Mitsubishi Galant 1994 problems
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Common Mitsubishi Galant 1994 problems
The 1994 Mitsubishi Galant was a compelling alternative to the Honda Accord, offering a sporty image, a turbocharged engine lineup, and a groundbreaking four-wheel multi-link suspension. However, like any vehicle, it has its share of common problems that have been reported by owners.
- Engine and Transmission Issues: The 1994 Mitsubishi Galant's engine and transmission have been reported to have several issues, including excessive oil consumption, coolant leaks, and transmission failure.
- Suspension and Steering Problems: The 1994 Mitsubishi Galant's suspension and steering systems have also been reported to have issues. The four-wheel multi-link suspension, which was a world's first for a front-wheel-drive car, was known to wear out prematurely, leading to a rough ride and poor handling.
- Body and Interior Problems: The 1994 Mitsubishi Galant's body and interior have also been reported to have several issues. The exterior paint was known to fade and peel, particularly on vehicles that were exposed to the elements for extended periods.
In conclusion, while the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant was a compelling alternative to the Honda Accord, it had its share of common problems that have been reported by owners. These issues include engine and transmission problems, suspension and steering issues, and body and interior problems. If you are considering purchasing a 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, it is essential to be aware of these issues and to have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic before making a purchase.
Is a Mitsubishi Galant a reliable car?
The Mitsubishi Galant Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $448 which means it has excellent ownership costs.
What is the fuel consumption of Mitsubishi Galant 1994?
Mitsubishi Galant 1994 Fuel consumption
The Mitsubishi Galant currently offers fuel consumption from 8.1 to 8.6L/100km.
How much is a 1994 Mitsubishi Galant worth?
1994 Mitsubishi Galant Value - $140-$954 | Edmunds.
Is Mitsubishi Galant a fast car?
The Mitsubishi Galant was available both as a sedan and a hatchback. However, it was relaunched in 1993 with sleek restyling. The hatch version was available with 2.5-liter, 6-cylinder gas unit generating 170 HP combined with a 5-speed transmission and all-wheel drive. The top speed of the car was nearly 134 mph.
Mitsubishi Galant 1994 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Galant problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Suspension problems
- Air bags problems
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Mitsubishi Galant 1994 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints Mitsubishi Galant 1994
The NHTSA has received 263 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Mitsubishi Galant 1994. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Mitsubishi Galant 1994 vehicles.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-06-19
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G430
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: PURCHASED 3 TIRES JUNE 18TH 2016. BY THE END OF THE DAY MY SPARE TIRE WAS COMPLETELY EMPTY I TOOK IT BACK AND HAD A NEW ONE PUT BACK ON IT. JUNE 19TH THE TIRE THAT WAS PUT ON MY CAR ALSO WENT FLAT WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT. I DECIDED TO FILE THIS FORMAL COMPLAINT DUE TO THE FACT THAT THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME A REFUND OF $30 FOR THE BAD TIRE. ALSO DUE TO THE FACT THAT TWO OF THE THREE TIRES PURCHASED TWO WENT FLAT AND LESS THAN 48 HOURS OF PURCHASE DATE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-11-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G9RE
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: FRONTAL AUTO ACCIDENT 1994 MITSIBISHI GALANT LS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY! *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-27
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G4RE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE WHEEL OF MY DAUGHTER'S MITSUBISHI GALANT FELL OFF! WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT OUR HOME, THE GALANT'S BALL JOINT ON THE LOWER LATERAL CONTROL ARM FAILED. THE BALL JOINT PULLED OUT OF THE SOCKET AND THE TRANSAXLE PULLED OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS RESULTED IN THE WHEEL FALLING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL (LITERALLY FALLING OFF THE CAR!) THERE WAS NO GREASE IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET. THANKFULLY, THIS OCCURRED AT A VERY LOW RATE OF SPEED. IF IT HAD HAPPENED ON THE EXPRESSWAY, IT WOULD HAVE DEFINITELY CAUSED A SERIOUS ACCIDENT! THIS 1994 GALANT HAS ONLY 86,000 MILES ON IT, AND HAS NO OPEN RECALLS. MY DAUGHTER HAD TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC ABOUT A WEEK BEFORE THE INCIDENT BECAUSE SHE SOMETIMES HEARD A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE WHEEL AREA. THE SHOP WRONGLY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS TIE ROD ENDS. THEY SAID THERE WERE NO IMMEDIATE SAFETY CONCERNS. *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-15
