Model year record

1995 Mitsubishi Galant

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 296 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 00V237000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
10,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-25
Owners notified
2000-09-25

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN IMPROPER SPOT WELD ON THE BAFFLE PLATE TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.

Safety risk

A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK COULD ALLOW FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK FOR ANY SIGNS OF CRACKING. IF NO CRACKING OR LEAKING IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEALING PROTECTOR PLATE. IF ANY CRACKING OR LEAKAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.

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 99V066002

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
1,731
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-05
Owners notified
1999-06-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. 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
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint38117,000 mi
Air bags: frontal33142,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1954,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip12109,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor12
Engine and engine cooling: engine9100,000 mi
Suspension: front9
Suspension: front: control arm9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components7
Unknown or other7182,541 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint6
Suspension: rear6
Visibility: windshield6
Electrical system: ignition5
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner5182,541 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads5
Vehicle speed control5
Electrical system4150,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery4
Power train: driveline: driveshaft4
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal4
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4
Air bags3
Electrical system: wiring3182,541 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Steering: hydraulic power assist system3
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module2
Engine and engine cooling2182,541 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Interior lighting2
Power train: axle assembly2
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2
Power train: manual transmission2182,541 mi
Seat belts2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields2182,541 mi
Suspension2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2
Tires: tread/belt2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine1201,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting1150,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, other1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seats1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Seats: mid/rear assembly1
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1
Steering: linkages1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: door1
Tires1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility1182,541 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has about 1.5 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.