1996 Mitsubishi Galant problems
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Common 1996 Mitsubishi Galant problems
The Mitsubishi Galant, produced in 1996, has been known to have several common issues based on complaints from owners. These problems span across various components of the car, including the engine, transmission, electrical system, and suspension.
One of the most common problems reported is with the engine. Oil leaks are a prevalent issue, often caused by degraded engine gaskets or seals.
Transmission problems are another area of concern for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. Slipping, shifting issues, and outright failure are common complaints. These issues can be caused by worn clutch plates, damaged synchronizers, or low transmission fluid levels.
The electrical system has also been a source of problems for the 1996 Galant. Power windows may stop working, and battery drainage can occur due to faulty wiring or components.
Suspension issues are another common problem for the 1996 Galant. Strut mount failure, tie rod end issues, and wheel bearing problems have been reported by many owners. These issues can affect the car's handling and ride quality, and can lead to more severe problems if not addressed promptly.
In summary, the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant has had its share of issues, primarily related to the engine, transmission, electrical system, and suspension. However, many owners have found the car to be reliable when properly maintained. Regular maintenance tasks such as oil and filter changes, timing belt replacement, and brake maintenance can help prevent more serious issues from occurring. Despite the potential for significant repair costs, many owners still appreciate the Galant's stylish design, comfortable ride, and reliable performance when properly maintained.
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.
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.
What is the star rating of the Mitsubishi Galant?
five-star
Galant has achieved across-the-board five-star ratings in the federal government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) offset-frontal and side-impact crash tests.
Is Mitsubishi Galant FWD or RWD?
| Mitsubishi Galant | |
|---|---|
| Class | Compact car (1969–1987, 2007–2017) Mid-size car (1983–2012) |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive (1969–1987) Transverse front-engine, front-wheel-drive / Transverse front-engine, all-wheel-drive (1987–2006, 2007–2017) Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (1983–2017) |
| Chronology |
1996 Mitsubishi Galant 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:
- Power train problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Suspension problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1996 Mitsubishi Galant vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1996 Mitsubishi Galant
The NHTSA has received 171 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1996 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-04-02
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G2TE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-12
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MY MITSUBISHI MAGNA 1996 HAD VERY LITTLE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS BEFORE LAST YEAR WHEN I WAS DRIVING ALONG AND NOTICED AND OVERREV AND SUDDEN BUMP INTO 3RD GEAR AND OVER TIME IT FADED OUT TO NOTHING AND THEN I WAS DRIVING IT AND THEN LOST 3RD GEAR COMPLETELY...IT TRYS TO GO INTO THE 3RD GEAR BUT WON'T GO IN AND FALLS INTO NEUTRAL I'VE ASKED MANY AUTO TRANSMISSION PLACES AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA BUT WERE GOING TO CHARGE ME 1000 BUCKS TO LOOK AT IT SO I HAVEN'T HAD IT FIXED AND AM NOW GETTING ANOTHER CAR BUT I STILL WANT CLOSURE. *LN
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-24
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G0TE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: 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 BAD PART. PLEASE HELP BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-01
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G4TE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-01
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G4TE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-01
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G4TE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-01
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G4TE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT. DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CHECKS THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED RUST ON THE FRAME UNDER THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF EACH REAR WHEEL. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155000. *AK UPDATED 2/27/2007 - *NM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-01
- VIN: 4A3AJ46GXTE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: BOTH BALL JOINTS ON THE CONSUMERS 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT FAILED, BREAKING THE DRIVE AXLE. *TS AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A RECALL HAD BEEN ISSUED FOR THE BALL JOINTS. THE CONSUMER NEVER RECEIVED ANY TYPE OF NOTIFICATION. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE RECALL WORK HAD ALREADY BEEN DONE, HOWEVER THAT PROVED TO BE NOT TRUE AND SINCE THEN THE MANUFACTURER HAS AGREED TO PAY FOR THE COST OF THE BALL JOINT, BUT NOTHING ELSE WHICH WOULD BE A LITTLE OVER 200.00, HOWEVER THE TOTAL COST OF THE REPAIR BILLS WERE CLOSE TO 1000.00. *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-20
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G4TE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FLUID DIPSTICK IMPOSSIBLE TO READ, NOTIFIED DEALER, DEALER SAID THAT'S JUST HOW IT IS DESIGNED. I'M WORRIED BECAUSE TRANMISSIONS ARE A COMMON FAILURE ON THIS GENERATION OF MITSUBISHI GALANT. CAN THIS BE CORRECTED BY A DIPSTICK REDESIGN?
