1995 Mitsubishi GALANT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
144 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
119,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint is the most frequently named component, appearing in 28 of 144 complaints (19.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 20 | 13.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 15 | 10.4% |
| Steering behavior | 12 | 8.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 4.2% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 3.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 1.4% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 28 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 17 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 15 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 7 |
| Suspension:Front | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 28; Air Bags:Frontal: 17; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 15; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Suspension:Front:Control Arm: 7; Suspension:Front: 6; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 4
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 132 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
1995: 26; 1996: 21; 2000: 36; 2001: 27; 2002: 12; 2003: 2; 2004: 6; 2005: 2; 2006: 4; 2007: 3; 2008: 3; 2010: 1; 2014: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10184885 · 2007-03-12 (March 12, 2007)
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 1995 MITSUBISHI GALANT ABS LIGHT TURNED ON 03/11/07. HE STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENING HOURS AT THE SPEED OF 50-55 MPH THE ABS LIGHT TURNED ON. HE NOTICED A CHANGE IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME DIFFICULT TO PRESS. HE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP ON 3/12/07, AND THEY INFORMED HIM TO CHECK AND SEE IF THE VEHICLE WAS ON RECALL ,AND IF IT WAS, TO CALL THEM BACK. THE CONTACT FOUND NO RECALL FOR THE ABS, BUT DID FIND A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE C…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10184885 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10199483 · 2007-08-14 (August 14, 2007)
ANTILOCK BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHEN THERE WAS NEED TO BRAKE SUDDENLY RESULTING IN SEVERAL NEAR CRASHES. WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED GRINDING NOISE HEARD AND THEN ANTI LOCK BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND REMAINED ON. THIS HAS OCCURRED TOO OFTEN AND MITSUBISHI NEEDS TO RECALL THIS MODEL AND FIX IT. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON AUGUST 5, 2007, BUT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING BEFORE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 109,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10199483 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10073534 · 2004-05-12 (May 12, 2004)
ENGINE MOTOR MOUNTING WORE OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO JUMP WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED FROM NEUTRAL TO DRIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10073534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10099699 · 2004-12-08 (December 8, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT. *SC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10099699 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10242085 · 2008-09-13 (September 13, 2008)
IT STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS AND RADIO STAYING ON EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF, IT WAS LIKE THAT FOR A FEW DAYS THEN I WAS DRIVING UP THE ROAD TO MEET SOME FRIENDS WHEN I SPELLED SOMETHING BURNING THEN SMOKE STARTED ROLLING OUT OF MY STEERING COLUMN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 150,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10242085 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 560705 · 2001-04-09 (April 9, 2001)
THE CONSUMER HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 00V-421 BECAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED LOOSE. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 560705 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10157926 · 2006-05-20 (May 20, 2006)
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR ON THE HWY. WHEN WE REACHED 65 MPH LIKE A LOT OF THESE OTHER PEOPLE ARE SAYING BUT IT WAS MY DISTRIBUTOR THAT WENT OUT. SINCE I HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION IT WOULD START AND DRIVE BUT EVERY TIME IT REACHED 65 MPH OR 3400 RPM THE ENGINE WOULD SPUTTER AND STALL OUT. ALSO I HAVE HAD TO PUT A SECOND ENGINE IN THE VEHICLE DUE TO A TIMING BELT SLIPPING AND BREAKING THE LOWER UNIT OFF THE CAR. THE AIR CONDITIONER PULLEY HAD 5 SCREWS BREAK OFF CAUSING THE A/C TO BLOW OUT, I HAD TO REPLACE IT . THE WINDOW PULLEY SYSTEM CABLE BROKE …
Owner-reported narrative. 182,541 miles reported. Look up ODI 10157926 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 763214 · 2002-06-18 (June 18, 2002)
SEVERAL WEEKS AGO, THE CAR HAD INTERMITTENT AT TRANSMISSION "SLUGGISHNESS" TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP. FELT LIKE IT WAS STUCK IN 2ND OR 3RD GEAR, TRYING TO DOWNSHIFT TO 1ST. ON OR ABOUT 6/31/02 THE CAR TRANSMISSION DIED, NO POWER AT IDLE, AND BARELY ABLE TO COAST INTO PARKING LOT. AT EXACT MOMENT OF FAILURE, CAR'S CLOCK AND RADIO ALSO LOST POWER. NEXT DAY, UPON RETURNING TO VEHICLE, STARTED UP AND TRANSMISSION ENGAGED PROPERLY THROUGH ALL GEARS WHILE DRIVING IN PARKING LOT, WITHOUT SLUGGISHNESS. CLOCK AND RADIO WERE ALSO WORKING FINE. I D…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 763214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 730046 · 2000-09-04 (September 4, 2000)
SENDING UNIT ON THE DISTRIBUTOR FAILED AS THE CAR DOWN-SHIFTED FROM PASSING GEAR. FUEL PUMP WAS ALSO REPLACED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 730046 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 741936 · 2001-03-05 (March 5, 2001)
NEVER RECEIVED RECALLS FOR THE CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK, AND I SMELL GAS IN MY CAR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 741936 at NHTSA ↗