Tl* the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the check engine sensor light and brake sensor light illuminated and continued to flash off and on. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 201,000.
The worst 1995 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension69
- Brakes35
- Airbags30
- Transmission29
- Engine16
- Electrical15
- Visibility12
- Acceleration10
- Steering9
- Fuel system6
- Lights6
- Seat belts6
- Body3
- Seats3
- Tires3
- Locks2
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant
Ball joint 41No deployment 20ABS 10Transmission failure 6Stalling 5
Recalls 5
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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Cracks can occur in the top of the fuel tank due to an improper spot weld on the baffle plate to the top portion of the fuel tank.
- Risk
- A crack in the fuel tank could allow fuel or fumes to escape. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the upper surface of the fuel tank for any signs of cracking. If no cracking or leaking is found, dealers will install a sealing protector plate. If any cracking or leakage is found, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.
Recall number 00V237000 · 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
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. 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 99V066002 · 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 5 recalls for the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant
Defect investigations
Lower contrtol arm ball joint
There is no summary currently available
RQ00015
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant 48
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 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.
- This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the...
- Subject regarding corrected air conditioner magnetic clutch service procedures
- Subject regarding power steering pump replacement
- This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information
- This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information
1995 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 | 19-21 | 26-28 | 22-23 |
| 2.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 18 | 24 | 20 |
What 1995 Mitsubishi Galant owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I sprayed my 95 mitsubishi galant motor off and rinsed it off, it ran for about twenty minutes and then shut off. Now its just turning ad will not start.
It started with my lights and radio staying on even when the car was off, it was like that for a few days then I was driving up the road to meet some friends when I spelled something burning then smoke started rolling out of my steering column.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the ABS light in the vehicle would illuminate. He would also have to pull the fuse on the driver's side turn signal because it appeared to be stuck. The failure occurred everytime the vehicle was driven. The manufacturer stated that they would not honor the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v212000 (exterior lighting:tail lights:switch) because his VIN was not included. The contact will pay to have the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 155,852 and failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi galant. While making a left turn at approximately 5 MPH, the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v421001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 117,000.
Antilock brake malfunctioned on several occasions when there was need to brake suddenly resulting in several near crashes. When brake was applied grinding noise heard and then anti lock brake light came on and remained on. This has occurred too often and mitsubishi needs to recall this model and fix it. The latest incident occurred on august 5, 2007, but there have been several instances of this happening before.
1995 mitsubishi galant caught fire in the engine compartment. *kb prior to the fire, the head gasket cover was replaced.(ohio traffic crash report)
Tl*- the contact stated that the 1995 mitsubishi galant ABS light turned on 03/11/07. He stated that while driving the vehicle in the evening hours at the speed of 50-55 MPH the ABS light turned on. He noticed a change in the brake system. He stated that the brake pedal became difficult to press. He called the dealership on 3/12/07, and they informed him to check and see if the vehicle was on recall ,and if it was, to call them back. The contact found no recall for the ABS, but did find a number of complaints with the same problem. The contact stated that the ABS light continued to stay on. He stated that he hasn't driven the vehicle recently, but did start it up, and the light ABS light was still on. The current mileage was 150000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, there was a loud noise. The contact looked under the vehicle and saw the tire was buckled out. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the left ball joint had pulled out of the socket which pulled the axle apart. There was a recall, the federal safety agency recall, # 99v066002 performed on the vehicle in 2001 concerning, the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint for the right side. This complaint was regarding the left lower ball joint of the vehicle. Updated 09/15/06.
When driving the car the front end was making very loud noises which became worse when driving over bumpy roads. I had one tie rod replaced a few years ago but the noise was only slightly better and no one could figure out what was causing it. The noise got severe and I took it to another mechanic and I had to have the left and right tie rods, the left and right side stabilizer bars and the driver side upper control arm replaced. There was a recall on the car in approximately 2000 at which time I brought the car in to the dealership where they supposedly inspected it and said there was nothing wrong and no parts were replaced. I am now having these problems with the car that all seem to be related to the recall regarding the front suspension. There is also a problem with the accelerator pedal sticking which now needs to be fixed. And on rainy days it has become almost impossible to drive the car because the front window defogger does not seem to work properly and the inside of the car fogs up severely causing me to have to pull off the road.
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Questions about the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant
Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Owners have filed 209 complaints about the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant, 8.7 times a typical Galant model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant?
Suspension, with 69 complaints. Next is brakes (35).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant have?
5 recalls, covering suspension, fuel system, gasoline and exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant suspension?
Yes, 3 recalls: 00V421001, 99V066001, 99V066002. 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 1995 Mitsubishi Galant get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant range from 20 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-21 city and 26-28 highway.
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