MYRModel Year Report

1991 Mitsubishi Galant

▲ Better than typical
1991 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:36:59.135Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Galant Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1991 highlighted. 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 19 complaints 1989 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 63 complaints 1991 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1997: 80 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 151 complaints 2001 2002: 135 complaints 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2005: 26 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 9 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012
1991: 63 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19864
19879
19887
198919
199021
199163
199239
19939
1994198
1995209
1996136
199780
199853
1999215
2000136
2001151
2002135
2003126
200461
200526
200624
200724
20086
200916
20109
20113
20129

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 15 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 12 distinct reports on file.

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VEHICLE HAD A RECALL DONE ON VEHICLE REGARDING TRANSFER CASE A FEW YEARS AGO. CURRENTLY, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED AGAIN. TRANSFER CASE WILL LOCK UP WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020923

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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FRONT AXLES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19960310

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19950310 — EA (closed 19950801)

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

I 19980130 — EA (closed 19980430)

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

I 19980511 — RQ (closed 19980828)

TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE

R 19980925 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, T

Campaign 98V168000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V168000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1998 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 1999 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.