Model year record

1994 Mitsubishi Galant

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

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.

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.