec 22, 2001
THE BALL JOINT TO DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD AT 50MPH, THE CAR VEERED TO LEFT AND SKIDDED ABOUT 500 FEET BEFORE I COULD GET VEHICLE TO STOP. WHEN I DID THE DRIVER TIRE WAS PERPENDICULAR TO THE CAR AND THE BASE OF MOTOR WAS RESTING ON THE GROUND. AFTER MITSIBUSHI REPAIRED THE B... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Nov 13, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 2001
CONSUMER STATES WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS IN POSSESSION OF HIS VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT.*JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Oct 12, 2001
RECALL 00 V 421 001/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT: REPORTING UPPER BALL JOINT IS FAILING AS LOWER BALL JOINT; NOTIFIED THAT UPPER BALL JOINT IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Oct 12, 2001
Incident date: Oct 12, 2001
RECALL 00 V 421 001/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT: REPORTING UPPER BALL JOINT IS FAILING AS LOWER BALL JOINT; NOTIFIED THAT UPPER BALL JOINT IS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 2, 2001
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 13, 2001
Incident date: Jul 10, 2001
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY, AND VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK TIMING CRANK SENSOR ORIGINAL PART WAS LARGER THAN SHOULD HAVE BEEN. WHICH CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE CRANKSHAFT.*YD
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Jun 29, 2001
Incident date: Jun 26, 2001
RECALL#00V421001/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR01-007. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER STATED VEHICLE WAS SALVAGED. DEALER WILL NOT FIX VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jun 20, 2001
THE CAR IS VEERING TO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME. THE BODY OF THE CAR SHAKES UP/DOWN AND LEFT TO RIGHT. THIS IS VERY NOTICEABLE AT 30MPH. BELOW THAT SPEED, THE STEERIG WHEEL MOVES LEFT TO RIGHT RAPIDLY. WHEN THE CAR DIPS, THE CAR BOUNCES SIDEWAY THAT COULD BE COMPENSATED OR CONTROLLED BY THE STEERING WH... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Jun 4, 2001
LOCKS WILL SOMETIMES UNLOCK OR LOCK BY THEMSELVES. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Jun 4, 2001
AFTER MAKING WIDE LEFT TURNS THE CLUTCH PEDAL GOES VERY SOFT. NEEDS TO LIFT UP WITH FOOT THEN IT OK UNTILL NEXT WIDE LET TURN. ALMOST CAUSED A FATAL ACCIDENT ONCE.*AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
May 18, 2001
Incident date: May 18, 2001
MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR-01-0007; CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINTS ON LEFTSIDE OF VEHICLE BROKE. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
May 10, 2001
Incident date: May 10, 1999
PASSENGER'S SIDE WINDOW DID NOT WORK. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY FIXED IT. WHEN CONSUMER GOT HOME IT STOPPED WORKING AGAIN. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Apr 30, 2001
WHILE DRIVING LOWER BALL JOINTS COLLAPSED AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TURNED OUTWARD. ALSO, AXLE CAME LOOSE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL, BUT HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 30, 2001
WHILE DRIVING LOWER BALL JOINTS COLLAPSED AND FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TURNED OUTWARD. ALSO, AXLE CAME LOOSE. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. VEHICLE WAS UNDER RECALL, BUT HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED.*AK
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1994 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 | Premium | $3,800 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 27.0 | 22.0 | Premium | $3,450 |
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, 1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT
40 manufacturer communications from 38 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 2 |
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
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.
0255002
Mar 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED AIR CONDITIONER MAGNETIC CLUTCH SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG
9923010
Oct 1, 1999
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
9922003
Oct 1, 1999
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT
48
Jun 1, 1999
021540 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT IDENTIFICATION. *TT
98070120012
Sep 8, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON A/T SHIFT CABLE KIT INSTALLATION TIP. *YC
TSB9823014
Sep 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCING A/T HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFTS. *TT
TSB9813007
Jul 1, 1998
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
PROCEDURES ON FULE PUMP OPERATION CHECK. *YC
TSB
Jul 1, 1998
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON CORRECTED AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT. *YC
TSB9823007
Jun 1, 1998
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE IS INCORRECTLY PRINTED IN THE AFFECTED SERVICE MANUAL PAGES. *YC
TSB9813005
Jun 1, 1998
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT
TSB9813004
May 1, 1998
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON CORRECTED FUEL INJECTOR RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT TEMPERATURE VALUES. *YC
TSB9723015
Dec 1, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT
97110154013
Nov 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION CONTAINING ADDITIONAL GLASS ANTENNA CAUTIONS AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES. *YC
97090154006
Sep 1, 1997
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
REVISED HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *YC
97090154011
Sep 1, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
MULTI-PURPOSE FUSE CAPACITY IS INCORRECTLY SPECIFIED IN THE AFFECTED SERVICE MANUAL PAGES. *YC
TSB9700005
Jun 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MUT-II SCAN TOOL WARRANTY. *TW
TSB9723006
Jun 1, 1997
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
IGNITION KEY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. *TW
TSB9716004
May 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GENERATOR STATOR REMOVAL - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9742A005
Mar 1, 1997
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUNROOF TRIM COVER LOOSE. *JD
TSB9716001
Mar 1, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY DISCHARGE DURING IDLING. *JD
TSB9752B002
Feb 1, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
ADDITIONAL SRS AIR BAG TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES- SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JD
TSB9711002
Feb 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD
TSB9633A005
Dec 1, 1996
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE DIAGNOSIS. *TW
TSB9654012
Dec 1, 1996
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ANTENNA TIGHTENING TORQUE. *TW
TSB9613021
Nov 1, 1996
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
REVISED HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER RESISTANCE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9616002
Nov 1, 1996
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
BATTERY DISCHARGING DURING IDLING. *TW
TSB9622005
Nov 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ADDITIONAL MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT LEVER OPERATIONAL INSPECTION - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
TSB9555002
May 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
GALANT A/C NOISE. *TW
TSB9535001
May 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
UNKNOWN
SC95002
Apr 1, 1995
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
UNKNOWN
TSB9533A001
Mar 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
UNKNOWN
TSB9533A001
Mar 1, 1995
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
STEERING DRIFT DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTION. *TW
TSB9454003
Nov 1, 1994
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ECM CAUSES HEADLIGHTS TO DIM DURING DECELERATION. *TW
TSB9442B003
Nov 1, 1994
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
POWER DOOR LOCKS LOCK AND UNLOCK BY THEMSELVES. *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 (current) | 4 | 284 | |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | View |