Mitsubishi Galant ball joint problems

Filed Sep 28, 2023 · Body, Suspension · 179,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the vehicle was maneuvering abnormally and experienced a brief loss of control. The contact stated that while attempting to turn or slow the vehicle, the front end briefly swayed from left to right, then pulled in one direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with both the control arms and the crossmember. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V279000 (Structure, Suspension) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,000.

Filed May 28, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 150,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Jul 26, 2015 · Suspension · 165,000 miles · MA

In 2015 my vehicle was back into by a snow plow. After that the the total suspension has almost replaced. The sway bar breaks now working on bearings and control arms. On each side of the vehicle. The suspension before the incident has been a problem. Also SRS light is on .ihave to payu for all repairs out of pocket . It has been expensive . The insurance company for the claim for the repairs only paid to fix the bumper and very little else. Front end damage nothing undercarriage. Its has been very expensive.

Filed Sep 26, 2011 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · WA

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.

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 10, 2009 · Body · 79,800 miles · IL

Yes I have had a number of problems with my galant year 2000 dash board has crack in the cold! The paint(black) has turn from a black to now a rust color like it hadn't had a coat of primer put on before painting it! Ball joint snap wheel fell off cost 4300.00 to fix now it needs a paint job washing and detailing isn't going to faze it has been taken good care of but im really upset over the rust this is just too much for me to consider! Pleasse respond and help im disable and this is my only car! Im ready to call action 2 news im at my wits end! Thank you

Filed May 26, 2008 · Suspension · 135,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Mar 4, 2008 · Suspension · 78,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the lower ball joints were in pieces. The vehicle is steering to the left extremely badly and the contact hears metal rubbing together. The dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v421001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The purchase date and VIN were unknown. The current mileage was 85,000 and failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 03-25-08 *bf the failure was not obvious to spin investigation until 84,000 failure happened in a parking lot at low speed. Updated 03/25/08

Filed Jan 22, 2008 · Suspension · 117,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · IL

Received recall for lower ball joint in 2001. Because they didn't show damage, the dealer only lubricated them. The right one went out along with the tie rod end in 2/07. I had it repaired by an independent mechanic, which cost over $600.00. Now, the left one is going out. Lubricating a defective assembly is like putting on a bandaid, which has now proven to be the case with both lower ball joints having to be replaced plus a tie rod end. I'm not only upset about the cost of the repair, but the safety issue is much more of a concern. Hearing a noise coming from your front end can be anything and ignored, but ignoring this particular noise puts the driver and anyone around them at a very high risk of injury or even death. Is the dealer liable for this repair because they were considered defective assemblies in the first place?