MYRModel Year Report

1988 Mitsubishi Galant

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1988 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:29.928Z

Only 7 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 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
7

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 4 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 1989: 19 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 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 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 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 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 7 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

1988: 7 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 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

4 of 7 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Drivers side seat belt buckle broke, can't lock it, there is a piece of plastic inside. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-04-25

Safety belt buckle failure. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-03

Driver side seat belt will not buckle, PE94-080 active. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-02-28

Steering

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system.

Seats

1 of 7 total reports mentions: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Engine and engine cooling

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-01 Takata seat belt buckle failure

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Seat belts: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Mitsubishi Galant have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

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