Mitsubishi Galant 1989
Model Galant made in 1989 by Mitsubishi got 20 consumer complains, 1 investigation there is 1 recall as well as 5 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and other. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and power train. The car had one investigation (seat belts). There was one recall concerning seat belts . The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1989
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 22/28/25 | 25/35/29 | Regular | $ 570 | 4 | 880902 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/27/24 | 23/35/28 | Regular | $ 594 | 4 | 880902 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 23/30/26 | 26/39/30 | Regular | $ 549 | 4 | 880902 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V103004 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 01/01/1986 to 12/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 658000 | 11/01/1995 | ODI | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/24/1995 | 05/24/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; seat belts; belt buckles.vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light duty trucks and vans equipped with safety belts made by takata corporation.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TSB9911007 | 06/01/1999 | 606596 | Information regarding cylinder head gaskets for remanufactured short blocks. *tt | 08/30/1999 | |
| TSB9711002 | 02/01/1997 | 52060 | New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| TSB9654012 | 12/01/1996 | 50618 | Antenna tightening torque. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| TSB9723015 | 12/01/1997 | 600571 | Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt | 05/26/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| TSB9723007 | 06/01/1997 | 52610 | Torque converter clutch solenoid resistance - service manual revision. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||
| EA95004 | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/10/1995 | 08/01/1995 | TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE | 95V103004 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/17/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1990 | |
| Electrical failure caused fire. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| Engine front motor mounts breaking down every 30,000 miles. please describe details. tt | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 09/01/1998 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumer has replaced transmission twice in vehicle. nlm | |||
| 03/19/1994 | 9 | ||
| Automatic transmission failed. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 06/19/2000 | 0 | 09/14/1997 | |
| 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 - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | |||
| 11/12/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear wheel bearing disconnected from axle, causing wheel to come off, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Seat belts replaced due to buckle failure. *sd | |||
| Mfg does not have replacement parts available for recall 95v103004. tt | |||
| 04/04/1995 | 1 | ||
| Passenger seat belt does not stay latched. tt | |||
| 08/01/1989 | 1 | ||
| Driver seatbelt buckle does not stay fastened, unfastens when making certain turns. tt | |||
| Passenger seat belt buckle fails to latch, intermittently. please describe detail. tt | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicles drivers side seat belt unlatches by itself while driving.(pe94-080). tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 02/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Front passenger's seat belt failed. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 02/23/1995 | 3 | ||
| Rear seat belts failed. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/16/2003 | 1 | ||
| While applying brakes pedal went all the way down to the floor.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 05/01/1992 | 2 | 05/01/1989 | |
| Automatic door locks failed on two separate occasions. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/06/1998 | 1 | 07/25/1988 | |
| 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 | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *sd | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 06/16/2003 | 1 | ||
| While traveling about 55mph on the highway and with prior warning left rear wheel fell off. *ak | |||