MYRModel Year Report

1994 Mitsubishi Galant

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Mitsubishi Galant
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more 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, 1994 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 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
1994: 205 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.

SUSPENSION 32%

32% of complaints: suspension — 65 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lower ball joint and control arm.

CRASH
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REAR END MISALIGNED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT/PREMATURE TIRE WEAR. *AW

NHTSA ODI report, 19940830

AIR BAGS 17%

17% of complaints: air bags — 35 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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FRONTAL AUTO ACCIDENT 1994 MITSIBISHI GALANT LS AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY! *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20091123

THE AIR BAGS DID NOT OPEN DURING MY AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT IT WAS PRACTICALLY A HEAD ON COLLISION AND I WAS GOING AT A SPEED OF 45 MPH IT WAS A GOOD THING I WAS WEARING MY SEATBELT OR I WOULD HAVE GONE RIGHT THROUGH THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030704

DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT 12:00 GOING 35MPH. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950119

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.

SERVICE BRAKES 10%

10% of complaints: service brakes — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%

9% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 205
I 19980522 — PE (closed 19980908)

STOP LAMP SWITCH

R 19981130 — exterior lighting

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS ASSEMBLED, GREASE WAS INADVERTENTLY APPLIED TO THE CONTACT POINT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTACT POINT TO HEAT UP CAUSING INTERNA

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.

Campaign 98V212000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19990615 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Campaign 99V066001 — check if this car was fixed

I 20000802 — RQ (closed 20010420)

LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT

R 20010402 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADD

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOIN

Campaign 00V421001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071119 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PRE

Remedy: AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.

Campaign 07E055000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (65 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (35 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 98V212000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 99V066001 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 00V421001 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E055000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1998 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 1999 ◆ 1995 ● 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.