1998 Mitsubishi Galant problems
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Common 1998 Mitsubishi Galant problems
The 1998 Mitsubishi Galant has several common issues reported by owners, which include gears slipping, ball joint failure, oil leaks, engine management warning light, lack of power or misfiring, and throttle body clogging.
Gear slipping is a known problem, especially in reverse, due to a faulty rear housing and reverse clutch assembly. Replacing these components will resolve the issue.
Ball joint failure can cause a knocking noise from the suspension when driving over speed bumps or rough surfaces. Fitting a replacement ball joint will fix the problem.
Oil leaks are often caused by a failed driveshaft seal, which can be replaced to rectify the situation.
The engine management warning light on the dashboard is usually caused by a faulty engine sensor, such as the crankshaft position sensor. Replacing the faulty sensor will resolve the problem.
Lack of power or misfiring can be caused by a clogged throttle body. Cleaning the throttle body with carb cleaner will resolve the issue.
The throttle body can get clogged up, leading to a lack of power at higher speeds and unresponsive acceleration. These are common symptoms of the throttle body being blocked. Cleaning out the throttle body with some carb cleaner will resolve the issue.
In addition to these common issues, the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant also has some weak points in its suspension. The lower front arm may develop backlash after 15,000 kilometers, but this does not necessarily require immediate replacement. The lever usually serves about 50,000 kilometers, and the resource of the remaining suspension arms is about 100,000 kilometers. The lower trailing arms of the rear suspension often survive up to 160,000 kilometers. However, wheel bearings have a resource of about 50,000 kilometers, and front brake discs on many Mitsubishi often wear out faster than expected
The Galant's engines and suspension types also vary depending on the place of production. Cars sold in Europe and Japan have different external body parts and interior trims than those sold in North America, which are assembled in the USA. The range of engines includes seven petrol and one diesel engine, with varying power outputs and reliability
In summary, the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant has several common issues that owners have reported, including gear slipping, ball joint failure, oil leaks, engine management warning light, lack of power or misfiring, and throttle body clogging. Additionally, the car's suspension has some weak points, particularly in the lower front arm and wheel bearings. However, the car's engines and suspension types vary depending on the place of production, with different external body parts and interior trims for cars sold in Europe, Japan, and North America.
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 consumption of Mitsubishi Galant?
Mitsubishi Galant Fortis : Basic Specifications
| Model name | Maximum power | Fuel Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| Galant Fortis | 139 - 240ps | 10 - 15km/L |
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.
1998 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:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Suspension problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1998 Mitsubishi Galant vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1998 Mitsubishi Galant
The NHTSA has received 62 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-09
- VIN: 4A3AJ56GXWE
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: ON JAN. 9, 2013, WHILE I WAS BACKING UP MY MITSUBISHI GALANT 1998 (VIN # [XXX]) IN MY DRIVEWAY, I NOTICED THAT THE CAR STARTED MOVING ON ITS OWN AND I HAD TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. AFTER BACKING UP, WHEN I DROVE FORWARD, MY CAR SEEMED TO BE QUITE JUMPY AND WANTED TO LURCH FORWARDS. AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ABOUT HALF A MILE FROM HOME, WHILE I WAS STOPPED, I NOTICED THAT THE CAR STARTED MOVING FORWARDS. I IMMEDIATELY SLAMMED HARD ON THE BRAKE. THIS WAS EXTREMELY UNUSUAL AND SCARY. LATER WHILE GOING DOWN A HILL, I COULD SENSE THAT THE CAR WAS AGAIN QUITE JUMPY AND WANTED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. I STOPPED AT A SHOP FOR SOMETHING AND THEN WHEN I GOT BACK TO THE CAR AND TURNED ON THE ENGINE AGAIN, I NOTICED THAT THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT HAD JUST COME ON. I FELT THAT THE CAR WAS NOT SAFE AND HAD IT TOWED TO KLAHANIE CHEVRON IN ISSAQUAH, WA, VERY CLOSE TO MY HOUSE. I WAS LATER INFORMED BY THEM THAT THE ??IDLE CONTROL MOTOR?? FOR MY CAR WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND DUE TO THIS I WAS EXPERIENCING ALL THESE CAR ??JUMPINESS?? ISSUES. THE ??IDLE CONTROL MOTOR?? WAS REPLACED AND NOW THE CAR APPEARS TO BE RUNNING FINE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN MORE THAN UP TO DATE WITH MY CAR MAINTENANCE. THE BEHAVIOR OF THIS CAR IN WHICH THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN IS DANGEROUS AND MITSUBISHI ENGINEERS SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS FOR POSSIBLE RECALL\REMEDIATION, SINCE THIS CAN GREATLY ENDANGER THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN THE CAR AND ANYBODY ELSE SHARING THE ROAD AT THAT TIME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-08
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NUT THAT HELD THE LOWER BALL JOINT BECAME LOOSE AND DETACHED, CAUSING THE LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES PRIOR FOR THE SAME EXACT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR THE PART FOR A LIFETIME HOWEVER, THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE AN EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE PART WOULD BECOME LOOSE VERY EASILY. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-25
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G8WE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT BROKE CAUSED MY CAR TO CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE AS I WAS DRIVING AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED. *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-24
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G9WE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS FOUND TO HAVE A PROBLEM UPON INSPECTION BY A MECHANIC. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-01
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G8WE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE BLACK PAINT ON MY 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES HAS WORN OFF IN AN A TYPICAL PATTERN. THE PAINT HAS COME OFF IN A GRID-LIKE FASHION - AS THOUGH A GIANT ACIDIC TIRE HAS ROLLED OVER IT. IT IS EFFECTING THE ROOF, HOOD AND TRUNK AREA OF THE CAR. I HAVE NOTICED OTHER MITSUBISHI GALANTS (AND ECLIPSES) OF THE SAME YEAR WITH SIMILAR PAINT PEELING PROBLEMS. *NM
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-12-13
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G6WE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHEN YOU START THE CAR IT MAKES A LOAD NOISE UNTIL FULLY HEATED, AND THE TRANSMISSION IS PULLING AND MAKING NOISE, IT GETS STUCK IN GEAR AND WILL NOT MOVE TO NEXT GEAR, JUST STALLS AND THEN KICKS IN. FIRST IT WAS JUST SKIPPING GEARS FOR THE LAST FIVE DAYS SO I CHECKED THE FLUID IT ONLY COULD USE NOT EVEN A HALF OF COURT, I HAD NO WARNING LIGHT AT ALL UNTIL THE SIXTH NIGHT WHEN IT GOT STUCK IN GEAR AND STEERING TO CHANGE. *JB
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-10-15
- VIN: 4A3AK34Y4WE
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I OWN A MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 98. THE PASSENGER SIDE HANDLE BROKE OFF THE FIRST TIME IN 2000. I HAD IT REPLACED WITH ANOTHER MITSUBISHI HANDLE. FOR THE 2ND TIME AND 3RD TIME, MY PASSENGER HANDLE BROKE OFF IN 2005 AND A WEEK LATER THE DRIVER'S SIDE BROKE OFF. IT'S RIDICULOUS. THEY SHOULD RECALL THESE HANDLES THAT ARE MADE IN TAIWAN AND NOT USE CHEAP ONES. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-04
- VIN: JA4LS31P5WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: BEGINNING 01/2005, WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND VEHICLE LOST POWER. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPAIRED THE CRANK PULLEY. A FEW MONTHS LATER, IT BROKE AGAIN, AND THE SAME MECHANIC REPAIRED THE CRANK PULLEY AT NO COST. FINALLY, 10/2005, THE CRANK PULLEY BROKE AGAIN. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE SAME MECHANIC. HE HAD A MITSUBISHI SPECIALIST TO LOOK AT THE PROBLEM AND HE SAID THE SPECIALIST ADMITTED THAT THERE ARE PROBLEMS WITH THE CRANK PULLEY BOLT BRAKING. THAT THE ONLY WAY, AND LEAST EXPENSIVE WAY, TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM IS TO REPLACE THE MOTOR WHICH IS CHEAPER THAN REPLACING THE CRANK SHAFT. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-06-01
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G7WE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE BLACK PAINT ON MY 1998 MISTUBISHI GALANT ES HAS WORN OFF IN AN A TYPICAL PATTERN. THE PAINT HAS COME OFF IN A GRID-LIKE FASHION - AS THOUGH A GIANT ACIDIC TIRE HAS ROLLED OVER IT. IT IS EFFECTING THE ROOF, HOOD AND TRUNK AREA OF THE CAR. I HAVE NOTICED OTHER MISTUBISHI GALANTS (AND ECLIPSES) OF THE SAME YEAR WITH SIMILAR PAINT PEELING PROBLEMS. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-20
- VIN: JA4MT31P4WP
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 126, WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE @ HIGH RPM AND WOULD NOT DECELERATE. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT WAS TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE. THIS IS TRULY A SAFETY ISSUE ! THE CAR IS UNABLE TO MOVE WITHOUT TOWING IT TO THE DEALER.
