MYRModel Year Report

1992 Mitsubishi Galant

▲ Better than typical
1992 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:56:12.431Z

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, 1992 highlighted. 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 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 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 2012
1992: 39 complaints
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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

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 62%

62% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing column shift and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

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FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION; WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION CHANGES GEARS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960412

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%

10% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
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1992 MITSUBISHI GALANT CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. *KB A NEW ENGINE HAD BEEN INSTALL 3000 MILES PRIOR TO THE FIRE. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060922

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing module and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE BATTERY CABLE, CAUSINGTHE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970204

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WILL NOT START. HAD VEHICLE SERVICED THIS WAS A RESULT OFF THE MAIN COMPUTER CONTROL MODULE MALFUNCTIONING. HAD IT REPLACED PROBLEM REACCURED. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021018

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 5%

5% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

SERVICE BRAKES 5%

5% of complaints: service brakes — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

1992 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system 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

▲ 1998 ▲ 2004 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

◆ 1999 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.