1995 Mitsubishi Galant Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Galant years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant. That ranks 2nd out of 18 Galant model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (69 complaints, 33%), typically at around 117,000 miles. Complaints mention 32 crashes, 5 fires, 25 injuries. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 209owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 32complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 69 | 33% | 117,000 | “ball joint” (30%) | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 34 | 16% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 30 | 14% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 29 | 14% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 7% | 166,271 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 7% | 141,271 | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 6% | 182,541 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 3% | 182,541 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 3% | 182,541 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 2% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 1% | 182,541 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | 201,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Mitsubishi Galant recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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 added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. This campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
Fix: 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 joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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.
Risk: A crack in the fuel tank could allow fuel or fumes to escape. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: 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 found, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: 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.
Risk: This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting:tail lights:switch
Problem: 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 internal operation elements to melt allowing the swtich to become stuck in on or off position.
Risk: This condition can cause the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light to come on.
Fix: Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Lower contrtol arm ball joint (RQ00015) — opened Aug 2, 2000, closed Apr 20, 2001, led to recall 00V421001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the check engine sensor light and brake sensor light illuminated and continued to flash off and on. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
I sprayed my 95 mitsubishi galant motor off and rinsed it off, it ran for about twenty minutes and then shut off. Now its just turning ad will not start. *tr
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
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the abs light in the vehicle would illuminate. He would also have to pull the fuse on the driver's side turn signal because it appeared to be stuck. The failure occurred everytime the vehicle was driven. The manufacturer stated…
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi galant. While making a left turn at approximately 5 mph, the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign id number 00v421001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower…
Other Mitsubishi Galant years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Galant | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 Galant | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Galant | 9 | 1 |
| 2009 Galant | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 Galant | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Galant | 24 | 1 |
| 2006 Galant | 24 | 1 |
| 2005 Galant | 26 | 3 |
| 2004 Galant | 61 | 1 |
| 2003 Galant | 126 | 2 |
| 2002 Galant | 135 | 2 |
| 2001 Galant | 151 | 7 |
| 2000 Galant | 136 | 6 |
| 1999 Galant | 215 | 5 |
| 1998 Galant | 53 | 1 |
| 1997 Galant | 80 | 1 |
| 1996 Galant | 136 | 3 |
| 1995 | 209 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners most often report suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, air bags problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 69 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Galant model years, the 1995 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.