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-21
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION OF MY 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT SLIPS OUT OF GEAR AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND REENGAGES. CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS LOST WHEN THIS HAPPENS.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-17
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G5TE
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR CAME OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. THERE WERE CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TIED THE DOOR WITH DOME STRING. LATER, THE RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR OPENED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LATCHES ON BOTH DOORS WERE DEFECTIVE.*AK
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-13
- VIN: PLEASE PROV
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE IRE BLEW. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND CHANGED THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. GOODYEAR TIRE SIZE 18570R/14 PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT NUMBER. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-11-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G5TE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: A RED LIGHT FLASHED ON LEFT SIDE OF STEERING WHEEL. VEHICLE WAS LOSING POWER, THEN GRAY SMOKE FROM FRONT. CAR CAUGHT FIRE AND TOTALED. *BF *TC
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-26
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G2TE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL 00V421001, AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE NOT DEFECTIVE. CONSUMER LATER PURCHASED TIRES, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINT HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-30
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: A TRUCK DROPPED SOME BOXES ON THE FREEWAY. A CAR STOPPED SUDDENLY TO AVOID THE BOXES, ANOTHER CAR HIT THEM, FINALLY WE HIT THAT CAR. IT WAS A 3 CAR PILEUP. I WAS DRIVING AND MY WIFE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE WERE THE LAST CAR IN THE LINE AND HIT AT ABOUT 45+ MPH. WE WERE IN A 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT WITH ONLY 78K MILES AND WE WERE BOTH WEARING OUR SEATBELTS. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED! IT WAS A DIRECT HIT RIGHT IN THE FRONT OF OUR CAR AT OVER 45 MPH. NOW MY WIFE MAY HAVE PERMANENT BACK PAIN. I CAN GET THE VIN NUMBER IF YOU NEED IT. I JUST DONT HAVE ACCESS TO IT TODAY.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-07
- VIN: 4A3AJ56GXTE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH MY SUN ROOF, BRAKES, GAS, ACCELERATION AND OVER HEATING OF MY CAR. MY SUN ROOF ABOUT EVERY OTHER MONTH SOMETHING GOES WRONG WITH IT EVERY TIME I OPEN IT. MY BREAKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ABOUT 4 OR 5 TIMES BECAUSE THE WEAR OUT QUICK. WHEN I BREAK MY TIERS SKIP THE CAR STOPS BUT THE TIERS KEEP TURNING. MY GAS IS GONE QUICK AND I ONLY DRIVE HERE IN TOWN FROM WORK TO HOME TO DAYCARE. SOMETIMES WHEN I TURN MY CAR ON THE SPEEDOMETER MOVES BY ITS SELF AS IF I WERE PUSHING THE GAS PEDDLE AND MY FOOTS ON THE BREAK WHEN IT DOES IT BY ITS SELF AND IT DOES IT WHEN I'M DRIVING. I CAN DRIVE A BLOCK AND MY CAR GETS REALLY HOT AND THE FAN IS ON RIGHT AWAY. I CAN'T STAND MY CARE ANYMORE ITS NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS FOR A WHILE.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-25
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G7TE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION FAILED SUDDENLY @ 96,498 MILES IN 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT VIN# [XXX].....COLEMAN TAYLOR TRANSMISSION/MEMPHIS TN ATTEMPTED TO REBUILD TRANSMISSION FOR 3 WEEKS.....HAD TO REMOVE AND GET ANOTHER REBUILT TRANSMISSION......4 DAYS AFTER PICKING CAR UP.....GEARS 1-3 SLAM SEVERELY IN AND OUT OF GEARS UP AND DOWN......GEARS 4-5 OK AN EXPRESSWAY......REPORTED PROB TO COLEMAN TAYLOR....SUGGESTED (ON A SATURDAY) TO REMOVE GROUND FROM BATTERY TO RE-SET COMPUTER AND TOLD TO TEST DRIVE....TEST DROVE AND TRANSMISSION BEGAN SLAMMING IN AND OUT OF GEARS 1-3 SEVERELY AND MAKING A TERRIBLE NOICE, CAUSING DRIVER TO RUN INTO A DITCH.....CAR IS EXPECTED TO BE DETERMINED A TOTALED BY PROGRESSIVE INS TODAY...........AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY EITHER.........CAUSED A $75.00 TOWING AND FINE BY MEMPHIS POLICE DEPT FOR FAILING TO MAINTAIN OUTLOOK (THEY FELT SORRY FOR US!)...*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-05
