While turning 5 MPH, the front ball joint and axle snapped. The consumer was unable to shift the gears to control the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and had vehicle towed. Cause has yet to be determined. The dealership has been notified.
1994 Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems
25 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission13
- Axle assembly5
- Manual transmission2
- Axle assembly: axle shaft2
- Driveline: constant velocity joint1
- Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
- Clutch assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1994 Mitsubishi Galant owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer states while his daughter was in possession of his vehicle, it was discovered that vehicle would not go into reverse, consumer was informed that the transmission had gone out.
After making wide left turns the clutch pedal goes very soft. Needs to lift up with foot then it ok untill next wide let turn. Almost caused a fatal accident once.
While driving lower ball joints collapsed and front passenger side tire turned outward. Also, axle came loose. Dealer has not seen. Vehicle was under recall, but has not been serviced.
I have mitshibushi and I will never ever ever buy any product from them again.
When placing pawl in drive gear vehicle will jump. Consumer has to decelerate, and sometimes vehicle won't move. Transmission was replaced when vehicle was 75000 miles, and problem is back with transmission.
While consumer was parked rear axle cracked and broke, rear axle had to be replaced. Consumer has not contacted dealer yet.
Consumer has problems with brakes/clutch and steering wheel. She said that steering wheel wandered on it's own. When applying brakes brake pedal stayed up high, and on other times, brakes pedal went all the way to the floor. Every six months, she had to replace brakes. Also, clutch stuck, and moved intermittently. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic told her that problem cannot be duplicated.
Wheel bearing keeps dangerously failing without warning, causing wheel to wiggle excessively. . Consumer has replaced bearings four times within 87000 miles.
When driving vehicle /putting gear in park it makes a loud vibrating noise.
Questions about the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant transmission
Does the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the transmission of the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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 1994 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Suspension 57Airbags 35Brakes 20Engine 16Electrical 13Body 12Steering 12Lights 11Visibility 10Seat belts 9Locks 6Wheels 6Acceleration 5Tires 5Seats 2Fuel system 1
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