Model year record

1999 Mitsubishi Galant

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 296 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V428000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Vehicles affected
100,432
Reported to NHTSA
2004-09-01

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V011001

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
277,227
Reported to NHTSA
2001-01-16
Owners notified
2001-03-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Safety risk

FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V225001

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
228,294
Reported to NHTSA
2000-08-10
Owners notified
2000-09-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

Safety risk

A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V333001

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
19,179
Reported to NHTSA
1999-11-23
Owners notified
2000-02-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.

Safety risk

THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE LEAD TO THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS GROUNDED; AND (4) THE TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD LAMPS WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE VOLTAGE MONITOR LEAD IS GROUNDED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD A METAL MANIFOLD BRACKET (FROM GALANT MODELS ONLY - ECLIPSE HAS NO SUCH BRACKET). DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES SHOW NO DAMAGE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR ALONG WITH HEAT RESISTANT HARNESS CLIPS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES DO SHOW DAMAGE, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HARNESS WITH PREINSTALLED INTEGRAL HEAT PROTECTION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V305001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
98,817
Reported to NHTSA
1999-11-01
Owners notified
1999-12-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Safety risk

LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3055,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip28
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc25
Suspension: front14
Air bags: frontal1068,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission10
Unknown or other1055,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline9
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components9
Suspension9150,000 mi
Vehicle speed control881,208 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood7
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor7
Structure: body: door7
Structure: body5
Electrical system45,100 mi
Electrical system: ignition4100,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring4141,203 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system436,421 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly4141,203 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Equipment352,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights3
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch3109,371 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3
Service brakes, hydraulic375,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads380,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Structure388,000 mi
Tires3
Wheels: hub380,000 mi
Air bags2115,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly2
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter240,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2
Steering247,560 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2
Wheels2150,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1141,203 mi
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: starter assembly1126,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly163,000 mi
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front180,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Service brakes1196,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Structure: body: bumpers1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1
Suspension: rear1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal132,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core133,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: switch/wiring1126,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1144,674 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1998 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 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.