1995 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

5 safety recalls on file

The 1995 Mitsubishi Galant has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA, including 32 crashes, 5 fires, 25 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (72 reports).

5Recalls
209Owner complaints
32Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1995 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Recall 00V421001Dec 18, 2000567,432 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Recall 00V237Aug 25, 200010,000 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Recall 99V066001Apr 5, 1999307,000 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint

Recall 99V066002Apr 5, 19991,731 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch

Recall 98V212Sep 8, 199817,079 vehicles affected

Most common 1995 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Problem areas named in the 209 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension72
Service Brakes, Hydraulic40
Air Bags38
Power Train31
Electrical System18
Engine And Engine Cooling15
Visibility13
Steering12
Vehicle Speed Control10
Unknown Or Other7

What owners report

2014-07-08, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE CHECK ENGINE SENSOR LIGHT AND BRAKE SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND CONTINUED TO FLASH OFF AND ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,000.
2010-06-04, Unknown Or Other
I SPRAYED MY 95 MITSUBISHI GALANT MOTOR OFF AND RINSED IT OFF, IT RAN FOR ABOUT TWENTY MINUTES AND THEN SHUT OFF. NOW ITS JUST TURNING AD WILL NOT START. *TR
2008-09-13, Electrical System
IT STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS AND RADIO STAYING ON EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF, IT WAS LIKE THAT FOR A FEW DAYS THEN I WAS DRIVING UP THE ROAD TO MEET SOME FRIENDS WHEN I SPELLED SOMETHING BURNING THEN SMOKE STARTED ROLLING OUT OF MY STEERING COLUMN. *TR
2008-08-18, Exterior Lighting
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT IN THE VEHICLE WOULD ILLUMINATE. HE WOULD ALSO HAVE TO PULL THE FUSE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL BECAUSE IT APPEARED TO BE STUCK. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT HONOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V212000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH) BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT WILL PAY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 155,852 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
2008-01-22, Suspension
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V421001 (SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT). THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 117,000.

1995 Mitsubishi Galant questions

Does the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (72), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (40), Air Bags (38).

How do I check if a recall on my 1995 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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