1989 Mitsubishi Galant
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1989 Mitsubishi Galant. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
19 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Wheels
While traveling about 55mph on the highway and with prior warning left rear wheel fell off. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
While applying brakes pedal went all the way down to the floor.*ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
Consumer parked vehicle, she turned it off, and took keys out. keys were not inside of the car, and consumer walked alway, thinking everything was in order. However, vehicle rolled back, and hit two other vehicles. *ak *ML
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer has replaced transmission twice in vehicle. nlm
- Vehicle speed control
Engine will increase the gas, when stepping on the brake to slow down, the vehicle revved up and increased speed, dealer IS not aware of the problem, the warranty has expired. *ak *jb
- Electrical system
Electrical failure caused fire.
- Structure › Body › Door
Automatic door locks failed on two separate occasions.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belts replaced due to buckle failure. *Sd
- Vehicle speed control
Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *Sd
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission failed. *Sd
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine front motor mounts breaking down every 30,000 miles. Please describe details. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Mfg does not have replacement parts available for recall 95v103004. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing · Seat belts › Rear/other
Rear seat belts failed. *skd
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger seat belt does not stay latched. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver seatbelt buckle does not stay fastened, unfastens when making certain turns. tt
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Rear wheel bearing disconnected from axle, causing wheel to come off, resulting in an accident. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Passenger seat belt buckle fails to latch, intermittently. Please describe detail. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Vehicles drivers side seat belt unlatches by itself while driving.(pe94-080). tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Takata seat belt buckle failure
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 606596Information regarding cylinder head gaskets for remanufactured short blocks.
- 600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch.
- 52610Torque converter clutch solenoid resistance - service manual revision.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
- 50618Antenna tightening torque.
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