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G9RE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: A NEAR MISS. THE NUT ON THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAME OFF ON DRIVERS SIDE. 75 MPH AND THANK GOODNESS I WAS STRONG TO PULL THE ASPHALT EATING FRONT END TO THE SIDE. GOING DOWNHILL HEARD WHAT WAS THOUGHT TO BE A PEBBLE HIT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR AND THEN WAS BEING PULLED UNDER THE ONCOMING SEMI. UPON FINALLY STOPPING ON THE SHOULDER, I GOT OUT LOOKED AT MY TIRE SITTING PERPENDICULAR TO THE CAR, THE CARS FRONT END SITTING ON THE GROUND,(I HAVE PHOTO'S) I LOOKED BACK TO SEE A GROVE AND A BLACK LINE TRAVELING FROM THE LEFT LANE TO THE CENTER LINE BACK TO THE LEFT LANE AND TO MY GALANT'S RESTING PLACE. AT 48 YEARS OLD I HAVE DRIVEN MANY A CAR, NEVER HAVE I COME SO NEAR TO MEETING MY MAKER. THE MECHANIC, 300 MILES FROM MY HOME SAID THE BALL JOINT BOOT FAILED AND ALLOWED THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE AND THE TRAVEL JUST UNSCREWED THE NUT. ALL THE THREADS WERE THERE, NON WERE STRIPPED. 3 DAYS LATER I BRAVELY LOADED MYSELF AND MY YOUNGER SISTER INTO THE CAR WITH SOME MAKE DUE REPAIRS AND A NEW LOWER CONTROL ARM, A PUT BACK TOGETHER WITH DUCT TAPE AND A PRAYER CV AXLE( WAS PULL OUT AS FAR AS IT COULD GO, A NEW SLIGHTLY SMALLER NEW TIRE, AND A $1000.00 POORER, I SLOWLY MADE MYSELF DRIVE BACK HOME. NOW I HEAR NOISES ON THE OTHER SIDE. NOW I HAVE STARTED LOOKING FOR PLACES LIKE THIS THE AIR MY COMPLAINTS. I WAS FORTUNATE. AS AN OLDER PERSON, A WOMAN AND ORIGINAL OWNER, I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL, I DIDN'T. HAVE HAD THE SAME ADDRESS FOR 16 YEARS. DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT IT UNTIL I GOT HERE. *JB
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-08
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G4RE
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: PURSUANT TO THE BALL JOINT RECALL FOR MY 1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT, I TOOK MY CAR TO OURISMAN MITSUBISHI IN 2004 WHO THEN INSPECTED THE BOOT, NOTICED THE BOOT WAS BROKEN YET THE SERVICEMAN RESEALED THE BOOT AND INFORMED ME THAT THE CAR WAS CHECKED AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE INTACT. IN AUGUST 2005, WHILE I WAS HAVING MY CAR SERVICE FOR A WATER PUMP PROBLEM, THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE IT REPLACED. *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-08-22
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G1RE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: DURING REPLACEMENT OF STRUTS SERVICE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT BALL JOINTS HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *TS THE MANUFACTURER HAS RECALLED MANY BALL JOINTS RECALL #SR-04-001 ACCORDING TO ALLDATA. *NM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-13
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G4RE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY 1994 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS ,AND I TOOK MY CAR TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP, OURISMAN MITSUBISHI, LAST YEAR CONCERNING THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINT. IT WAS DETERMINED THERE THAT THE BALL JOINT WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. AFTER HAVING MY CAR INSPECTED BY MY PRIVATE AND CERTIFIED MECHANIC HE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT I REPLACE THIS VERY PART. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE BALL JOINT IS IN SERIOUS NEED OF REPLACEMENT.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-07
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G1RE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: DT: CALLER SAYS THE CAR STALLED AT ANY SPEED. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER COULD NOT FIND WHAT WAS WRONG WITH VEHICLE. THEY COULD NOT REPLACE PARTS UNTIL THEY FIND THE ONE THAT WORKED MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TWICE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-04
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G7RE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN A REAR END ACCIDENT. THE CAR HAS BEEN TOTALED WITH NO EXPLANATION OF WHY THE BRAKES FAILED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-01
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G7RE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I BOUGHT MY 94 MITSUBISHI GALANT IN DECEMBER OF 1998. THE FIRST TIME MY ALTERNATOR BELT BROKE WAS AUGUST OF 1999. SINCE THEN MY BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 12 TIMES (7 TIMES THE BELT WAS REPLACED BY A MECHANIC). MOST OF THE TIME, MY HUSBAND OR MYSELF HAVE BEEN DRIVING WHEN THE BELT BRAKES LEAVING US STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE BELT ALSO SQUEAKS REALLY BAD. I'VE TRIED TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED, BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING IT TO SQUEAK. I'VE HAD ALTERNATOR'S REPLACED, BELTS REPLACED, AND THE PULLEY ADJUSTED. NONE OF IT WORKED, BUT I STILL HAD TO PAY FOR IT. PLEASE HELP ME.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-04
