CarRecallWatchThe 1996 Mitsubishi Galant has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 136 complaints with NHTSA, including 27 crashes, 4 fires, 23 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (39 reports).
1996 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
Most common 1996 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Problem areas named in the 136 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 39 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 33 |
| Suspension | 23 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Structure | 13 |
| Visibility | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ROUTINE MAINTENANCE WAS BEING PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE DESTROYED AND WAS NO LONGER SAFE TO OPERATE. THE DAMAGE WAS BEYOND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 179,000.
I CURRENTLY BOUGHT THE 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT FOR MY WIFE AND 11 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER. THE DEALER TOLD ME I NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT TO GET THE PULL AND SHAKE OUT OF MY FRONT END. I TOOK IT TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP AND THE ASE MASTER TECH. TOLD ME MY CONTROL ARMS WERE BENT DUE TO CORROSION OF THE BALL JOINT, HE THEN TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES AND IF I DON'T GET THE PROBLEM FIXED IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING. I DON'T THINK IT WOULD BE SAFE FOR MY WIFE TO LOSE STEERING WITH OUR INFANT DAUGHTER SO NOW I GOT BIGGER PROBLEMS THEN A TWENTY FIVE DOLLAR FRONT END ALIGNMENT. I'M UPSET AT THE DEALER FOR NOT INFORMING ME WITH THESE RECALLS NOT THE MANUFACTURE FOR MAKING THE BA
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE, THE JACK WENT STRAIGHT THROUGH THE FRAME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING LIFTED. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A SHOP AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS EXCESSIVE RUST IN THE REAR SUBFRAME. THE CONTACT SOLD THE VEHICLE RATHER THAN HAVE IT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY IS ATTACHED TO THE SUBFRAME, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE BODY. THE ENTIRE PART IS EXTREMELY RUSTED AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM JACKING THE VEHICLE AND CHANGING THE TIRE. THE DEALER NOTIFIED THE CONTACT OF THIS FAILURE. THE FAILURE IS NOTICEABLE WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 162,000. UPDATED 01-11-08. *KB UPDATED 12/31/07 *TR
THE REAR UNDERCARRIAGE OF MY 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS SEVERE RUST DAMAGE TO THE POINT THAT YOU CANNOT EVEN JACK UP THE CAR AS THE JACK PENETRATES THEY SUB FRAME. THE STRUT FROM THE RIGHT REAR ALSO CAME LOOSE FROM THE TOWER. THE REAR WHEELS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE SUB FRAME ARE EXTREMELY UNSAFE. *TR
1996 Mitsubishi Galant questions
Does the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant?
Based on 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (39), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (33), Suspension (23).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 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.