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1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean GalantProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 6, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 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
Power train10

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

2 recalls

1994 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

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 00V-421 · Apr 6, 2001 · 5,164 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Control arm: lower ball joint

Recall 99V-066 · May 19, 1999 · 3,789 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE 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

1994 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Galant owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50 MPH RPMS WENT UP, VEHICLE STARTED JERKING. PULLED OVER PUT IN PARK. THEN HAD THE CAR TOWED. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK
Complaint 844816 · Aug 11, 1999

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