Mitsubishi Galant 1993

Model Galant made in 1993 by Mitsubishi got 8 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car has one 2.0l engine.

Model 1993

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsFWD21/28/2423/36/28Regular$ 7514920901
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD20/26/2323/34/27Premium$ 9144920901
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD22/30/2525/38/30Regular$ 7204920901

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB991100706/01/1999606596Information regarding cylinder head gaskets for remanufactured short blocks. *tt08/30/1999
TSB971100202/01/199752060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd07/17/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB965401212/01/199650618Antenna tightening torque. *tw05/27/1997
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
TSB972301512/01/1997600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt05/26/1998
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB972300706/01/199752610Torque converter clutch solenoid resistance - service manual revision. *tw08/21/1997
TSB970000506/01/199752620Mut-ii scan tool warranty. *tw08/21/1997

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL
 Consumer was involved in a 45 mph frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy. please give any further details. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
12/15/199812/01/1992
 My galant smoke so bad i would like to know if there has been a recall on this car my oil is changed every 3000 miles i cant understand why my car has this problem i have seen sereval galant that smoke in this part of the city. please let me know if this problem has been reported before. jacki e mims
08/09/1997
 While driving vehicle would idle and then cut off. owner took vehicle to the dealer. the dealer said that the vehicle failed the wet test. *ak
OTHER
 Insuffieient leg room in passenger compartment for tall people.
SEAT BELTS
04/26/2001
 Motorbelt would not fasten intermittently and properly. dealer notified, and refused to assist because part was out of its warranty, and not cover under a manufacturer's recall. please feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter. *ak
08/01/2000
 Consume r was traveling on highway and seatbelt light came on. she pulled over to the side of the shoulder and opened the door. seatbelt was stuck. she had to climb underneath. seatbelt wouldn't retract, and cable came out from vehicle.*ak
SEATS
05/29/19949
 Front passenger seat poses elevated risk of injury in rear end collision. *sd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/17/1997
 Abs,brake failure, when brakes were applied they locked up, causing extended stopping distance, impact 3:00 position, speed 25mph. *ak