1999 Mitsubishi Galant problems
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Common 1999 Mitsubishi Galant problems
The Mitsubishi Galant 1999 has been known to have various issues, as reported by its owners. One common problem is with the power windows, which may stop working. This issue has been reported by 103 people, indicating that it is a relatively widespread problem.
Another common issue is with the gears slipping, particularly in reverse. This problem is most likely caused by a faulty rear housing and reverse clutch assembly, which would need to be replaced to resolve the issue.
The ball joint may also fail, causing a knocking noise from the suspension when driving over speed bumps or rough surfaces. Fitting a replacement ball joint would resolve this issue.
Oil leaks are also a common problem with the Mitsubishi Galant 1999, particularly from the driveshaft seal. If oil is leaking onto the floor, it is likely that the driveshaft seal is the cause, and replacing it should rectify the situation.
The engine management warning light may appear on the dashboard due to a faulty engine sensor, such as the crankshaft position sensor. Fitting a replacement crankshaft position sensor would resolve this issue.
The throttle body can also become clogged, leading to a lack of power at higher speeds and unresponsive acceleration. Cleaning out the throttle body with carb cleaner would resolve this issue.
Lastly, the suspension of the Mitsubishi Galant 1999 has been known to become incessantly bouncy, as if hitting the jounce bumpers, particularly on highway rides. This issue may require a thorough inspection and maintenance of the suspension system to resolve.
These are some of the common problems reported by owners of the Mitsubishi Galant 1999. It is important to note that not all cars of this model will experience these issues, but potential buyers should be aware of them and consider the costs of maintenance and repairs when purchasing a used vehicle.
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 engine is in a 1999 Galant?
Used 1999 Mitsubishi Galant - Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Base engine size | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | Inline 4 |
| Base engine type | Gas |
| Horsepower | 155 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
Is Mitsubishi Galant fast?
It is also four-wheel drive with a five-speed manual transmission. Regarding speed, the first model Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 does not disappoint. The car accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in only 6.3 seconds and has a top speed of 140 miles per hour.
What is the 0 60 on a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
Initial acceleration tests of the GTZ showed a 0-to-60 time of 8.6 seconds and a quarter-mile drill of 16.6 seconds at 86 mph.
1999 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
- Suspension problems
- Electrical system problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Mitsubishi Galant vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
The NHTSA has received 237 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-05-26
- VIN: 4A3AA46L8XE
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-30
- VIN: 4A3AA46L7XE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-03-01
- VIN: 4A3AA46L7XE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-11
- VIN: 4A3AA46G1XE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-22
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4A3AA56L7XE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-11-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES BLACK PAINT IS DETERIORATING AND GETTING WHITE. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE PAINT ON MY CAR IS FADING, I SEE WHITE SPOTS ON THE HOOD, TRUNK AND ROOF OF CAR. THE CAR IS BLACK. I SEE MANY OTHER, SAME TYPE, CARS WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE BODY SHOP TOLD ME IT IS A DEFECT FROM WHEN IT WAS PAINTED. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-18
- VIN: 4A3AA36G8XE
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH FAILED. AS OF DECEMBER 21, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER (EXTERIOR LIGHTING: TURN SIGNAL: SWITCH). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 109,371.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-03-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4A3AA46G7XE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ALTERNATOR AND WIRE HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE ON MY 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT. HARNESS AND ALTERNATOR PLUG WERE TOTALLY BURNT. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH AT MY COST. ALSO HAD TO REPLACE RADIATOR WHILE AT THE SHOP. LOST 1 DAY OF WORK DUE TO THIS. *TR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT WITH FOUR RECALLS. CUSTOMER STATES THAT HE FOUND FOUR RECALLS ONLINE. HE SAID HE CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD HIM THERE WERE NONE FOR HIS CAR. *KB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-28
