Tl* the contact owns a 1998 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the front passenger side lower ball joint failed. The contact stated that the nut that held the lower ball joint became loose and detached, causing the lower ball joint failure. The vehicle had been repaired three times prior for the same exact failure. The manufacturer extended the warranty for the part for a lifetime however, the contact believed the failure to be an extreme safety issue because the part would become loose very easily. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
1998 Mitsubishi Galant: ball joint or control arm failure
8 of the 52 complaints about the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 133,770
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Lower lateral arm ball joint broke caused my car to crash into a parked vehicle as I was driving at a low rate of speed.
Lower control arm was found to have a problem upon inspection by a mechanic.
In november 2003, while driving between 20 to 25 MPH, front passenger tire fell off, vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, who determined that ball joints failed. In april 2004 consumer received a recall letter notice concerning ball joint problem.
Ball joints were replaced prior to consumer receiving the recall notice. *ph the consumer request reimbursement for the repairs.
The consumer's daughter had difficulty with the steering which ended up on the opposite side of the road crashing into an embankment. 3 years after accident, consumer received a recall notice on lower ball joints that could lead to loss of steering. *la the consumer's daughter was injured and feels that the dealer should be responsible for damages. Recall#00v421001.
Recall on lower ball joint boot was done in january 2002. On 30 april consumer was unable to steer at slow speed. Vehicle has not been taken to a dealership.
There is a vibration that happens at higher speeds, approximately 55 + MPH. Dealership has repeatedly informed her that tires were defective and needed to be replaced. Consumer received recall notification in mail for lower control arm/ ball joint. Consumer had recall taken care of by dealership, but vibration continues to occur in vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Related recalls
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
Questions about the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant?
8 of 52 owner complaints about the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant (15%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1998 Mitsubishi Galant?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history