1987 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1987 Mitsubishi Galant has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (7 reports).

1Recalls
9Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Galant?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1987 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Recall 95V103004May 24, 1995658,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1987 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts7
Power Train2

What owners report

2000-02-17, Seat Belts
FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK UP WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP,ALLOWING PASSENGER TO FLY FOWARD, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
1999-06-22, Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED. MJS
1996-06-01, Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILED. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE)*SD
1996-01-19, Seat Belts
#95V103004 THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN . TT
1995-11-13, Seat Belts
MANUFACTURER HAS TAKEN EXCESSIVE PERIOD OF TIME TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CONCERNING BELT BUCKLES. TT

1987 Mitsubishi Galant questions

Does the 1987 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1987 Mitsubishi Galant: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1987 Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (7), Power Train (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1987 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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