1985 Mitsubishi Galant
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1985
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 0 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 205 |
| 1995 | 209 |
| 1996 | 136 |
| 1997 | 80 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 215 |
| 2000 | 136 |
| 2001 | 151 |
| 2002 | 135 |
| 2003 | 126 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 9 |
Known problem areas
No complaint components on file for this model year.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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1988-09-12Engine and engine cooling88E023000 Heat shield was installed on lower side of muffler instead of the upper side.
Remedy: A heat shield will be installed on the upper portion of the muffler.
Buy-smart checklist
1985 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 88E023000 · Engine and engine cooling
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- How many recalls does the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.