Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
98V168000MITSUBISHI AMERICA V (Vehicle)956009/25/1998ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.07/22/199807/29/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Consequence SummaryThis condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesOwner 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

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
TSB972301512/01/1997600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt05/26/1998

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
RQ98007MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/11/199808/28/1998TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE98V168001
 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.
RQ98007MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/11/199808/28/1998TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE98V069000
 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.
RQ98007MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/11/199808/28/1998TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE98V168002
 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.
RQ98007MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.05/11/199808/28/1998TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE98V168000
 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.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
08/15/2003105000
 Right boot has self destructed for the third time (the first time was around 35000 & i was told they should be good for at least 60000 - the left one was). left boot has only had to be replaced 1 time (around 65000)& was not as badly damaged as the right has been every time. i would like to know if other people have been having this same problem & what can be done about it. computer chip died around 95000 even though i was told it would last longer. friend's mitsubishi chip died also but it was at 120000. repair shop stated they have had many mitsubishi computer chip problem cars brought in - most people junk the car because it's so expensive to fix. i had to replace a worn belt ("good for 60000") at 25000. gear shift cable broke a few months after i bought the car (new). are these problems other people have had?
07/15/20030
 Purchased a vehicle at eastaboga auto sales. drove the car for 1 day the transmission started acting up i took it back to where i bought it he told me to drive it a couple of days because he had just put a new motor in it and it had been sitting up for about 8 months to drive it and let everything get broken in.so the next day i went to drive it and it wouldnt move . so it sit in my yard for another day. finally ihad to have my husband push me to get it back to where i bought it .he said he'd find a transmission so now he wants me to py $900.00 to fix it and all i want him to do is give me my money back because he has the car. but he refuses to do anything. what am i suppose to do?
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/21/2006199000201/12/2005
 Transmission failure to shift to third gear after replacing transmission with other unit less than a year ago. ( april 2005) makes a loud bang when downshifting to 1st gear upon stopping. *nm
08/20/2002
 Vehicle had a recall done on vehicle regarding transfer case a few years ago. currently, problem has reoccurred again. transfer case will lock up while consumer is driving. please provide further information.ak
09/02/20001
 When engine or transmission is cold and consumer steps on brakes, transmission won't downshift from a high speed. vehicle feels like it is going straight through a light. sometimes, there's a loud bang when stopping.*ak *slc
 When vehicle is being driven it is very sluggish and does not pick up speed, cause unknown. please give any further details.*ak
3
 Consumer is requesting that recall 98v168 be completed on vehicle, the dealer is charging for parts that the consumer feels are not needed and only wants the recall repair done. *slc
07/17/20001
 Consumer was told by the dealership that the recall repair (98v-168) could not be completed until they fixed a transmission leak which would cost $500. *mjs
12/01/1999101/01/1998
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
08/01/19982
 My transmission computer has failed, even after spending money on a replacement. ofcourse only after the warranty on the replacement part expired. my transmission itself is also bad. needs a complete overhaul. dangerous to drive. *ak
01/20/1997
 The automatic transmission malfuctions causing surging and no reverse position due to a seal which shrinks and does not let the fluid flow through. please provide further information. *ak
05/10/1996
 When the vehicle is parked in drive, the vehicle will not move. please describe. *ak
05/12/19952
 Automatic transmision: overdrive failure.
09/23/19953
 Overdrive unit failed. *dsh
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES
01/01/2002105/03/1996
 Overdrive fluid is leaking, about a year ago the consumer took vehicle into the dealer to get recall repairs done, but all dealer did was take a look at vehicle. then, determined that the vehicle was not leaking. they did not replace anything. currently, they do not want to do anything about it.*ak recall campaign 98v16800. *mj
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT
 Vehicle was parked and there was fluid leaking from underneath. consumer received a recall letter 98v16800 for trasnfer case. he is still having problem since recall repairs have been done.*ak
 While traveling 60 mph and without any indication all four wheels locked up. vehicle was towed to dealer, technician stated transfer case needed to be replaced. please provide further information.*ak
 Recall # 98v168001 power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive) dealer stated that recall work was performed some time ago. even though recall work was performed consumer is experiencing leaks and noises coming from the transfer case. vehicle was taken to another dealership about a month ago. dealership stated that the transfer case was shot, meaning that it was empty. *ak
06/01/1999105/01/1999
 Transfer case locks up rear wheels, causing a 75 foot skid. the car was towed by flatbed to stohlman 6/1/99. the damage was assessed, and is still at stohlman due to lack of parts from mitsubishi. i have called to get an estimated completion date from service mgr. gary beavers, but he will not give me one. i find this highly unacceptable, especially due to the fact that i could have been killed had i been driving at highway speeds when this component failed. i have contacted mitsubishi customer service and the dealership to try and secure a rental vehicle or a loaner vehichle to no avail. please feel free to contact me at my home number or my cellular number (cell 703.973.7016) *ak
106/01/1996
 Transfer case failed.
208/24/1994
 Transfer case yoke leaks.
04/20/199812/12/1997
 Transfer case leaking.
03/29/199803/29/1998
 Transfer case severely leaks.
01/30/1998
 Transfer case leaks.
 Transfer case leak.
104/29/1996
 Transfer case seal failed.
04/06/1998104/06/1998
 Transfer case yoke leaking.
09/17/1993
 Transfer case leaks, can cause vehicle to lock up at highway speeds and result in a crash.
04/01/199301/12/1992
 Transfer case seizure.
 Transfer case leak. although a recall was issued by chrysler for mitsubishi eclipse/ eagle talon and plymouth laser for transfer case leaks, galant rv4 was not recalled.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
102/01/1991
 Right front axle broke off.
07/01/1996102/23/1996
 Front axle failed.
07/10/19950
 Front axles failed, causing loss of control. *aw
02/08/19958
 2 front drive axles failed. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
07/23/2003555001
 Required replacement of both front axles in 1991 mitsubishi galant after only 55,577 miles.*ak
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
08/08/1999108/01/1999
 I was told by a nhtsa conselor that i had to fill out this form to solve my problem. i have a 1991 mitubishiu galant vr4 . this vehical has an awd drivetraion . to my knowlage all mitubishi vehicals with this feature between 1990 to 1998 were recalled. i personaly know about 40 other 1991 mitubishi galant owners who had the recall performed. for some reason they (the manufacturer ) refused my vin # . i have documentation from a previouse dealer that my difirential was damaged and is leaking. this was told to me before i knew about the recall. i was going to pay for the repair but was informed by your web site that my vehical was (?) part of the recall. i believe that mitubishi realised that my vehival will require the replaced diffirential and that is why they are denining it. any info that i could give them to persuade them into performing (just the inspection ) would be great. they have refused to even look at my car under the recall. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
3
 Transmission failure.
POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
06/19/1998
 Transfer case failure.
05/15/1998
 Transfer case recall.
10/20/1990
 Transfer case locked up due to insufficient lubrication prior to recall 98v-069).

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