1994 Mitsubishi Galant
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant. Newest first.
Certain airtex fuel pump module assemblies, p/n e7081h, sold for use as replacement equipment for the vehicles listed above. the wall of the flared fitting of the fuel pump IS not thick enough to prevent the mating threaded fittings from bottoming out before an adequate seal IS achieved. this condition may result in leakage of fuel at the connection of…
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the presence of an ignition source, a fuel leak could result in a fire.
Remedy
Airtex will notify owners and replace the fuel pumps free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during july 2007. owners can contact airtex automotive at 800-880-3056.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot IS damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. when the stop lamp switch was assembled, grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point. this can cause the contact point to heat up causing internal operation elements to melt allowing the swtich to become stuck in on or off position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light to come on.
Remedy
Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.
Owner complaints
198 complaints34 involved a crash5 involved a fire17 injuries2 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Wheels
Purchased 3 tires june 18TH 2016. By the end of the day my spare tire was completely empty I took it back and had a new one put back on it. June 19TH the tire that was put on my car also went flat while sitting in a parking lot. I decided to file this formal complaint due to the fact that they…
Purchased 3 tires june 18TH 2016. By the end of the day my spare tire was completely empty I took it back and had a new one put back on it. June 19TH the tire that was put on my car also went flat while sitting in a parking lot. I decided to file this formal complaint due to the fact that they refused to give me a refund of $30 for the bad tire. Also due to the fact that two of the three tires purchased two went flat and less than 48 hours of purchase date.
- Air bags
Frontal auto accident 1994 mitsibishi galant LS air bags did not deploy! *Tr
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
The wheel of my daughter's mitsubishi galant fell off! while pulling into the driveway at our home, the galant's ball joint on the lower lateral control arm failed. The ball joint pulled out of the socket and the transaxle pulled out of the transmission. this resulted in the wheel falling against…
The wheel of my daughter's mitsubishi galant fell off! while pulling into the driveway at our home, the galant's ball joint on the lower lateral control arm failed. The ball joint pulled out of the socket and the transaxle pulled out of the transmission. this resulted in the wheel falling against the wheel well (literally falling off the car!) there was no grease in the ball joint socket. thankfully, this occurred at a very low rate of speed. if it had happened on the expressway, it would have definitely caused a serious accident! this 1994 galant has only 86,000 miles on it, and has no open recalls. my daughter had taken this vehicle to a certified mechanic about a week before the incident because she sometimes heard a grinding noise coming from the wheel area. the shop wrongly diagnosed the problem as tie rod ends. they said there were no immediate safety concerns. *Jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
A near miss. The nut on the lower control arm came off on drivers side. 75 mph and thank goodness I was strong to pull the asphalt eating front end to the side. Going downhill heard what was thought to be a pebble hit the underside of the car and then was being pulled under the oncoming semi. Upon…
A near miss. The nut on the lower control arm came off on drivers side. 75 mph and thank goodness I was strong to pull the asphalt eating front end to the side. Going downhill heard what was thought to be a pebble hit the underside of the car and then was being pulled under the oncoming semi. Upon finally stopping on the shoulder, I got out looked at my tire sitting perpendicular to the car, the cars front end sitting on the ground,(i have photo's) I looked back to see a grove and a black line traveling from the left lane to the center line back to the left lane and to my galant's resting place. At 48 years old I have driven many a car, never have I come so near to meeting my maker. The mechanic, 300 miles from my home said the ball joint boot failed and allowed the bolt to become loose and the travel just unscrewed the nut. All the threads were there, non were stripped. 3 days later I bravely loaded myself and my younger sister into the car with some make due repairs and a new lower control arm, a put back together with duct tape and a prayer cv axle( was pull out as far as it could go, a new slightly smaller new tire, and a $1000.00 poorer, I slowly made myself drive back home. Now I hear noises on the other side. Now I have started looking for places like this the air my complaints. I was fortunate. As an older person, a woman and original owner, I would have thought I would have received a recall, I didn't. Have had the same address for 16 years. Didn't know about it until I got here. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
During replacement of struts service technician noticed that ball joints had excessive play. *ts the manufacturer has recalled many ball joints recall #sr-04-001 according to alldata. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Pursuant to the ball joint recall for my 1994 mitsubishi galant, I took my car to ourisman mitsubishi in 2004 who then inspected the boot, noticed the boot was broken yet the serviceman resealed the boot and informed me that the car was checked and the lower control arms were intact. in august…
Pursuant to the ball joint recall for my 1994 mitsubishi galant, I took my car to ourisman mitsubishi in 2004 who then inspected the boot, noticed the boot was broken yet the serviceman resealed the boot and informed me that the car was checked and the lower control arms were intact. in august 2005, while I was having my car service for a water pump problem, the mechanic indicated that the lower ball joint was defective and that I needed to have it replaced. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
I received a recall notice for my 1994 mitsubishi galant LS ,and I took my car to the nearest dealership, ourisman mitsubishi, last year concerning the lower arm ball joint. it was determined there that the ball joint was in excellent condition. after having my car inspected by my private and…
I received a recall notice for my 1994 mitsubishi galant LS ,and I took my car to the nearest dealership, ourisman mitsubishi, last year concerning the lower arm ball joint. it was determined there that the ball joint was in excellent condition. after having my car inspected by my private and certified mechanic he strongly recommended that I replace this very part. the mechanic indicated that the driver's side ball joint IS in serious need of replacement.*ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