- VIN: 4A3AA46G3XE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1999 MITSUBISHI PAINT PROBLEM. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-05-18
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AA46G4XE
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: I PURCHASED A '99 MITS GALANT FOR MY DAUGHTER FOR HER 16TH B'DAY IN NOVEMBER OF 2004. SHE CONTINUALLY COMPLAINED OF STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHICH I DID FEEL ON THE COUPLE OF OCCASIONS I DROVE THE VEHICLE. IN LATE 2005 SHE WENT TO MAKE A LEFT HAND TURN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STEER LEFT. SHE SUBSEQUENTLY HIT A RETAINING WALL. I DID NOT TURN IT INTO MY INSURANCE SINCE IT WAS PURELY COSMETIC. SHE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE VERY LITTLE. SHE SAVED HER MONEY UNTIL LAST MONTH WHEN SHE HAD THE FRONT END REPAIRED. WITHIN WEEKS OF GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK SHE AGAIN WENT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN OFF OF OUR STREET AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STEER LEFT AGAIN. SHE HIT A TRAILER AND PUSHED IT INTO A FENCE. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS TIME SHE WAS INJURED AND HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. DUE TO THIS 2ND OCCURRENCE I DECIDED TO CHECK FOR RECALLS THAT DEAL WITH THE STEERING ON THESE VEHICLES. I FOUND RECALL #00V225001 DATED 8/10/2000 THAT DESCRIBES HER PROBLEMS PERFECTLY. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY I WAS NOT MADE AWARE THAT I NEEDED TO HAVE THIS CHECKED WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I THINK THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THE CURRENT REPAIRS ON THE VEHICLE OR REPLACE IT.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-01
- VIN: 4A3AA46L2XE
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: AM WRITING TO YOU BECAUSE MITSUBISHI MOTORS WAS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS PRODUCTS. ON AUGUST 27,1999 I PURCHASED THE BLACK GALANT. THIS WAS MY FIRST NEW CAR PURCHASED,, AND WHILE IT HAS REMAINED MECHANICALLY SOUND, FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS I HAVE WATCHED THE PAINT DISAPPEAR. I HAD SERVICE WORK PERFORMED AT SAM SWOPE MITSUBISHI. IN 2003 I COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PAINT, AND WAS TOLD ONLY IF THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER THE 3 YEAR, 36,000 MILE WARRANT, AND OVER THE PAST THREE YEARS SERVICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES HAVE SEEN THE PAINT DISAPPEAR. I ASKED SEVERAL TIMES IF MITSUBISHI WAS REPAIRING THE PAINT, M AND WAS TOLD ONLY IF THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER THE 3 YEARS, 36,000 MILE WARRANTY. IN OCTOBER 2006 I COMPLAINED TO THE DEALER AGAIN. THIS TIME PICTURES WERE TAKEN BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AND SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER. AFTER ABOUT TWO WEEKS THE RESPONSE THAT I RECEIVED FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS THAT MITSUBISHI WOULD NOT PAY TO FIX THE PAINT BECAUSE THE CAR WAS TOO OLD, AND THAT NO OTHER COMPLAINTS MADE BY ME WERE FOUND. I COMPLAINED TO MITSUBISHI MOTOR CUSTOMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT IN MAY OF 2005. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE EMPLOYEE I SPOKE WITH STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT WAS PROBABLY ENVIRONMENTAL, AND THAT BECAUSE THE CAR WAS OVER THE 3 YEAR, 36,000 MILE MARK THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. I COMPLAINED AGAIN IN DECEMBER 2006. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE EMPLOYEE STATED,THAT MY CAR WAS TOO OLD, AND THAT NOTHING WOULD BE DONE ABOUT THE PAINT. THE GALANT CAME TO THE DEALER WITH A CHROME PEN STRIPE. WHEN I PURCHASED THE GALANT I HAD THE PEN STRIPE REMOVED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE THE OUTER LAYER OF THE PEN STRIPE WAS PEALING OFF. THIS WAS PROOF THAT THERE WAS A FLAW IN THE MANUFACTURING/FINISHING PROCESS. THE PAINT AROUND WHERE THE PEN STRIP WAS LOCATED DISAPPEARED WHILE THE PAINT UNDER WHERE THE PEN STRIPE WAS INTACT AND IN GOOD SHAPE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-06
- VIN: 4A3AA46LXXE
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE GAS PEDAL STICKS CAUSING CAR TO ACCELERATE TO FAST. SEEMS TO BE WHEN I FIRST GET IN THE CAR AFTER IT HAS SET FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS. THIS STICKING PEDAL IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND NEEDS TO HAVE A RECALL BASED ON THE INFORMATION I HAVE SEEN ON THIS WEB SITE. *JB
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-11-28
- VIN: 4A3AA46LXXE
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: EVER SINCE PURCHASE OF 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT IN 2003 THE HEATER DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. ENGINE TEMP IS NORMAL BUT BLOWS OUT COLD AIR. GIVE IT THE GAS AND IT BLOWS OUT HOT AIR. TAKE FOOT OFF OF GAS AND GOES COLD. REPLACED THERMOSTATS TOLD THAT IT IS A DEFECTIVE HEATER CORE THAT GOES BAD IN ALL OF MITSUBISHI'S. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-01