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G1RE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL 00V421003 REPAIRS. UPON LEAVING THE DEALER CONSUMER GOT INTO THE VEHICLE TO TAKE AN HOUR RIDE AND VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE ERRATICALLY. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO TWO OTHER MECHANICS, WHO DETERMINED THAT DEALER HAD DONE SOMETHING THEY SHOULD NOT HAVE DONE TO THE VEHICLE. *AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-22
- VIN: 4A3AJ56GXRE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE CONSUMER TOOK HIS VEHICLE IN TO HAVE THE OIL CHANGED AND UPON ENTERING THE BAY AT THE SHOP, THE LOWER BALL JOINT FELL OFF. RECALL NO. 00V421001. *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-15
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G5RE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE RIGHT SIDE BALL JOINT SEPARATED ALMOST CAUSING CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT.*MR *LA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-20
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE OVERHEATED, DEALERSHIP URGED CONSUMER TO CALL NHTSA TO REPORT THE PROBLEM. *AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT FELL OFF. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY STOP AND FALL FLAT TO THE GROUND. *AK
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-11-06
- VIN: 4A3AJ56GXRE
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE TURNING 5 MPH, THE FRONT BALL JOINT AND AXLE SNAPPED. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEARS TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD VEHICLE TOWED. CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *PH
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-04
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G2RE
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIR BAGS DID NOT OPEN DURING MY AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT IT WAS PRACTICALLY A HEAD ON COLLISION AND I WAS GOING AT A SPEED OF 45 MPH IT WAS A GOOD THING I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT OR I WOULD HAVE GONE RIGHT THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-25
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: THE HARMONIC BALANCER SUDDENDLY BROKE ONE DAY AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK.THE MITSUBISHI DEALER SAID THAT IT SEEMED TO BE A VERY COMMOM OCCURANCE AND COMPLAINT AND THEREFORE HAD MANY PARTS IN STOCK. SEEMS TO ME THAT IF THEY HAVE TO STOCK A LOT OF THESE PARTS THEN MAYBE A BETTER LOOK AT THE MANUFACTURING OF THEM SHOULD BE TAKEN.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-08
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G6RE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WOULD GO UP AND DOWN, ALSO SOMETIMES THE DOOR LOCKS WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK. *YH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-08
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G6RE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAP, ROTOR, PLUG WIRES AND DIST SEAL. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G6RE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT. WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A SHORTAGE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. POWER LOCKS ARE ALSO INOPERATIVE DEALER CONTACTED. *MR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-09
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G6RE
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: THE LEFT FRONT GOODYEAR TIRE SEPARATION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE LEFT FRONT FENDER. (ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT) *YH
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-15
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G4RE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: ALL INTERIOR DOOR LOCKS AUTOMATICALLY RELOCK THEMSELVES REPEATEDLY; CHILD SAFETY LOCK NO LONGER WORKS. *AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-31
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G4RE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: CAR WAS SERVICED UNDER ONE RECALL IN SPRING OF THIS YEAR; HOWEVER, NOISE PERSISTS ON LEFT FRONT; MAINTENANCE MANAGER INFORMS ME THAT IT COULD BE SOME PART OTHER THAN BALL JOINT AND NOT A PART OF RECALL. NO SAFETY DEFECT INDICATED. *AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: FRONT BALL JOINTS BROKE WHEN OWNER WAS TURNING A CORNER. HE GOT OUT OF CAR AND SAW TIRE HAD SLUMPED OVER. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Mitsubishi Galant 1994 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the Mitsubishi Galant 1994.
