1998 Mitsubishi Galant
This year had at least 30% fewer 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
- 53
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
30% of complaints
Complaints per year
1998: 53 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
Service brakes
30% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Power train
23% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle shaft.
Show complaint excerpts
In June of 2002, auto transmission solenoid pack failed at 74,000 miles. Was replaced by authorized repair shop (Not under warranty). Shop flushed transmission and found metal shavings in the fluid.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-01
Suspension
17% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing lower ball joint and upper ball joint.
Show complaint excerpts
Lower lateral arm ball joint broke caused my car to crash into a parked vehicle as I was driving at a low rate of speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-05-26
The consumer's daughter had difficulty with the steering which ended up on the opposite side of the road crashing into an embankment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-12
Electrical system
11% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and alternator/generator/regulator.
Structure
8% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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…
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 9 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 00V421001 · Suspension
- Recall 07E055000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant have?
- 2 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.