CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Mitsubishi Galant has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA, including 30 crashes, 10 fires, 17 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (105 reports).
1999 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
Most common 1999 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Problem areas named in the 215 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 105 |
| Suspension | 28 |
| Electrical System | 26 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 19 |
| Structure | 17 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Air Bags | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
What owners report
WHILE TRAVELING DOWN A DIRT ROAD GOING ABOUT 5 MPH THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE NOT ANY OF THE RUBBER BOOTS THE CONTROL ARM ITSELF RUSTED AND BROKE.
CARS SLIPS ALL THE TIME WHEN THE ABS LIGHT IS ON. TODAY IT WAS RAINING AND IT ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH IN TRAFFIC. VERY SCARY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THE TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD LIGHTS FAILED. THE DEALER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V333001, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: BATTERY: CABLES RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXTERIOR PAINT WAS OXIDIZED WITH CHIPPING ON THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK LID. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE CONCERN OF WARRANTING A RECALL RELATED TO THE EXTERIOR PAINT DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICE A FIRE COMING FROM THE WIRING HARNESS OUT OF THE FUSE BOX. DISCONNECTTED THE BATTERY AND TOWED IT HOME. *TR
1999 Mitsubishi Galant questions
Does the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant: Equipment:Other:Labels; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines; Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion); Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Switch/Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
Based on 215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (105), Suspension (28), Electrical System (26).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 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.