MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mitsubishi Galant

● Typical for this model
1996 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:11.924Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 1996 highlighted. 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 19 complaints 1989 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1996 1997: 80 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 151 complaints 2001 2002: 135 complaints 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2005: 26 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 9 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012
1996: 136 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19864
19879
19887
198919
199021
199163
199239
19939
1994198
1995209
1996136
199780
199853
1999215
2000136
2001151
2002135
2003126
200461
200526
200624
200724
20086
200916
20109
20113
20129

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 17%

17% of complaints: power train — 23 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
SUSPENSION 10%

10% of complaints: suspension — 13 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 12 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE , WHEN THE TWO VEHICLES HIT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960911

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 9 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE TRYING TO STOP VEHICLE THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE , WHEN THE TWO VEHICLES HIT THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960911

SAFETY TIMELINE

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 20000925 — fuel system, gasoline

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

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

1996 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (12 reports on file for this year).
  • 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.
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 1996 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant?

The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.