1992 Mitsubishi Galant
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1992 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
39 complaints1 involved a crash2 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Rear · Tires
I was driving my mother-n-laws 1992 mitsubishi galant and all of the sudden the car just started to swerve from right to left making a weird scrapping sound making me think the brakes were probably locked up. Smoke started coming from underneath the right rear tire. At first I thought the car was…
I was driving my mother-n-laws 1992 mitsubishi galant and all of the sudden the car just started to swerve from right to left making a weird scrapping sound making me think the brakes were probably locked up. Smoke started coming from underneath the right rear tire. At first I thought the car was on fire. The smoke kept coming out even though the car was parked for more than 10 minutes. My kid's and I were all afraid to go near the car. But the smoke started to subside and I took a chance to go view what may be the problem. The brakes were okay but I had seen some thick oil with small grains of metal in it protruding out from the center of the I guess was the head of the axle. I took the hub cap off to get a better look. I was only five minutes or less from home and took a chance to drive it there....but when I had arrived and tried to park it. The whole friggin tire came right off. I started to do some investigation and found several complaint sites. So now I am here writing up one and trying to see if at all anyone can help my mother-n-law get her car fixed? Please let me know what we can do to see why this occurred? I was so afraid for the lives of my kid's and other's around me. I can only imagine what could of happened to us if I never had the feeling to get off of the interstate. deborah... Please let me know!!!??? thank you!! *Tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1992 mitsubishi galant caught fire in the engine compartment. *Kb a new engine had been install 3000 miles prior to the fire. *nm
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall nhtsa campaign 98v168000 concerning the transfer case. Recall repairs was performed on 10-20-03. In november 2005 with only 8000 miles on the vehicle the transfer case began to leak fluid, and all four wheels locked. The vehicle was towed to…
Dt: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall nhtsa campaign 98v168000 concerning the transfer case. Recall repairs was performed on 10-20-03. In november 2005 with only 8000 miles on the vehicle the transfer case began to leak fluid, and all four wheels locked. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house. The dealership was contacted, and they told him they would call him back for an appointment to bring the vehicle in. The manufacturer has bee contacted. *ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Dt: the contact states in august 04 he had h car inspected and it passed inspection, and they told him there was nothing wrong with the transfer case in transmission. He heard there was a recall on transfer case, he had it checked. About three days ago the rear wheels on 1992 mitsubishi gallant…
Dt: the contact states in august 04 he had h car inspected and it passed inspection, and they told him there was nothing wrong with the transfer case in transmission. He heard there was a recall on transfer case, he had it checked. About three days ago the rear wheels on 1992 mitsubishi gallant locked up. He had it towed to a dealership, and they are refused to do recall repairs because they told him there was a drain plug missing from the transfer case. Neither the previous owner nor the current owner has ever touched the transfer case. *Ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Consumer received nhtsa recall 98v168000 concerning transfer case. consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. dealer inspected vehicle , but was unable to resolve the problem. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
My car had been stalling since august 2003. the first time I brought it into have it serviced at firestone, they could not find any problem. in november 2003 my car was stalling again and I lost power driving it, as the car engine shut off. I had brought my car in again to a different firestone.…
My car had been stalling since august 2003. the first time I brought it into have it serviced at firestone, they could not find any problem. in november 2003 my car was stalling again and I lost power driving it, as the car engine shut off. I had brought my car in again to a different firestone. I trust the mechanic, I have been bringing my car there for years. they had to replace the electronic ignition control module. I have a mitsubishi galant 1992. according to firestone there has been many other mitsubishi cars with the same problems, but they have never been recalled for ecm. a company in texas has data showing other ecm that have been replaced. this company IS: ecm to go automotive computer supply, 2280 east main suite B-7, league city texas 77573 1 888-326-8646. when I had to replace the ecm on my car it was very costly, $755.03 total. I would like you to please investigate why mitsubishi has not recalled ecm's. thank you, sandra pellicori. *Ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
While driving at low speeds smoke came from the rear of vehicle. initially the consumer was told by a dealer that the rear trans axle should be replaced. consumer went to another dealer to get a second opinion. The dealer indicated that vehicle was covered under recall 98v168000 concerning transfer case. consumer took vehicle back to the original dealer, who refused to honor the recall. *ak
- Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm
The vehicle was recalled in japan (july 2000) and in february (2001) citing safety reasons due to this and related problems. it was not recalled in america. waited all these months to see if it will be recalled. since the vehicle was manufactured in japan, I fully expected to see this vehicle in…
The vehicle was recalled in japan (july 2000) and in february (2001) citing safety reasons due to this and related problems. it was not recalled in america. waited all these months to see if it will be recalled. since the vehicle was manufactured in japan, I fully expected to see this vehicle in mitsubishi's recall effort. contacted them at 1-888-648-782002 but was informed that there was no recall on this vehicle. they could not give me a number to contact at mitsubishi america on how to go about getting this safety problem fixed. therefore contacting nhtsa as this IS a problem for which vehicles have been recalled in japan due to quality control problems. mr
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Consumer states that vehicle will not start. had vehicle serviced this was a result off the main computer control module malfunctioning. Had it replaced problem reaccured. mr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Burns oil died rigt on higway now I own anthe r one nd it does he samething. *Ak
- Power train
Dealer said the recall was done, a leak can occur and potentially lock up all wheels at any given speed. due to inadequate repairs this problem still IS occuring.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
The dealers are not fixing the recall properly and refusing you when you go back. this affects all AWD mitsubishi 1990'-1999. I am in need of a new transfer case (mitsu$1800) and supporting yokes and seals as damage results from leaking when not properly fixed and can potentially cause rear wheel lockup.*ak (tiresize: 15)
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Recall 98v168001/transfer case: while traveling at highway at speed of 55 mph rear wheels commenced to lock up and caused steering to be uncontrollable. later on receiving a manufacturer's recall notice concerning transfer case, dealer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Consumer contacted dealer in refernce to recall number 98v168001, dealer made, recall repairs to vehicle. Consumer IS currently having problems with the transfer case, nearly locking up when driving. Consumer has contacted both dealer and manufacturer. Both refused to correct recall. Please provide any further details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Oil seals need replacing about every two years st 75,000 miles then at 130,000 then at 160,000. Repair IS $400-$500
- Seat belts
Motorized seat belt cable fell off the track, and the belt IS dangling from the hood of car. seatbelt doesn't work at all. *ak
- Air bags › Frontal
While driving at 20 mph and was hit head on by another vehicle, driver's side air bag didn't deploy. *ak
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Owner believes vehicle should be included in the transfer case lock up recall for similar models like talon and eclipse (98v069003).
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Transfer case leaks continuously. *Ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission would not shift into second gear and sometimes first gear. reverse would engage only after grinding the gears.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Electronic control unit failed
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Defective yoke seal located within transfer case was leaking, causing wheels to lock up, will not turn prior to recall 98v-069000.
- Power train › Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
I found the car has a leaking transfer case/yoke assy. I brought this to the service departments attention. they informed me they all do and all you can do IS refill it as it gets low. but being a member of the club dsm I knew this to be false, in that it IS possable to seal the leak some what…
I found the car has a leaking transfer case/yoke assy. I brought this to the service departments attention. they informed me they all do and all you can do IS refill it as it gets low. but being a member of the club dsm I knew this to be false, in that it IS possable to seal the leak some what with rtv. And I did this my self with some succes ass the yoke/transfer case did not leak again for almost a year, I have talked to the service ept. About haveing the recall on this that was issued on the eclipse models and was then informed by the same said service dept that the AWD galants have a different transfercase/yoke assy and do not leak. I then asked why I was told previously that they all have this problem and should just live with it.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Transfer case leaks.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Transfer case leaks and needs to be refilled every so often. If it were to run dry, all four wheels would lock up and cause injury or death.
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
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.
- 52620Mut-ii scan tool warranty.
- 52610Torque converter clutch solenoid resistance - service manual revision.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
- 50618Antenna tightening torque.
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