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G8TE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TOOK IN MY 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES FOR IT'S YEARLY INSPECTION. VECHICLE FAILED DUE TO OBD READINESS MONITOR SAYING MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON. THE LIGHT WAS NOTON AND IN FACT WOKRED PERFECTLY AS TESTED BY TURNING ON THE ENGINE, THE LIGHT WOULD COME ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AS PART OF THE START UP THEN TURN OFF. I HAD TWO SHOPS READ THE ECM WITH A SNAP ON TOOLS COMPUTER TO SEE IF THERE WERE ANY CODES IN THE COMPUTER. THERE WERE NONE, BUT IT DID SAY THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, EVEN THOUGH IT WASN'T. I TOOK IT INTO THE SALT LAKE COUTNY EMISSION CONTROL AND THEY PERFORMED THE SAME TESTS YIELDING THE SAME RESULTS. EVERYONE WAS BAFFLED. THE SALT LAKE COUNTRY EMISSION CONTROL THINKS THE ENTIRE ECM IS FAULTY AND WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-28
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G1TE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
- Summary: BRAKES FAILED, CAUSED A COLLISION AND AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-06
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE HIT A BRICK WALL. AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SEVERE INJURIES TO THE BACK. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-10
- VIN: 4A3AJ46GXTE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED THREE TIMES. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND WHEN I GOT HOME, THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO REVERSE. THE NEXT DAY, I PLACED THE GEAR IN DRIVE, AND PRESSED THE GAS; IT SOUNDED AS IF THE ENTIRE EVERYTHING WOULD FALL OUT. MY TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT WITHOUT WARNING, AND I KNOW THIS IS NOT NORMAL. I NOW SEE THAT THERE IS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT MITSUBISHI TAKES RESPONSIBILITY AND COMPENSATE US, THE CONSUMERS. IF THEY DON'T, THEY WILL ONLY LOSE CUSTOMERS. THANKS.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-17
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G8GE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE BALL JOINTS SEPARATED WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STEER TO THE LEFT AND DAMAGED THE AXLE. *JB
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-23
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G8TE
- Components: POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: HI, I AM WRITING THIS BECAUSE WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS. THE TRANSMISSION ONLY LASTED FOR 1 OR IF WE WERE LUCKY 2 YEARS. NOW WE ALL READY PUT THREE OF THEM IN THE CAR IN THE PAST 4 YEARS, TWO WERE NEW AND ONE WAS USED. NOW I KNOW THAT MAY NOT SEEM LIKE A LOT OF MONEY TO SOME PEOPLE BUT WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO SUPPORT THREE KIDS THAT'S A LOT. WELL MY COMPLAINT IS THAT WHY ARE WE HAVING THESE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS A DEFECT THAT WHEN THEY BUILT THIS CAR THAT THEY WERE TEST CARS .AND THEY SAID THAT AS LONG AS I OWN THIS CAR I WILL HAVE THIS PROBLEM OVER AND OVER. AND THE DEALER WHO SAID IT WAS THE ONE IN LIVERPOOL NEW YORK . SO PLEASE IF YOU CAN HELP LET ME NOW WHAT I CAN DO. THANK YOU. *JB
SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-31
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G2TE
- Components: SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: PAID FOR REPAIRS ON A 1996 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES SUSPENSION FRONT CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I OWNED MY CAR FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS WHEN THE FIRST TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT APPROX. 40000 MILES WARRANTY REPLACEMENT. APPROX. 1 YEAR LATER THAT TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AT THAT TIME AND I HAD TO PAY $1700 TO REPAIR IT. 4 MONTHS AFTER THAT THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT A THIRD TIME, I BOUGHT A USED TRANSMISSION AND HAD IT INSTALLED. THE TRANSMISSION STILL DOES NOT ACT RIGHT, SHIFTING HARD AND THUMPING A LOT. THERE IS DEFINITLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THESE CARS AND OR TRANSMISSIONS. DT
