Model year record

1994 Mitsubishi Galant

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 284 owner complaints on file.

Mitsubishi Galant, 1994–1998 generation
Pictured: the 1994–1998 generation. IFCAR, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V421001

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
567,432
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-18
Owners notified
2001-04-02

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V066001

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
307,000
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-05
Owners notified
1999-06-15

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V212000

Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
17,079
Reported to NHTSA
1998-09-08
Owners notified
1998-11-30

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal32—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint3086,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission13—
Structure: body: door12—
Suspension: front: control arm11—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip10—
Air bags9168 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine8—
Suspension: front8—
Visibility: power window devices and controls7—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch6—
Seat belts: front: anchorage6—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint6121,000 mi
Electrical system5—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5—
Power train: axle assembly5121,000 mi
Tires5—
Unknown or other5—
Vehicle speed control5—
Wheels5—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline4—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm4—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch3—
Power train: manual transmission3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3—
Structure: body3—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator2—
Electrical system: ignition2124,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Exterior lighting2—
Exterior lighting: headlights2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: linkages2—
Suspension2—
Suspension: rear2—
Visibility: windshield2—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys170,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Seat belts: front: webbing1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1161,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut1—
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar1—
Suspension: multiple axle1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—

The 1993 model has 26 times as many complaints as this one. The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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