While traveling down a dirt road going about 5 MPH the lower control arm broke not any of the rubber boots the control arm itself rusted and broke.
The worst 1999 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes96
- Suspension26
- Electrical19
- Body16
- Transmission16
- Steering15
- Airbags12
- Engine12
- Acceleration9
- Lights7
- Wheels6
- Visibility5
- Seat belts3
- Tires3
- Fuel system2
Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
Grinding brakes 13Fire or smoke 9No deployment 8Premature wear 8Pulling 8ABS 7Wipers 7Headlights 5Stalling 5
Recalls 5
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
- Risk
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- Remedy
- Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1‑787‑251‑8715.
Recall number 04V428000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Recall number 01V011001 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Recall number 00V225001 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
- Risk
- This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.
Recall number 99V333001 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
- Risk
- Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Recall number 99V305001 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant 109
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...
- Cruise control system checks - service manual revision
- Fuel pump operation check - service manual revision
- 2-3 shift flare
- Unprimed bumper fascia trail period
1999 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 | 19-20 | 26-28 | 21-23 |
| 3.0L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 25 | 20 |
What 1999 Mitsubishi Galant owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Cars slips all the time when the ABS light is on. Today it was raining and it almost caused a crash. The car would not stop at a speed of 25 MPH in traffic. Very scary.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated the turn signal and hazard lights failed. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v333001, electrical system: battery: cables recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The current mileage was 106,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the vehicle exterior paint was oxidized with chipping on the hood, roof and trunk lid. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact expressed the concern of warranting a recall related to the exterior paint defect. The failure mileage was unknown.
While driving the vehicle noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Opened the hood and notice a fire coming from the wiring harness out of the fuse box. Disconnectted the battery and towed it home.
1999 mitsubishi galant es black paint is deteriorating and getting white.
The paint on my car is fading, I see white spots on the hood, trunk and roof of car. The car is black. I see many other, same type, cars with this problem. The body shop told me it is a defect from when it was painted.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the turn signal switch failed. As of december 21, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number (exterior lighting: turn signal: switch). The current and failure mileages were 109,371.
Alternator and wire harness caught on fire on my 1999 mitsubishi galant. Harness and alternator plug were totally burnt. Had to replace both at my cost. Also had to replace radiator while at the shop. Lost 1 day of work due to this.
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Questions about the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Owners have filed 212 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, 8.8 times a typical Galant model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
Brakes, with 96 complaints, typically around 80,000 miles. Next is suspension (26).
How many recalls does the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant have?
5 recalls, covering equipment, power train and steering.
What year does the Mitsubishi Galant have bad brakes?
The Mitsubishi Galant model years with the most brakes complaints are 1999 (96 complaints), 1995 (35 complaints) and 2001 (33 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant get?
Official estimates for the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant range from 20 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 19-20 city and 26-28 highway.
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