- Manufacturer: AIRTEX PRODUCTS
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.
- Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- Summary: 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: 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.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: 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: 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.
Negative Mitsubishi Galant 1994 car reviews
Positive Mitsubishi Galant 1994 car reviews
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Great car with clearly progressive features. It's fun to drive and I love the attention to detail for comfort.
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The engine boasts an impressive torque of 155 ft-lb for a 4-cylinder and still manages to maintain good mileage (24cty/28hwy with automatic). The front coil-over shocks and fully independent setup are also great features. However, it's worth noting that pre-94.5 models have a lower arm recall and the rear arm upper bushings tend to fall apart at 100k miles (94.5 models were upgraded to address this issue). Additionally, the rear wheel bearings may need to be replaced at 120k miles and the front inner/outer tie rods should be replaced at 100k miles, although this may impact longevity for handling. It's recommended to change the balance shaft (small) belt when replacing the timing belt, even if not specified. Despite these considerations, the engine runs strong at 130k miles with no smoke or leaks, making it a super reliable option. The only downside is the automatic transmission, which can be a bit shifty and may impact mileage, but overall it's still a great value.
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I had a 1991 before this one and loved it. When I got into an accident, I saw this car and fell in love with it. Right now, I have a lot of custom engine work done to it and it's holding up great!
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On the whole, this car has been great! It's very dependable and I get approximately 25 mpg. It still runs well at 133,000+ miles. I've had to replace the timing belt twice (per manual recommendations) and usual maintenance such as brakes, belts, and tires. The only major repair I had to make was to replace the distributor. I intend to keep driving this car until it starts costing too much to repair. I would definitely recommend this car to anyone.
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Are you having problems with your Mitsubishi Galant 1994?
Erwin Runolfsdottir 2024-09-19
I recently purchased this car from a friend who kept it in their garage and performed routine maintenance. It had 100k miles when I bought it and rode great for the first year. However, I did experience some electrical problems such as the power windows' motor breaking, which unfortunately happened in December. The power locks also had a mind of their own and I got locked out several times. More recently, at 133k miles, I had some big problems with the water pump and heater core. Unfortunately, the heater core part was only available in Japan and cost $700. I just wanted to share my experience with certain foreign cars and warn you that they could potentially cost you big bucks to fix.
Tommie Koepp 2024-08-22
Hi there! When I first got my car, I had to wait for a month to get it because it was getting the transmission replaced. At that time, it had 47,000 miles on it. Unfortunately, I've had some trouble with it recently. After 3 months and 6 transmissions later, I've decided to give up on it. I'm only getting $750 back for my rebuilt transmission, and my car won't be worth much without a transmission. Since 1994, my car has had a total of 10 transmissions in the 6 years I've had it.
Daren Collier 2024-07-16
The Galant 8000 broke down and required a new water pump while I was in another state, costing me $1500. When it broke down again in my state, I had to spend $1600 to fix the wheel bearings and other issues. I ended up trading it in within a year of ownership, which added $8000 to my new car loan. Despite the challenges, I learned a lot from this experience.