1996 Mitsubishi Galant suspension problems

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Suspension · SC

I currently bought the 1996 mitsubishi galant for my wife and 11 month old daughter. The dealer told me I needed a front end alignment to get the pull and shake out of my front end. I took it to an alignment shop and the ase master tech. Told me my control arms were bent due to corrosion of the ball joint, he then told me there was a recall on these vehicles and if I don't get the problem fixed it could result in a loss of steering. I don't think it would be safe for my wife to lose steering with our infant daughter so now I got bigger problems then a twenty five dollar front end alignment. I'm upset at the dealer for not informing me with these recalls not the manufacture for making the bad part. Please help before it is too late.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Suspension · 107,000 miles · GA

After receiving a recall 00v421001, an appointment was made. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and consumer was told that the ball joints were not defective. Consumer later purchased tires, and was told that the ball joint had excessive play.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Suspension · 70,524 miles · NJ

While driving, the ball joints separated which caused the vehicle to steer to the left and damaged the axle.

Filed Feb 14, 2003 · Suspension · PA

Paid for repairs on a 1996 mitsubishi galant es suspension front control arm ball joint.

Filed Sep 19, 2002 · Suspension · NY

Consumer had left front ball joint repaired under recall last year. 6 months later, right ball joint broke. Consumer had repaired it. On 9/14/02 left ball joint broke again while driving, causing wheel to fall off.

Filed Aug 8, 2001 · Suspension · MA

Dealership examined vehicle for recall 00v421001. Dealership in each communication with consumer changed name of the component that would be repaired for this problem. Consumer was concerned that the part work has been performed on was not the part covered under recall , lower lateral arm ball joint. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Mar 8, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · MO

Lower front ball joints had a lot of play. Vehicle was making loud noises when making turns. Taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check it. *ak there was a recall regarding the ball joints, 00v421001, however dealer stated consumer's vehicle did not qualify for recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement. Transmission was replaced. Timing belt was replaced.

Filed Jan 4, 2001 · Suspension · GA

While driving, ball joint assembly failed, causing right front tire to come off and front end of vehicle dropped, during recall 99v066001, dealer inspected vehicle, however after inspecting the part stated it was okay and made no changes to vehicle, three months later the recall parts failed.

Filed Dec 12, 2000 · Suspension · AR

While driving at 10-15 MPH lower ball joint fell off vehicle. Had this component looked at under recall 99v066001 in september 2000. Was told balljoint was fine. Currently, dealer said this was normal wear and tear. *ak the consumer believes it was not normal wear and tear that caused the ball joint to fell off.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Suspension · KY

Recall 99v066001/ lower ball joints. Took vehicle to dealer november and october 13,2000, and dealer was not willing to fix recall. Dealer is rayskillman mitsubishi, 8424 highway 31, greenwood, in (317) 8852700. *ak after many calls mitsubishi agreed to fix damage.