Mitsubishi Galant 1987
Model Galant made in 1987 by Mitsubishi got 9 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seat belts. 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 1987
| 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 | 20/27/23 | 23/34/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 4 | 86 819 |
| ( 2.4L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/27/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 4 | 86 819 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission failed. mjs | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/26/1996 | 6 | ||
| Transmission failed. (new jersey state police)*sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| Front passenger's side seat belt will not lock up when making a sudden stop,allowing passenger to fly foward, causing loss of protection. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| #95v103004 the driver side seat belt buckle is broken . tt | |||
| 11/13/1995 | |||
| Manufacturer has taken excessive period of time to notify owners of the recall concerning belt buckles. tt | |||
| The driver side seat belt buckle will not lock . tt | |||
| The passenger side seat belt buckle sometime it work some time it don't. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 06/01/1994 | |||
| Front seatbelts have failed. tt | |||
| Seat belt failure. please describe failures. tt | |||