- VIN: 4A3AA46L9XE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND HAD WORSENED OVER TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A POWER FLUSH PERFORMED, ALL RELATED FILTERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER EXPRESSED THAT IF PROBLEMS CONTINUED, THE TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE NECESSARY WORK WAS PERFORMED, BUT THE PROBLEMS WORSENED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-16
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE CLEAR COAT ON MY 1999 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT WAS PEELING OFF ON THE HOOD. NOW MY HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK ARE TOTALLY PEELING OFF. NOTICED THIS ON A LOT OF OTHER BLACK GALANTS. I KNOW THE CAR WAS ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD WHEN I FIRST NOTICED IT, BUT THE PAINT SHOULDN'T OF GOT SO BAD SO QUICK. ANY RECALLS ON MITSUBISHI PAINT?*JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-10-18
- VIN: 4A3AA46L4XE
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE DID NOT START IMMEDIATELY UPON TURNING THE IGNITION. THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED BRIEFLY. PREVIOUSLY, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TAKEN TO 3 DIFFERENT PRIVATE REPAIR SHOPS, WHO ALL DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE STARTER. EACH TIME, THE STARTER WAS REPLACED, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. ALSO, A PIECE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH DETACHED FROM THE SWITCH ITSELF, CAUSING THE WASHER TO NOT FUNCTION. THE WASHER SWITCH WAS NOT SEEN BY A DEALER, HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 99V305001, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 12/5/2006 - *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-01
- VIN: 4A3AA46G0XE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 1999 GALANT CLEAR COAT ON PLASTIC BUMPERS, HOOD, ROOF, TRUNK AND WINDOW ARCHES IS ALL PEELING, BLISTERING AND CRACKING. THIS IS MENTIONED BY NUMEROUS PERSONS WITH THE SAME YEAR CAR. I WAS TOLD UPON PURCHASE OF CAR (BEFORE PAINT HAD A PROBLEM) THAT 1999 WAS FIRST YEAR OF USING A "MERCEDES" MANUFACTURED PAINT. MITSUBISHI CLAIMS CONSUMERS ARE AT FAULT FOR VARIOUS CHEMICAL CLEANING PRODUCTS AND SUN/PARKING CONDITIONS. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-12
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AA46G6XE
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: I OWN A GREEN 99 MITSUBISHI GALANT AND THE CLEAR COAT IS COMING OFF CAUSING MY CAR TO LOOK LIKE IT HAS ALLIGATOR SKIN IT STARTED ON THE ROOF AND HAS NOW SPREAD TO THE TRUNK AND HOOD. I CALLED MITSUBISHI TO SEE IF THEY HAD ANY COMPLAINS ABOUT THE PAINT AND I WAS TOLD NO. THE OPERATOR THEN ASKED WHAT STATE I LIVE IN AND WHEN I TOLD HER THAT I LIVE IN TEXAS, SHE TOLD ME THAT I SHOULD HAVE EXPECTED TO HAVE PAINT PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE BECAUSE THE TEXAS SUN IS SO HARSH. I HAVE ALSO BEEN INVOLVED IN 3 ACCIDENTS IN THE VEHICLE AND MY AIRBAGS HAVE NEVER DEPLOYED. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM KEEPING WHEEL COVER ON ALL IT TAKES IS A SLIGHT BUMP IN THE ROAD AND OFF THEY COME. THIS YEAR MODEL ALSO HAS MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE ROTORS WARPING. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-01
- VIN: 4A3AA46GXXE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, ABOVE THE REAR WHEEL, THE PAINT BEGAN TO BUBBLE AND EVENTUALLY RUST. THIS BEGAN APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE. IT IS NOW RUSTING MORE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND THEY TOLD ME IT MUST HAVE HAD A BAD REPAIR JOB. HOWEVER, I RECENTLY SAW ANOTHER GALANT WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM IN THE SAME LOCATION. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-08
- VIN: 4A3AA46G5XE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE A 99 BLACK GALANT AND THE EARLIER PART OF 2005 I STARTED SEEING MY PAINT FADE OFF. IT STARTED ON THE ROOF AND GRADUALLY SPEAD TO THE TRUNK. NOW THE PAINT HAS FADED OFF BOTH AREAS. I WANT IT PAINTED SO I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT MY CAR AND ASKED DID THEY HAVE A RECALL NUMBER BUT HE TOLD ME HE WOULD NEED THE LAST 8 NUMBERS OF MY VIN TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL. I DIDN'T TELL HIM WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. SO AFTER THAT I GOT ON THE INTERNET TO SEE WHAT I COULD FIND AND WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THREE OTHERS COMPLAINTS ABOUT GALANTS. I HAVE A FRIEND THAT ALSO HAS A BLACK GALANT WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE SOMETHING THE DEALERSHIP COULD DO BECAUSE THERE ARE TOO MANY GALANTS WITH THIS PROBLEM. *NM
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-23
- VIN: 4A3AA46G1XE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: DEFECTIVE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-20
- VIN: 4A3AA46G1XE
