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.
The worst 1994 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension57
- Airbags35
- Transmission25
- Brakes20
- Engine16
- Electrical13
- Body12
- Steering12
- Lights11
- Visibility10
- Seat belts9
- Locks6
- Wheels6
- Acceleration5
- Tires5
- Seats2
- Fuel system1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant
Recalls 3
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 00V421001 · Recall details
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.
- 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.
Recall number 99V066001 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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
- 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.
Recall number 98V212000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant
Defect investigations
Lower contrtol arm ball joint
There is no summary currently available
RQ00015
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
PE98032
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant 39
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 explain the difference between normal dew...
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers
- This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the...
- Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures
- This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information
- This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information
- Subject regarding ball joint identification
- Information on a/t shift cable kit installation tip
- Experiencing a/t harsh 3-2 downshifts
1994 Mitsubishi Galant fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-21 | 24-28 | 20-23 |
What 1994 Mitsubishi Galant owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Frontal auto accident 1994 mitsibishi galant ls air bags did not deploy!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Questions about the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant
Is the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Owners have filed 197 complaints about the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, 8.2 times a typical Galant model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant?
Suspension, with 57 complaints, typically around 98,000 miles. Next is airbags (35).
How many recalls does the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant have?
3 recalls, covering suspension and exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant suspension?
Yes, 2 recalls: 00V421001, 99V066001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi Galant have bad suspension?
The Mitsubishi Galant model years with the most suspension complaints are 1995 (69 complaints), 1994 (57 complaints) and 1999 (26 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant range from 20 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-21 city and 24-28 highway.
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