Known Recalls

Model year record

1991 Mitsubishi Galant

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 78 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V168000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
9,560
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-22
Owners notified
1998-09-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift15—
Power train: automatic transmission12199,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine4—
Power train: axle assembly4—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Electrical system: ignition: module3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Power train2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1120,090 mi
Equipment: electrical1105,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal155,500 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension1105,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1990 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.