MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mitsubishi Galant

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1993 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-09-16T20:00:22.588Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Galant Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 19 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 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
1993: 9 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 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.

CRASH
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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990914

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, 20151104

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.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT POSES ELEVATED RISK OF INJURY IN REAR END COLLISION. *SD

NHTSA ODI report, 19960624

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
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 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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.