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE A 1999 "BLACK" MITSUBISHI GALANT, WHICH I PURCHASED BRAND NEW. THE COMPLAINT IS OVER THE PAINT JOB, I HAVE NOTICE SEVERAL DIFFERENT "BLACK OR DARK COLORED" GALANT HAVE MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE PAINT JOB, WHERE THE CLEAR COAT HAS TOTALLY BEEN DESTROYED BY OXIDATION. "THIS IS A MANUFACTURE'S FLAW!!" *NM
VISIBILITY,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-07
- VIN: 4A3AA46G6XE
- Components: VISIBILITY,WHEELS
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER SWITCH/WIRING IS BROKE. THERE IS AN NHTSA RECALL, #99V305001 CONCERNING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: SWITCH; WIRING HOWEVER THE RECALL DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE HUB CAPS ALSO WILL NOT STAY ON. THE CONTACT HAS REPLACED NUMEROUS HUBCAPS. THE DEALER DOES NOT OFFER A SOLUTION, THEREFORE, THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE.
1999 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant.
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
- Consequence: FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.
- Consequence: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.
- Consequence: THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE LEAD TO THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS GROUNDED; AND (4) THE TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD LAMPS WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE VOLTAGE MONITOR LEAD IS GROUNDED.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD A METAL MANIFOLD BRACKET (FROM GALANT MODELS ONLY - ECLIPSE HAS NO SUCH BRACKET). DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES SHOW NO DAMAGE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR ALONG WITH HEAT RESISTANT HARNESS CLIPS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES DO SHOW DAMAGE, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HARNESS WITH PREINSTALLED INTEGRAL HEAT PROTECTION.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
- Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
Negative 1999 Mitsubishi Galant car reviews
Positive 1999 Mitsubishi Galant car reviews
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I really like this car, it drives well and is perfect for teenagers. The only thing I don't like is the nose end, which is a little long and pointy. I have gotten stuck in the snow once or twice, but even without 4 wheel drive, it still manages to go pretty well in the snow. The cup holder situation is not ideal, as there are two cup holders but the back one is covered by the console lid that sticks out, but it's just a small issue.
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You'll love how responsive this car is! It's a huge step up from the Sebring/Stratus with V6. The car hugs corners like tiger paws and has a huge wing, giving it a nice BMW-like styling. It's a great choice for a rental car, and the V6 is available at the same price as the Honda 4.
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I've owned this car for almost 3 years and never had any problems at all. It's so low on maintenance and fun to drive. Unfortunately, I had an accident and it got totaled, but until the last day, I loved it.
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I bought my 1999 Galant in August of 2005 and have loved it ever since. It's such a fun car to drive and handles really well. The exterior styling of the car looks great and the interior is nice and clean. I've had no problems with it, so it's been really reliable.
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With 115,000 miles, it still feels and drives like the day I bought it. Regular maintenance is the key to any car's longevity.
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99 Galant 4g64 +lpg 2.4 Cold Start Problem | Mitsubishi Forums
Oct 13, 2015 ... Hello everyone! My Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 4G64 +LPG 99', 150K miles has cold start problem. It usually happens in mornings and when the air ...
Common 4g93 Engine Problems in Mitsubishi Galant GDI ...
Dec 18, 2008 ... I own a mitsubishi galant 1999 gdi with a 4g93 engine and four weeks ago it was not idling properly and was cutting off - Answered by a ...
Cyber Scriber's guide to Galant & Legnum common problems | OzVR4
Aug 2, 2009 ... I only list those problems, which are common and where more than 1 member has experienced the issue. Common faults (a) Replace compliance spec ...
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Are you having problems with your 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
Spencer Labadie 2024-09-04
Overall, this car is pretty good, except for the brakes. However, there have been no major issues in the 85,000 miles it has been driven.
Dawson Maggio 2024-04-28
Hi there! I've been driving this car for a little over 3 years now and have put on 46k miles. While there have been some issues with the tires and wheels that require regular rotor smoothing, and the seats can be a bit uncomfortable for medium to long trips, overall it's an average car with nice styling and a better than average engine for the price. I plan on keeping it for a while longer. Thanks for reading!