MYRModel Year Report

1999 Mitsubishi Galant

◆ Worse than typical
1999 Mitsubishi Galant
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
215
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

52% 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 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 1999 215 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 151 complaints 2002: 135 complaints 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 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 1999 215 2000: 136 complaints 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 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 1999 215 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

1999: 215 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.

Service brakes

52% · 111 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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Cars slips all the time when the ABS light is on. Today it was raining and it almost caused a crash. The car would not stop at a speed of 25 MPH in traffic. Very scary.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-30

Suspension

13% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing front and lower arm.

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While traveling down a dirt road going about 5 MPH the lower control arm broke not any of the rubber boots the control arm itself rusted and broke.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-28

Also filed under Steering and wheels

Electrical system

10% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

FIREINJURY

Power train

7% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

CRASHDEATH

Structure

7% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

CRASH

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 215 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1999-12-13Exterior lighting, visibility99V305001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-02-07Electrical system99V333001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with V6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause…

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (From Galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-09-20Steering00V225001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

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    2001-03-26Power train01V011001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting March 26, through July 23, 2001.…

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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    Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.

    Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 111 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 27 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
  • Recall 99V305001 · Exterior lighting, visibility
  • Recall 99V333001 · Electrical system
  • Recall 00V225001 · Steering
  • Recall 01V011001 · Power train
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.