1993 Mitsubishi Galant
Only 9 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 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 9
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1993: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Seat belts
2 of 9 total reports mention: seat belts.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 9 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
Air bags
2 of 9 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Consumer was involved in a 45 MPH frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. Please give any further details.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-09-14
I saw the today show segment on airbags and decided to check my new used car purchased recently. I see there are 3 recalls- lighting (Headlights), fuel, and something related to airbags though different than the tekada brand.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-11-04
Also filed under Exterior lighting and fuel/propulsion system
Service brakes
1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Seats
1 of 9 total reports mentions: seats.
Show complaint excerpts
Front passenger seat poses elevated risk of injury in rear end collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-06-24
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1993 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection
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- Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1993 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 1993 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1993 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.