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1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean GalantProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage100kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 17, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front: buckle assembly

Recall 98V-311 · Dec 10, 1998 · 53,162 vehicles

Risk. IF PIECES FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, THE BUCKLE MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, FAILING TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi Caribbean.

Best & worst years

1989 vs. every other Galant year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Galant median. How we score

'86'87'89'90'91'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Galant owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE THE CONSUMER'S FOOT IS ON THE BRAKES, WITH VEHICLE PARKED IT ACCELERATED AT 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, AND CARBON WAS FOUND.*AK
Complaint 10101228 · Nov 17, 2004 · 99,900 miles

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