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-03-01
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G3WE
- Components: SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT PROBLEMS WITH CHANGING GEAR AS WELL AS PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE.*MR *JB
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-04-16
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G7WE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: IN NOVEMBER 2003, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20 TO 25 MPH, FRONT PASSENGER TIRE FELL OFF, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS FAILED. IN APRIL 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER NOTICE CONCERNING BALL JOINT PROBLEM.*AK
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-02-17
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G9WE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED PRIOR TO CONSUMER RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE. *PH THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIRS. *NM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-09-10
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G8WE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER HAD DIFFICULTY WITH THE STEERING WHICH ENDED UP ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD CRASHING INTO AN EMBANKMENT. 3 YEARS AFTER ACCIDENT, CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON LOWER BALL JOINTS THAT COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING. *LA THE CONSUMER'S DAUGHTER WAS INJURED AND FEELS THAT THE DEALER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES. RECALL#00V421001. *SC
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-05
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G9WE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CAR STARTED STALLING AT LOW SPEEDS, HAD TRANSMISSION FILTER CHANGED, FOUND A LOT OF METAL IN FLUID. DROVE CAR 500 MORE MILES BEFORE LOSING REVERSE AND OVERDRIVE. TRANSMISSION UNABLE TO RUN AT 71,000 MILES. *LA
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-17
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G2WE
- Components: AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE BEDDING ON THE DASH IS COMING OFF, INCLUDING THE BEDDING ON THE AIR BAG. I HAVE CALLED MITSUBISHI, THEY SAY A SERVICE PERSON WILL CALL ME BACK IN 72 HOURS AND THEY NEVER DO. MITSUBISHI MOTORS 1998 GALLANT.*AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-01
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G2WE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: MITSUBISHI GALANT 1998 - PADDED COVER OVER CONSOLE AND AIR BAG IS COMMING LOOSE, PROBABLY DUE TO POOR GLUE.IT MAY NOT BE SAFE, BUT I CANNOT GET MITSUBISHI TO FIX IT OR EVEN TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEM. I DON'T THINK THEY WANT TO HEAR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS.*AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G9WE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STRUT MOUNTS POPPED OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY BECAUSE THE FRAME SHOULD NOT BE TEARING EASILY.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-28
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G1WE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. WITH UNDER 20000 MILES ON THE CAR TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY MADE AN ADJUSTMENT AND IT WAS FINE. THEN, AT 76000 MILES THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP IN TRAFFIC. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-04-09
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G7WE
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: NAR 05/21/2003 *MR THE CONSUMER SEAT BELTS WOULD NOT RETRACT PROPERLY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *CB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-08-15
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G0WE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: IN JUNE OF 2002, AUTO TRANSMISSION SOLENOID PACK FAILED AT 74,000 MILES. WAS REPLACED BY AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP (NOT UNDER WARRANTY). SHOP FLUSHED TRANSMISSION AND FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE FLUID. LESS THAN ONE MONTH LATER (AUGUST 15, 2002) TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY AT 78,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION REPLACED COMPLETELY AT 78,000 MILES. DT
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-04-24
- VIN: 4A3AJ56G1WE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE I NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY. I ASKED THE SALESMAN WHAT THAT WAS HE TOLD ME THAT'S JUST THE WAY THE CAR RUNS. A FEW MONTHS LATER I WAS STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I CALLED THE DEALER AND MADE A BIG STINK ABOUT IT AND THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT IN. I DID, THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY TRANSMISSION. I WAS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS AND TOOK IT TO A INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. WHO DROPPED THE PAN AND FOUND METAL SHAVINGS, NOT A LOT. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED, SO I TOOK IT BACK TO MY MECHANIC TO HAVE IT SERVICED AGAIN AND THIS TIME WHEN HE DROPPED THE PAN THERE WERE LARGE CHUNKS OF METAL. ONE LOOKED LIKE A GEAR HEAD. I THEN CALLED MY DEALER TO SEE WHAT THEY WERE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT. THEY THEN TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD NO INFORMATION PROVING THAT I HAD A WARRANTY AND ALL THE TIME I DID. THEY TOLD ME TO CONTACT MITSUBISHI MOTORS TO GET MY WARRANTY INFORMATION, THE LADY THERE TOLD ME I DID HAVE A WARRANTY AND THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN DISPOSED OF AS A DEFECTIVE AUTOMOBILE. I AM NOW PERSUING LEGAL ACTION.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-25
- VIN: 4A3AJ46G7WE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS PART WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. I FOUND OUT TODAY THAT THIS WAS COVERED AT THE TIME THE DEALER TOLD ME IT COULDN'T BE REPAIRED UNDER THE WARRANTY.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED MECHANIC NOTICED THEAT ENGINE WAS MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS IN ENGINE. THIS CAUSED TRANSMISSION TO FAIL.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, AND SUDDENLY VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL. MECHANIC STATED RADIATOR CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
1998 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 1998 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.
