1990 Mitsubishi Galant
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant. Newest first.
Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
21 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
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
- Vehicle speed control
When the accelerator pedal was pressed, the vehicle surged forward at a rapid speed. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Harmonic balancer fell apart. This IS the second failure of this oem part. I think they are made from old tuna cans.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer has had vehicle for 5 years, and has replaced transmission 3 times. *Ak
- Seat belts › Front
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
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.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Transfer case leaked fluid prior to recall, recall repairs refused due to make and model/year 98v069000 and 98v069001.
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Transfer case failed and locked up, however the vehicle IS outside the scope of 98v069000 but has the same drivetrain.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift · Power train › Axle assembly · Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
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…
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 › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
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
- Power train › Automatic transmission · Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
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
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt does not open after engagement. Sometimes does not engage at all. Requires several attempts. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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?
- Tires
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Timing belt failed, causing vehicle to stall/die. *ak
- 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
- Structure › Frame and members
A-frame of car snapped in half due to metal stress cracks while driving. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Front driver side retractor IS not retracting it jam . tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's seatbelt buckles inoperative, must press release button to insert male into female portion. tt
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission · Vehicle speed control
Vehicle accelerates when put in reverse and foot removed from brake.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Transfer case leakage
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.
- Transfer case lockup
- 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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