MYRModel Year Report

1986 Mitsubishi Galant

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1986 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:49.819Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1986

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 4 complaints 1986 4 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 19 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 205 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 151 complaints 2002: 135 complaints 2002 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2005: 26 complaints 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints
1986: 4 complaints 1986 4 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 19 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 205 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1996 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2000 2001: 151 complaints 2002: 135 complaints 2002 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2004 2005: 26 complaints 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012
1986: 4 complaints 1986 4 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 19 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 205 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1996 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2000 2001: 151 complaints 2002: 135 complaints 2002 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2004 2005: 26 complaints 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012

1986: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19864
19879
19887
198919
199021
199163
199239
19939
1994205
1995209
1996136
199780
199853
1999215
2000136
2001151
2002135
2003126
200461
200526
200624
200724
20086
200916
20109
20113
20129

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

3 of 4 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

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Show complaint excerpts

Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-03-25

Passenger side seat belt does not latch and driver getting hard to latch. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-09

Difficulty latching seat belt on driver. Broken. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-24

Visibility

1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing heater core.

Steering

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

Service brakes

1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-01 Takata seat belt buckle failure
  3. R
    1995-11-01Seat belts95V103004 The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "Press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to…

    Remedy: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. They should ensure that both buckles…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1986 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 88E023000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 95V103004 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.