Dt: caller says the car stalled at any speed. This happened without warning. Dealer could not find what was wrong with vehicle. They could not replace parts until they find the one that worked manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Car had to be towed twice. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
The brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in a rear end accident. the car has been totaled with no explanation of why the brakes failed.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and associated pulleys
I bought my 94 mitsubishi galant in december of 1998. The first time my alternator belt broke was august of 1999. Since then my belt has been replaced 12 times (7 times the belt was replaced by a mechanic). Most of the time, my husband or myself have been driving when the belt brakes leaving us…
I bought my 94 mitsubishi galant in december of 1998. The first time my alternator belt broke was august of 1999. Since then my belt has been replaced 12 times (7 times the belt was replaced by a mechanic). Most of the time, my husband or myself have been driving when the belt brakes leaving us stranded on the side of the road. The belt also squeaks really bad. I've tried to get this problem fixed, but no one seems to know what IS causing it to squeak. I've had alternator's replaced, belts replaced, and the pulley adjusted. None of it worked, but I still had to pay for it. Please help me.*ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall 00v421003 repairs. Upon leaving the dealer consumer got into the vehicle to take an hour ride and vehicle started to vibrate erratically. Consumer took vehicle to two other mechanics, who determined that dealer had done something they should not have done to the vehicle. *Ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
The consumer took his vehicle in to have the oil changed and upon entering the bay at the shop, the lower ball joint fell off. recall no. 00v421001. *jb
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
The right side ball joint separated almost causing consumer to have an accident.*mr *la
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
While driving at any speed vehicle overheated, dealership urged consumer to call nhtsa to report the problem. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Left front ball joint fell off. This caused the vehicle to suddenly stop and fall flat to the ground. *ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
While turning 5 mph, the front ball joint and axle snapped. The consumer was unable to shift the gears to control the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and had vehicle towed. Cause has yet to be determined. The dealership has been notified. *ph
- Air bags
The air bags did not open during my automobile accident it was practically a head on collision and I was going at a speed of 45 mph it was a good thing I was wearing my seatbelt or I would have gone right through the front windshield. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
The harmonic balancer suddendly broke one day as I was driving to work.the mitsubishi dealer said that it seemed to be a very commom occurance and complaint and therefore had many parts in stock. Seems to me that if they have to stock a lot of these parts then maybe a better look at the manufacturing of them should be taken.
- Tires
The left front goodyear tire separation causing the vehicle to shake while driving, the tire separation caused damage to the left front fender. (Attorney for client) *yh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Structure › Body › Door
While driving the vehicle stalled, the dealer replaced the cap, rotor, plug wires and dist seal. *yh
- Electrical system · Structure › Body › Door
Consumer states that while driving vehicle will stall out. which was caused by a shortage in the electrical system. power locks are also inoperative dealer contacted. *mr
- Structure › Body › Door
All interior door locks automatically relock themselves repeatedly; child safety lock no longer works. *ak
- Suspension › Front
Car was serviced under one recall in spring of this year; however, noise persists on left front; maintenance manager informs me that it could be some part other than ball joint and not a part of recall. No safety defect indicated. *ak
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Front ball joints broke when owner was turning a corner. he got out of car and saw tire had slumped over. please describe details. *ak
- Air bags
The airbags did not fail to work, my complaint IS concerning the vinyl of the dash that the airbag IS kept in. the vinyl of the car looks as if it has been warped from the sun. the vinyl around the airbag looks like it IS receeding from the dash. the top part of the airbag cover IS popping up and looks as if it will come apart. the dash vinyl IS also receding from the top closest to the air vent.*ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Lower contrtol arm ball joint
There is no summary currently available
- Stop lamp switch
Alleged failure of the stop lamp switch prevents illumination of the brake lights during braking and inhibits disengagement of cruise control via the brake pedal
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.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 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.
- 8000500Unknown
- 6088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 6088726This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 634624Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures.
- 606607Subject regarding ball joint identification.
- 602455Experiencing a/t harsh 3-2 downshifts.
- 602033Information on a/t shift cable kit installation tip.
- 601998The park/neutral position switch continuity check table IS incorrectly printed in the affected service manual pages.
- 601990Vehicles may experience long cold start times, sag during warm-up, and stalling.
- 601988Procedures on fule pump operation check.
- 601842Service manual revision on corrected air conditioner refrigerant.
- 601486Service manual revision on corrected fuel injector resistance measurement temperature values.
- 600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch.
- 54304Revised headlight aiming adjustment procedures.
- 54300Multi-purpose fuse capacity IS incorrectly specified in the affected service manual pages.
- 54032Information containing additional glass antenna cautions and inspection procedures.
- 52640Generator stator removal - service manual revision.
- 52620Mut-ii scan tool warranty.
- 52611Ignition key difficult to remove.
- 52096Sunroof trim cover loose.
- 52083Battery discharge during idling.
- 52073Additional srs air bag troubleshooting procedures- service manual revision.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
- 50618Antenna tightening torque.
- 50611Front suspension noise diagnosis.
- 50610Revised heated oxygen sensor heater resistance - service manual revision.
- 50608Battery discharging during idling.
- 50606Additional manual transaxle shift lever operational inspection - service manual revision.
- 45005Galant a/c noise.
- 43086Unknown
- 43083Unknown
- 39919Steering drift diagnosis and correction.
- 37816Power door locks lock and unlock by themselves.
- 37815Ecm causes headlights to dim during deceleration.
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