CarRecallWatchThe 1986 Mitsubishi Galant has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (3 reports).
1Recalls
4Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1986 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
Most common 1986 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
THERE CONTINUES TO BE EXCESSIVE SCRAPING SOUND WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT COME BACK TO SAME POSITION AFTER MAKING TURN-THIS IS EVEN AFTER A WHEEL ALIGNMENT AT SEARS-ELMHURST, NY ON 10/30/00. HEATER BLOWS COLD AIR IF NOT SET ON AUTO-THERMOSTAT ; AND THEN MUST BE SET AT LEAST 75 DEGREES; WAS IN MITSUBISHI DEALER ON 11 AVENUE NYC OVER PAST 2 YEARS; HEATER CORE WAS REPLACED; EVIDENTLY NOT THE PROBLEM; MITSUBISHI DIDN'T SEEM TO KNOW WHAT THE CAUSE WAS BUT WOULDN'T REFUND ME FOR THE PART THEY ORIGNALLY REPLACED *AK
UPON IMPACT, DURING FRONTAL CRASH AT APPROX. 35MPH, 1:30 ON FRONT BUMPER, WHEN SWERVED TO AVOID COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE, HIT TELEPHONE POLE, SHOULDER /LAP BELT BUCKLE UNBUCKLED, VEHICLE ROLLED, DRIVER WAS THROWN OUT OF DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW AND WAS KILLED. *AK
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT LATCH AND DRIVER GETTING HARD TO LATCH. TT
DIFFICULTY LATCHING SEAT BELT ON DRIVER. BROKEN. TT
1986 Mitsubishi Galant questions
Does the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (3), Visibility (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1986 Mitsubishi Galant has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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