Negative 1998 Mitsubishi Galant car reviews
Positive 1998 Mitsubishi Galant car reviews
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Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share with you my experience with my Galant, which I bought brand new back in 1997. It's been such a great car, and I've put around 130K miles on it over the years. One of my favorite things about it is the acceleration - it really zips in and out of traffic and is so fun to drive! I will say that when I first got it, it used to jerk a bit when starting out on the road, but I quickly learned how to manage the gas pedal to avoid that. Over the last year or so, I've had to replace a few things here and there, but considering I've had it for 15 years, I really can't complain. Plus, a mechanic friend of mine has been able to do most of the work for me on the cheap, which has been a huge help. Unfortunately, it's time for me to upgrade to an SUV, so I'm having to sell my Galant. It's definitely bittersweet, but I'm excited for what's to come!
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This is a reliable car with a touch of fun, but not too much sportiness.
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The only issue we've encountered is that the balance shaft needs to be inspected after reaching the 100,000-mile mark. Unfortunately, our shaft broke at 160,000 miles and caused some damage. However, overall, the car has been incredibly sporty and handles like a dream.
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I have my 1998 Galant, which I bought new in June 1999. I cannot express how satisfied I am with it. I have it serviced every 10,000 miles, and it has never let me down. It's a joy to drive and incredibly dependable. I highly recommend it without any hesitation.
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I purchased my Galant two years ago with 39K miles from a reputable dealership. Despite the dealership replacing the transmission due to evident transmission problems, occasional hard shifts in the low gears still occur. However, the car has been excellent overall, with great gas mileage, enjoyable driving experience, and perfectly functioning systems. It has proven to be a very dependable vehicle.
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Are you having problems with your 1998 Mitsubishi Galant?
Josh Ward 2024-07-17
I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying your first Mitsubishi! It seems like it was a good value buy, especially after your Ford Prope expired unexpectedly. It's great to hear that the car is still in good condition after ten months and 66,000 miles, and that the finish still looks new. The fold down rear seats are a useful feature for expanding the trunk and accommodating larger objects. I understand that you would prefer higher gas mileage, but it's good to hear that you're still satisfied with the car despite this. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
Jamal Daniel 2024-06-22
I purchased this car with 41k miles and added an extended warranty. Unfortunately, I experienced some trouble just a few weeks later. I took it in for servicing, paid the deductible, and waited for 7 hours. However, they returned the car untouched, stating that the sunroof (which was inoperable) was aftermarket and therefore not covered. Additionally, they claimed that the calipers were not actually malfunctioning, despite wearing through the brakes at an angle. At 60,200 miles, my shift-select cable frayed and stopped working. I took it to the dealer, but they refused to service it since it had exceeded 60k miles. Now, at 93k miles, the transmission has completely failed, and I am ready to move on to a better make. Although this car is great when it's new, I recommend getting rid of it after about 50k miles. I am excited to switch to a Subaru Forester!
Khalid Adams 2024-06-11
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my Mit. Galant. I bought it used at 49k miles and it ran great for a while. Unfortunately, at 63k miles, the transmission unexpectedly went out. I had to pay $1950 to rebuild it at Aamco. It turns out that transmission problems are quite common with this model. While it's running fine now, I'm having trouble selling it since it's not worth much in the used car market. I've decided to move on to a better make. Thanks for listening!
Royce Rohan 2024-02-28
The transmission in the Galant is known to have issues. Despite following the scheduled maintenance, my transmission started slipping after only 60,000 miles. However, after consulting with a Mitsubishi mechanic who I have become friends with, I have learned that this is a common problem with this car. In addition to the transmission, I have also experienced problems with the electrical system, A/C compressor, and power antenna. Despite these issues, I remain confident in my ability to address them and keep my Galant running smoothly.
Conner Farrell 2024-02-05
In 2003, I was in search of a mid-size car that was not too expensive after my 1996 Geo Prism was totaled. I came across a Galant with only 36,000 miles on it and thought it was a good deal. However, after three days, I noticed some issues with the transmission. I was hoping it would go away, but unfortunately, it started acting up at 63,000 miles. I had to pay $2,300 at Amcoo transmission to fix it, but after six months, the problems resurfaced. Eventually, I had to trade in the car, which was not worth much. While my experience with the Galant was not great, I would advise caution when considering a Mitsubishi.