Mitsubishi Galant 1986
Model Galant made in 1986 by Mitsubishi got 6 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, unknown or other. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, seat belts. The car has one 2.4l engine.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 21/26/23 | 23/34/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 4 | 85 819 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88E023000 | MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP. | from 07/01/1988 to 07/01/1988 | E (Equipment) | 156 | 09/12/1988 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/19/1988 | 09/23/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Heat shield was installed on lower side of muffler instead of the upper side. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The heat shield assists in dissipation of heat from theupper portion of the muffler. without the heat shield, the muffler mightcontact the trunk of the car, damaging the contents. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A heat shield will be installed on the upper portion of the muffler. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: replacement muffler, part number 7519.vehicle category: 1985-87 mitsubishi galant.note: this recall was initiated by midas international corporation.allquestions should be addressed to this corporation or its dealers. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103004 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 658000 | 11/01/1995 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. these red plastic release buttons are marked press. if a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles and carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. they should ensure that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tugging on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, and then pressing the release button. the latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. if either release button shows a sign of breaking or cracking or if either buckle fails to operate properly, owners should promptly contact their authorized dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. the manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent failure of the buttons that are not currently broken. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light duty trucks and vans equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| TSB9654012 | 12/01/1996 | 50618 | Antenna tightening torque. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TSB9711003 | 05/01/1997 | 52633 | Valve lash adjuster procedures - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95004 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/01/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103004 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| Upon impact, during frontal crash at approx. 35mph, 1:30 on front bumper, when swerved to avoid collision with another vehicle, hit telephone pole, shoulder /lap belt buckle unbuckled, vehicle rolled, driver was thrown out of driver's side window and was killed. *ak | |||
| Passenger side seat belt does not latch and driver getting hard to latch. tt | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Difficulty latching seat belt on driver. broken. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/01/1986 | |||
| There continues to be excessive scraping sound when brakes are applied. steering wheel does not come back to same position after making turn-this is even after a wheel alignment at sears-elmhurst, ny on 10/30/00. heater blows cold air if not set on auto-thermostat ; and then must be set at least 75 degrees; was in mitsubishi dealer on 11 avenue nyc over past 2 years; heater core was replaced; evidently not the problem; mitsubishi didn't seem to know what the cause was but wouldn't refund me for the part they orignally replaced *ak | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 01/01/1986 | |||
| There continues to be excessive scraping sound when brakes are applied. steering wheel does not come back to same position after making turn-this is even after a wheel alignment at sears-elmhurst, ny on 10/30/00. heater blows cold air if not set on auto-thermostat ; and then must be set at least 75 degrees; was in mitsubishi dealer on 11 avenue nyc over past 2 years; heater core was replaced; evidently not the problem; mitsubishi didn't seem to know what the cause was but wouldn't refund me for the part they orignally replaced *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 01/01/1986 | |||
| There continues to be excessive scraping sound when brakes are applied. steering wheel does not come back to same position after making turn-this is even after a wheel alignment at sears-elmhurst, ny on 10/30/00. heater blows cold air if not set on auto-thermostat ; and then must be set at least 75 degrees; was in mitsubishi dealer on 11 avenue nyc over past 2 years; heater core was replaced; evidently not the problem; mitsubishi didn't seem to know what the cause was but wouldn't refund me for the part they orignally replaced *ak | |||