Complaint #1 - left front axle I am in the process of replacing my left front axle on a 1997 mitsubishi galant for the 3rd time. 1st repair date - 9/25/01 2nd repair date - 6/5/03 3rd repair date - 6/2/06 there is no reason the same axle should have to be replaced repeatedly within a five year period of time. I would like an explanation and reimbursement for this repair. There should also be a recall on this part because of the frequency. Complaint #2 - front struts I am replacing the front struts for the second time in 4 years. Is this normal? Why do they repeatedly leak? Repair #1 - 4/30/02 repair #2 - 6/2/06.
The worst 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant problems
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Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 00V421003 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and Material Safety Data...
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer...
- Tech Talk is a service newsletter that was sent out to dealers
- This Technical Information Notice was sent to dealers informing that MMNA has recently received...
- This Technical Service Bulletin informs dealers they may find a stain or cloudy spot on the body panels...
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio...
- This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
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Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, fewer than a typical Galant model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant?
Suspension, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant have?
1 recall, covering suspension.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V421003. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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