Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Power train36
- Service brakes, hydraulic28
- Air bags20
- Suspension19
- Engine and engine cooling16
- Structure13
- Visibility8
- Vehicle speed control7
- Electrical system6
- Seat belts5
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 23 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the United Kingdom
0 cars built in 1996 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 11 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
110 1996 cars are on the New Zealand register; 61% arrived as used imports, 34% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN IMPROPER SPOT WELD ON THE BAFFLE PLATE TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mitsubishi told its dealers about the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 618250 | SUBJECT REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT. *JB |
| 614011 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PROCEDURES AND WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION FOR OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES. *TT |
| 6088731 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT |
| 6088726 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS RECOMMENDED MANUAL TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. *TT |
| 602455 | EXPERIENCING A/T HARSH 3-2 DOWNSHIFTS. *TT |
| 602033 | INFORMATION ON A/T SHIFT CABLE KIT INSTALLATION TIP. *YC |
| 601998 | THE PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH CONTINUITY CHECK TABLE IS INCORRECTLY PRINTED IN THE AFFECTED SERVICE MANUAL PAGES. *YC |
| 601990 | VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LONG COLD START TIMES, SAG DURING WARM-UP, AND STALLING. *TT |
| 601988 | PROCEDURES ON FULE PUMP OPERATION CHECK. *YC |
| 601842 | SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON CORRECTED AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT. *YC |
| 600571 | INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT |
| 54304 | REVISED HEADLIGHT AIMING ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES. *YC |
| 54300 | MULTI-PURPOSE FUSE CAPACITY IS INCORRECTLY SPECIFIED IN THE AFFECTED SERVICE MANUAL PAGES. *YC |
| 54299 | SERVICE MANUAL REVISION ON SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS. *YC |
| 54032 | INFORMATION CONTAINING ADDITIONAL GLASS ANTENNA CAUTIONS AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES. *YC |
| 53050 | SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *YC |
| 53047 | DESCRIBING HOW TO REPROGRAM THE HOMELINK TRANSMITTER. *YC |
| 52640 | GENERATOR STATOR REMOVAL - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 52632 | CRANKSHAFT BEARING SELECTION PROCEDURE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 52631 | VALVE GUIDE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES (GALANT) - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 52625 | DTC P0135 INSPECTION PROCEDURE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 52622 | CODE NO. 26, 27 PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH SYSTEM - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW |
| 52620 | MUT-II SCAN TOOL WARRANTY. *TW |
| 52611 | IGNITION KEY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. *TW |
| 52096 | SUNROOF TRIM COVER LOOSE. *JD |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
LOWER CONTRTOL ARM BALL JOINT
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation