1989 Mitsubishi Galant
Only 19 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 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1989
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1989: 19 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
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
8 of 19 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and rear/other.
Power train
4 of 19 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle shaft.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer parked vehicle, she turned it off, and took keys out. Keys were not inside of the car, and consumer walked alway, thinking everything was in order. However, vehicle rolled back, and hit two other vehicles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-28
Rear wheel bearing disconnected from axle, causing wheel to come off, resulting in an accident.
NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-23
Vehicle speed control
2 of 19 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Wheels
1 of 19 total reports mentions: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
While traveling about 55MPH on the highway and with prior warning left rear wheel fell off.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-16
Structure
1 of 19 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first
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1995-03-10Engineering analysisClosed 1995-08-01 Takata seat belt buckle failure
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
1989 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Seat belts: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 95V103004 · Seat belts
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- Is the 1989 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 1989 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1989 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.