MYRModel Year Report

1996 Mitsubishi Galant

● Typical for this model
1996 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:57:07.426Z

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
136
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1996

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

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 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1996 136 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 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
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 19 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 205 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1996 136 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2000 2001: 151 complaints 2002: 135 complaints 2002 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2004 2005: 26 complaints 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 19 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 205 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1996 136 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2000 2001: 151 complaints 2002: 135 complaints 2002 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2004 2005: 26 complaints 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012

1996: 136 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

26% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

26% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

16% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and control arm.

CRASH

Air bags

15% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Brakes failed, caused a collision and air bags failed to deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-05

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-11

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1999-06-15Suspension99V066001 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2000-08-02Recall queryClosed 2001-04-20 Lower contrtol arm ball joint
  3. R
    2000-09-25Fuel system, gasoline00V237000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. R
    2001-04-02Suspension00V421001 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2007-11-19Fuel system, gasoline07E055000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1996 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 36 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V066001 · Suspension
  • Recall 00V237000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 00V421001 · Suspension
  • Recall 07E055000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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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, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.