1996 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant.
- 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: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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: 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.
- 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.
Negative 1996 Mitsubishi Galant car reviews
Positive 1996 Mitsubishi Galant car reviews
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I love this car! It's been in my family for about 8 years (survived 2 undergrad colleges) and we've had very few problems with it. Right now it's at a good 155K mi and it seems like it can't wait to start up in the morning. I figure it's good for another 50K with regular oil changes. It's definitely a great buy- I would highly recommend this car to anyone!
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Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my first car, a 95' Galant. After looking into many other cars, I finally test drove the Galant and fell in love with it! Despite having only 141 horses and a 4 cylinder, the car is incredibly powerful, especially when mated to the 5-speed manual. I've had a few minor issues, such as my alternator freezing due to leaving the car sitting in the cold winter snow for 3 months without running it. However, overall the car has been extremely reliable and I'm even considering selling it to a potential buyer. Thanks for listening!
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Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my first car, which I bought back in November 2002. I have to say, it's been amazing to me! Despite what some people might say about Mitsus being unreliable, I haven't had any major issues with it. In fact, the engine sounds smoother than most newer cars! The only minor problem I had was when the alternator froze over, but that was my fault for leaving the car sitting in the cold for over 2 and a half months. Overall, I'm really happy with my purchase!
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All I have to say about this car is that it's the perfect combination of every use for your money. It's fast enough, comfortable enough, not too expensive to take care of, fun enough, and still not too out of fashion.
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The brakes could use some improvement.
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Are you having problems with your 1996 Mitsubishi Galant?
Alek Jakubowski 2024-11-22
This is the second Mitsubishi I have owned. After the first year, there were some minor problems with the interior, such as plastic parts not fitting properly. The internal air filter disintegrated after 5 years of ownership. I have replaced the front brakes twice, the battery twice, and all the tires once. With high mileage, it still works well, although a timing belt may be needed for its next repair. Unfortunately, the tape deck and horn died last year, as well as the interior vanity light and trunk light. However, I love the Homelink system and it has good maneuverability in tight places. It can still get over 80 mph quickly, but it is a bit squishy with one infant seat in the center and another next to it. The car has good visibility with few blind spots and is still a reliable car.
Ezekiel Hudson 2024-11-16
The engine, radiator, crank pulley, exhaust, and tires have all been replaced around 115,000 miles. However, the overdrive is still not functioning properly. Overall, I am confident in the quality of the repairs made, despite the negative experience with the overdrive.
Pedro Stoltenberg 2024-05-26
The best thing about this car is its reliability. Overall, I have been happy with it since I've had it for almost seven years. I feel as though it's been good to me. This is a pretty simple car that gets the job done and doesn't give you any problems, which is all I was looking for.