Transmission failure to shift to third gear after replacing transmission with other unit less than a year ago. ( april 2005) makes a loud bang when downshifting to 1st gear upon stopping.
1991 Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems
39 complaints (62% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 39
- of this car's complaints
- 62%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift15
- Automatic transmission12
- Axle assembly4
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)3
- Manual transmission1
- Driveline: differential unit1
- Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- 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.
Recall number 98V168000 · Recall details
Related investigations
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.
RQ98007
What 1991 Mitsubishi Galant owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Right boot has self destructed for the third time (the first time was around 35000 & I was told they should be good for at least 60000 - the left one was). Left boot has only had to be replaced 1 time (around 65000)& was not as badly damaged as the right has been every time. I would like to know if other people have been having this same problem & what can be done about it. Computer chip died around 95000 even though I was told it would last longer. Friend's mitsubishi chip died also but it was at 120000. Repair shop stated they have had many mitsubishi computer chip problem cars brought in - most people junk the car because it's so expensive to fix. I had to replace a worn belt ("good for 60000") at 25000. Gear shift cable broke a few months after I bought the car (new). Are these problems other people have had?
Purchased a vehicle at eastaboga auto sales. Drove the car for 1 day the transmission started acting up I took it back to where I bought it he told me to drive it a couple of days because he had just put a new motor in it and it had been sitting up for about 8 months to drive it and let everything get broken in.so the next day I went to drive it and it wouldnt move . So it sit in my yard for another day. Finally ihad to have my husband push me to get it back to where I bought it .he said he'd find a transmission so now he wants me to py $900.00 to fix it and all I want him to do is give me my money back because he has the car. But he refuses to do anything. What am I suppose to do?
Required replacement of both front axles in 1991 mitsubishi galant after only 55,577 miles.
Vehicle had a recall done on vehicle regarding transfer case a few years ago. Currently, problem has reoccurred again. Transfer case will lock up while consumer is driving. Please provide further information.ak
Overdrive fluid is leaking, about a year ago the consumer took vehicle into the dealer to get recall repairs done, but all dealer did was take a look at vehicle. Then, determined that the vehicle was not leaking. They did not replace anything. Currently, they do not want to do anything about it.*ak recall campaign 98v16800.
Vehicle was parked and there was fluid leaking from underneath. Consumer received a recall letter 98v16800 for trasnfer case. He is still having problem since recall repairs have been done.
While traveling 60 MPH and without any indication all four wheels locked up. Vehicle was towed to dealer, technician stated transfer case needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
When engine or transmission is cold and consumer steps on brakes, transmission won't downshift from a high speed. Vehicle feels like it is going straight through a light. Sometimes, there's a loud bang when stopping.*ak
When vehicle is being driven it is very sluggish and does not pick up speed, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Questions about the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant transmission
Does the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 39 complaints about the transmission of the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant, 62% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V168000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi Galant have bad transmission?
The Mitsubishi Galant model years with the most transmission complaints are 1991 (39 complaints), 1996 (36 complaints) and 1995 (29 complaints).
Other 1991 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Electrical 9Engine 8Brakes 7Seat belts 3Acceleration 1Body 1Steering 1Suspension 1Visibility 1
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