1990 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1990 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

Most common 1990 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Problem areas named in the 21 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	13
Engine And Engine Cooling	7
Seat Belts	7
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Structure	1
Tires	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2003-09-04, Seat Belts
DRIVERS LAP SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. WHILE EXTENDING IT TO BUCKLE, A NOISE LIKE A TAPE MEASURE RAPIDLY CLOSING WAS HEARD, THEN IT WOULD NOT RETRACT. IT EXTENDS OUT TO ITS FULL EXTENT, AND IS APPARENTLY WORTHLESS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT.*AK

2003-04-08, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD AT A RAPID SPEED. *JB

2002-08-21, Engine And Engine Cooling
HARMONIC BALANCER FELL APART. THIS IS THE SECOND FAILURE OF THIS OEM PART. I THINK THEY ARE MADE FROM OLD TUNA CANS.*AK

2002-07-31, Power Train
CONSUMER HAS HAD VEHICLE FOR 5 YEARS, AND HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES. *AK

2002-02-07, Seat Belts
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, CONSUMER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY "LATCHING" THE LAP BELT, SOUNDS AS IF SOMETHING IS POPPING ON THE INSIDE OF THE LATCH. *JG

1990 Mitsubishi Galant questions

Does the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant: Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (13), Engine And Engine Cooling (7), Seat Belts (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.