1995 Mitsubishi Galant
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| 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
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
33% of complaints: suspension — 70 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lower ball joint and control arm.
CRASH19% of complaints: service brakes — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
CRASH FIRE INJURY15% of complaints: air bags — 31 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
1995 MITSUBISHI GALANT 95 - FRONTAL AIR BAG MY WIFE HAD SUSTAINED HEAD, BACK,SHOULDER, AND KNEE INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE AIRBAGS NOT DEPLOYING. *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20060316
AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT, SEATBELT DID NOT LOCKUP, ABS BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKUP CAUSE OF ACCIDENT. TT
NHTSA ODI report, 19950117
Also filed under SEAT BELTS and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
14% of complaints: power train — 30 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.
CRASH INJURY8% of complaints: electrical system — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and 12v/24v/48v battery.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
IT STARTED WITH MY LIGHTS AND RADIO STAYING ON EVEN WHEN THE CAR WAS OFF, IT WAS LIKE THAT FOR A FEW DAYS THEN I WAS DRIVING UP THE ROAD TO MEET SOME FRIENDS WHEN I SPELLED SOMETHING BURNING THEN SMOKE STARTED ROLLING OUT OF MY STEERING COLUMN. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20080913
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. 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 99V066002 — check if this car was fixed
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
LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN IMPROPER SPOT WELD ON THE BAFFLE PLATE TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK FOR ANY SIGNS OF CRACKING. IF NO CRACKING OR LEAKING IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEALING PROTECTOR PLATE. IF ANY CRACKING OR LEAKAGE IS
Campaign 00V237000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
1995 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (70 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (40 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 98V212000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V066002 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 99V066001 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V237000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V421001 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07E055000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant have?
6 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.