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1991 Mitsubishi GalantProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years67% below the Galant median · #11 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints632 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage105kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 28, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant has problems

63 complaints 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 train391
Electrical system91
Engine and engine cooling80
Service brakes, hydraulic70
Seat belts30
Equipment10
Steering10
Structure10
Suspension10
2 other systems20

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

1 recall

1991 Mitsubishi 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

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 98V-168 · Jul 22, 1998 · 9,560 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK 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.

Best & worst years

1991 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

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1991 Mitsubishi Galant safety ratings

1991 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILUREEA95004 · closed Aug 1, 1995
    Led to recall 95V-103
  2. TRANSFER CASE LOCKUPEA98002 · closed Apr 30, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-069
  3. TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGERQ98007 · closed Aug 28, 1998
    Led to recall 98V-168
In owners' words

What Galant owners report

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

TRANSMISSION FAILURE TO SHIFT TO THIRD GEAR AFTER REPLACING TRANSMISSION WITH OTHER UNIT LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. ( APRIL 2005) MAKES A LOUD BANG WHEN DOWNSHIFTING TO 1ST GEAR UPON STOPPING. *NM
Complaint 10151227 · Feb 26, 2006 · 199,000 miles
RIGHT BOOT HAS SELF DESTRUCTED FOR THE THIRD TIME (THE FIRST TIME WAS AROUND 35000 & I WAS TOLD THEY SHOULD BE GOOD FOR AT LEAST 60000 - THE LEFT ONE WAS). LEFT BOOT HAS ONLY HAD TO BE REPLACED 1 TIME (AROUND 65000)& WAS NOT AS BADLY DAMAGED AS THE RIGHT HAS BEEN EVERY TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF…
Complaint 10070668 · Jan 15, 2004 · 105,000 miles
PURCHASED A VEHICLE AT EASTABOGA AUTO SALES. DROVE THE CAR FOR 1 DAY THE TRANSMISSION STARTED ACTING UP I TOOK IT BACK TO WHERE I BOUGHT IT HE TOLD ME TO DRIVE IT A COUPLE OF DAYS BECAUSE HE HAD JUST PUT A NEW MOTOR IN IT AND IT HAD BEEN SITTING UP FOR ABOUT 8 MONTHS TO DRIVE IT AND LET EVERYTHING…
Complaint 10070552 · Jan 15, 2004

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