1997 Mitsubishi Galant Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Galant years
- More complaints than other years 8th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. That ranks 8th out of 18 Galant model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (18 complaints, 23%), typically at around 87,500 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 80owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 18 | 23% | 87,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 19% | 80,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 15% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 9 | 11% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 11% | 72,544 | — | — |
| Steering | 9 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 10% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 3% | 73,121 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Mitsubishi Galant recalls (1)
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that after stopping at a service station, after entering and restarting the vehicle, the driverâs, and passengerâs side air bags independently deployed. The contact stated that the windshield on the passenger side was cracked by the…
I purchased a used car in 2004. Later when i brought it in to the dealership for the balljoint recall, the dealership refused to get involve in assisting me in pursuing the extended warranty that i had purchased with the car regarding other critical issues with the drivability of the vehicle. This…
I was at a stop sign and i pressed on the gas, all of a sudden the car just stopped moving. I put the car in park, shut it off, turned it back on, shifted it into drive, and it would not move, it seemed like it was stuck in neutral. It has not moved ever since. *tr
Defective rear door lock assemblies; both sides. I have replaced with other used parts and those parts consistently failed too. I have found four assemblies, on other used galants, and they have all failed. I am aware that new parts would have been ideal, however i believe that if these parts were…
Door latches have flown open or unlatched by them selves while driving on both rear doors. The rear door do not stay closed anymore. Passengers could have fallen out of the vehicle. *tr
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 | 80 | 1 |
| 1996 Galant | 136 | 3 |
| 1995 Galant | 209 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.