Dt: the contact stated there was the federal safety agency recall the federal safety agency 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.
1992 Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems
23 complaints (59% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 59%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift13
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)7
- Manual transmission1
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission1
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 1992 Mitsubishi Galant owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 98v168000 concerning transfer case. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. Dealer inspected vehicle , but was unable to resolve the problem.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
Transmission would not shift into second gear and sometimes first gear. Reverse would engage only after grinding the gears.
Owner believes vehicle should be included in the transfer case lock up recall for similar models like talon and eclipse (98v069003).
Questions about the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant transmission
Does the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 23 complaints about the transmission of the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant, 59% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1992 Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 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).
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