Mitsubishi Galant Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Mitsubishi Galant across 14 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (69). The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (25% of reports).
- 169suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joint: mentioned in 43 of 169 complaints (25%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 24 of 169 complaints (14%)
- Provide further details: mentioned in 9 of 169 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 29 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 169 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Mitsubishi Galant suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Galant | 1 | 11% | 179,000 |
| 2008 Galant | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2006 Galant | 1 | 4% | 8,800 |
| 2005 Galant | 2 | 8% | 150 |
| 2004 Galant | 1 | 2% | 165,000 |
| 2003 Galant | 4 | 3% | 21,615 |
| 2002 Galant | 5 | 4% | 38,000 |
| 2001 Galant | 10 | 7% | 42,250 |
| 2000 Galant | 4 | 3% | — |
| 1999 Galant | 26 | 12% | 150,000 |
| 1998 Galant | 8 | 15% | 123,485 |
| 1997 Galant | 18 | 23% | 87,500 |
| 1996 Galant | 19 | 14% | 88,762 |
| 1995 Galant | 69 | 33% | 117,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
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.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 1995
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.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Model years: 1995, 1996
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Seems struts, shocks, cadallytic converter are bad
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the vehicle was maneuvering abnormally and experienced a brief loss of control. The contact stated that while attempting to turn or slow the vehicle, the front end briefly…
I have trouble with starting the car repetitive issue needs a recall, the steering wheel needs a recall. The electric windows dont work properly need a recall. Paint job is very faded and should have been recalled as well. I dont understand why there's not already recalls for these safety issues…
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.
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Galants have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 169 owner complaints about suspension for the Mitsubishi Galant. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mitsubishi Galant suspension?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Mitsubishi Galant?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 43 of 169 complaints, followed by “control arm” (24).
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