Mitsubishi Galant 1990
Model Galant made in 1990 by Mitsubishi got 34 consumer complains, 8 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had some investigations: power train, seat belts and wheels. There was one recall concerning power train . The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1990
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 21/26/23 | 23/33/26 | Regular | $ 685 | 4 | 900729 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 657 | 4 | 900129 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 20/23/21 | 22/29/25 | Regular | $ 750 | 4 | 890901 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/27/23 | 23/35/27 | Regular | $ 685 | 4 | 900729 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/29/25 | 25/38/29 | Regular | $ 630 | 4 | 900129 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V168000 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 9560 | 09/25/1998 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 07/22/1998 | 07/29/1998 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. if oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. if there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 25, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB9911007 | 06/01/1999 | 606596 | Information regarding cylinder head gaskets for remanufactured short blocks. *tt | 08/30/1999 | |
| TSB9711002 | 02/01/1997 | 52060 | New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| TSB9654012 | 12/01/1996 | 50618 | Antenna tightening torque. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| TSB9723015 | 12/01/1997 | 600571 | Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt | 05/26/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TSB9723007 | 06/01/1997 | 52610 | Torque converter clutch solenoid resistance - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V168002 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V168000 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V168001 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
| RQ98007 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/11/1998 | 08/28/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE | 98V069000 | |
| The transfer case of the all wheel drive (awd), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||
| EA98002 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069002 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
| EA98002 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069001 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
| EA98002 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/30/1998 | 04/30/1998 | TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP | 98V069000 | |
| Alleged transfer case failures that can lead to lock-up of the front, rear or all wheels.most lock-ups for which a root cause was reported involve bearing failures in the transfer case resulting from leakage of oil from the rear seal/yoke of the transfer case | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 9 | 11/01/1994 | |
| I pulled into gas station. smoke was coming out from under hood. small fire around fuel line, ignition wires, coil, wire harness containing injector wires. put out w/ extinguisher. only 2 wires to 1 injector damaged, fuel line/plug wires damaged, computer failed. have had alot of large costly problems w/ this car in the past, including damage to differential twice, transaxle/transmission/transfer case. timing belt failure 18 months ago, caused damage to valves (got a recall notice on this the day b4 the fire). dealer weatherford has been working on my car since aug 1996 and timing belt recall just came (mailed feb 1 1999) please advise. thanks! jkm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/10/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1990 | |
| 1,less than 20,000 miles the car needed a head gasket,timing belt and a water pump mind you the car never overheated once. 2,at 30,000 miles the first transmission went. 3,at 59,000+ miles the second transmission went. 4,now the car burns 2 quarts of oil a month. help,i can't afford to put anymore money into this car it's not worth it. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/10/2002 | 2 | 06/01/2090 | |
| Harmonic balancer fell apart. this is the second failure of this oem part. i think they are made from old tuna cans.*ak | |||
| 07/10/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1990 | |
| 1,less than 20,000 miles the car needed a head gasket,timing belt and a water pump mind you the car never overheated once. 2,at 30,000 miles the first transmission went. 3,at 59,000+ miles the second transmission went. 4,now the car burns 2 quarts of oil a month. help,i can't afford to put anymore money into this car it's not worth it. | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 9 | 11/01/1994 | |
| I pulled into gas station. smoke was coming out from under hood. small fire around fuel line, ignition wires, coil, wire harness containing injector wires. put out w/ extinguisher. only 2 wires to 1 injector damaged, fuel line/plug wires damaged, computer failed. have had alot of large costly problems w/ this car in the past, including damage to differential twice, transaxle/transmission/transfer case. timing belt failure 18 months ago, caused damage to valves (got a recall notice on this the day b4 the fire). dealer weatherford has been working on my car since aug 1996 and timing belt recall just came (mailed feb 1 1999) please advise. thanks! jkm | |||
| 11/22/1996 | 2 | 04/01/1991 | |
| Timing belt failed, causing vehicle to stall/die. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Excessive engine oil consumption. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Trying to find out if there is a problem with this engine. have noted several other mitsubishi vehicles of the same year with the same problem. has there been a recall for emissions from this engine? | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/01/2002 | 3 | ||
| Consumer has had vehicle for 5 years, and has replaced transmission 3 times. *ak | |||
| 07/10/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1990 | |
| 1,less than 20,000 miles the car needed a head gasket,timing belt and a water pump mind you the car never overheated once. 2,at 30,000 miles the first transmission went. 3,at 59,000+ miles the second transmission went. 4,now the car burns 2 quarts of oil a month. help,i can't afford to put anymore money into this car it's not worth it. | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 9 | 11/01/1994 | |
