IllustrationTHE VEHICLE HAS NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL OF VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
1995 Mitsubishi Galant
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Galant years
Owner complaints for the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant are substantially higher than the model-year median of 26.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 12 of 209 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Suspension. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 34 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 30 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
32 crash reports5 fire reports20 injury reports
What owners actually said
209 reportsREAR FOLD DOWN SEATS WILL NOT LOCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION DURING HARD BRAKING/STOPS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
DRIVE BELTS POPPED OFF IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, WHEN THIS HAPPENS VEHICLE LOSES ALTERNATOR/ COOLING PUMP, AND ABS GO OUT. *AK CONSUMER STATED WHEEL BEARING FAILED.*SLC
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT END COLLASPED, AND VEHICLE SLID 30 FEET. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED CV JOINT/ NEW BALL JOINTS, AND A NEW TIRE. UPON RECIEVING VEHICLE BACK FROM DEALER GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. VEHICLE WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHE INFORMATION.…
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WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT END COLLASPED, AND VEHICLE SLID 30 FEET. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY REPLACED CV JOINT/ NEW BALL JOINTS, AND A NEW TIRE. UPON RECIEVING VEHICLE BACK FROM DEALER GEARS WERE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. VEHICLE WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHE INFORMATION.*AK
CONSUMER IS REQUESTING A REFUND FOR REPAIR WORK RELATED TO RECALL 00V421001. *SLC
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED, CONSUMER CONTACTED MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED MILEAGE TOO HIGH TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*NLM
WHEN I WENT TO HAVE MY OIL CHANGED, I NOTICED THE TIRE ON THEFRONT DRIVERS SIDE,THE TREAD WAS PEELING AWAY FROM THE TIRE ITSELF. THE TIRES ALL MATCH AND THEY HAVE ALOT OF TREAD N THEM. I WOULDN'T SAY ANYTHING BUT, I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND I COULDN'T EVEN CONSIDER THE THOUGHT OF LOSING ONE OF THEM TO SOMETHING LIKE THIS OR ANYTHIN…
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WHEN I WENT TO HAVE MY OIL CHANGED, I NOTICED THE TIRE ON THEFRONT DRIVERS SIDE,THE TREAD WAS PEELING AWAY FROM THE TIRE ITSELF. THE TIRES ALL MATCH AND THEY HAVE ALOT OF TREAD N THEM. I WOULDN'T SAY ANYTHING BUT, I HAVE TWO CHILDREN AND I COULDN'T EVEN CONSIDER THE THOUGHT OF LOSING ONE OF THEM TO SOMETHING LIKE THIS OR ANYTHING FOR THAT MATTER. I REPLACED THE TIRE BUT I FEEL THAT THEY SHOULD BE MORE CAREFUL WITH PRODUCTION, PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE AT STAKE. THANK YOU! BARBARA AUER. *AK (TIRESIZE: 18570R14)
RECALL 00 V 421 001/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT: DEALER GENE MESSER MITSUBISHI, AMARILLO,TX; PHONE# 806/358-8888 CHARGED CONSUMER FOR RECALL PART, KNOWING THAT VEHICLE WAS COVERED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND ADVISED CONSUMER TO CALL NHTSA TO REPORT THE DEALER. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FUR…
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RECALL 00 V 421 001/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT: DEALER GENE MESSER MITSUBISHI, AMARILLO,TX; PHONE# 806/358-8888 CHARGED CONSUMER FOR RECALL PART, KNOWING THAT VEHICLE WAS COVERED. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND ADVISED CONSUMER TO CALL NHTSA TO REPORT THE DEALER. ASKING NHTSA TO ASSIST IN THIS MATTER. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Official recalls
500V421001 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Dec 18, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
00V237000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Aug 25, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN IMPROPER SPOT WELD ON THE BAFFLE PLATE TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK COULD ALLOW FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK FOR ANY SIGNS OF CRACKING. IF NO CRACKING OR LEAKING IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEALING PROTECTOR PLATE. IF ANY CRACKING OR LEAKAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
99V066001 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Apr 5, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
99V066002 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Apr 5, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
98V212000 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights:switch
Sep 8, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS ASSEMBLED, GREASE WAS INADVERTENTLY APPLIED TO THE CONTACT POINT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTACT POINT TO HEAT UP CAUSING INTERNAL OPERATION ELEMENTS TO MELT ALLOWING THE SWTICH TO BECOME STUCK IN ON OR OFF POSITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1RQ00015 · Lower Contrtol Arm Ball Joint
Opened Aug 2, 2000 · Closed Apr 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
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Additional source detail variants (3)
Suspension
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Suspension
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