| I pulled into gas station. smoke was coming out from under hood. small fire around fuel line, ignition wires, coil, wire harness containing injector wires. put out w/ extinguisher. only 2 wires to 1 injector damaged, fuel line/plug wires damaged, computer failed. have had alot of large costly problems w/ this car in the past, including damage to differential twice, transaxle/transmission/transfer case. timing belt failure 18 months ago, caused damage to valves (got a recall notice on this the day b4 the fire). dealer weatherford has been working on my car since aug 1996 and timing belt recall just came (mailed feb 1 1999) please advise. thanks! jkm | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| While driving the car locked up and back end came around, would not move. car was towed to auto shop, where statements made stated that transmission and transfer case were defective, consumer repaired the vehicle at owner's expense, two years later, the recall notice was received, dealer will not refund the funds of the repairs to the consumer. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Transmission slips from 3rd gear into 1st gear upon acceleration/rapid decelleration. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 12/01/1999 | |||
| Recall 98v168000/ manufacturer's recall sr-98-003/ transfer case failure. in december consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. vehicle seemed to be making loud noises and locking up. dealer blamed it on wheel bearing, and valve cover that might be leaking. consumer had a second opinion, and they disagreed with dealer.*ak | |||
| 01/22/1992 | |||
| Transfer case leaked fluid prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to make and model/year 98v069000 and 98v069001. | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 9 | 11/01/1994 | |
| I pulled into gas station. smoke was coming out from under hood. small fire around fuel line, ignition wires, coil, wire harness containing injector wires. put out w/ extinguisher. only 2 wires to 1 injector damaged, fuel line/plug wires damaged, computer failed. have had alot of large costly problems w/ this car in the past, including damage to differential twice, transaxle/transmission/transfer case. timing belt failure 18 months ago, caused damage to valves (got a recall notice on this the day b4 the fire). dealer weatherford has been working on my car since aug 1996 and timing belt recall just came (mailed feb 1 1999) please advise. thanks! jkm | |||
| Consumer received recall letter. took vehicle into the dealer, who inspected the vehicle, no problems occurred at the time of inspection , consumer states problem did exist, and has caused other malfunctions to occur. recall number 98v169001. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| While driving the car locked up and back end came around, would not move. car was towed to auto shop, where statements made stated that transmission and transfer case were defective, consumer repaired the vehicle at owner's expense, two years later, the recall notice was received, dealer will not refund the funds of the repairs to the consumer. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 9 | 11/01/1994 | |
| I pulled into gas station. smoke was coming out from under hood. small fire around fuel line, ignition wires, coil, wire harness containing injector wires. put out w/ extinguisher. only 2 wires to 1 injector damaged, fuel line/plug wires damaged, computer failed. have had alot of large costly problems w/ this car in the past, including damage to differential twice, transaxle/transmission/transfer case. timing belt failure 18 months ago, caused damage to valves (got a recall notice on this the day b4 the fire). dealer weatherford has been working on my car since aug 1996 and timing belt recall just came (mailed feb 1 1999) please advise. thanks! jkm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 02/04/1999 | 9 | 11/01/1994 | |
| I pulled into gas station. smoke was coming out from under hood. small fire around fuel line, ignition wires, coil, wire harness containing injector wires. put out w/ extinguisher. only 2 wires to 1 injector damaged, fuel line/plug wires damaged, computer failed. have had alot of large costly problems w/ this car in the past, including damage to differential twice, transaxle/transmission/transfer case. timing belt failure 18 months ago, caused damage to valves (got a recall notice on this the day b4 the fire). dealer weatherford has been working on my car since aug 1996 and timing belt recall just came (mailed feb 1 1999) please advise. thanks! jkm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 2 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Transfer case failed and locked up, however the vehicle is outside the scope of 98v069000 but has the same drivetrain. | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| Driver's automatic seat belts fail to engage, sticking/stopping midway w/noise. lubrication temporary fixes problems only by hours. please describe. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Drivers side seat belt is not working properly, consumer is having difficulty latching the lap belt, sounds as if something is popping on the inside of the latch. *jg | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Seat belt does not open after engagement. sometimes does not engage at all. requires several attempts. *ak | |||
| Driver's seatbelt buckles inoperative, must press release button to insert male into female portion. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 143000 | 1 | |
| Drivers lap seat belt will not retract. while extending it to buckle, a noise like a tape measure rapidly closing was heard, then it would not retract. it extends out to its full extent, and is apparently worthless in case of an accident.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1994 | |||
| Front driver side retractor is not retracting it jam . tt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 05/27/1995 | 1 | ||
| A-frame of car snapped in half due to metal stress cracks while driving. tt | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 08/15/1997 | |||
| Consumer was traveling about 30 mph and the transmisison locked up locking up the front wheels. consumer also stated the front tires were bouncing. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has yet to corrected the probelm. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 1 | |||
| When the accelerator pedal was pressed, the vehicle surged forward at a rapid speed. *jb | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle accelerates when put in reverse and foot removed from brake. | |||