1991 Mitsubishi Galant: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 63 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is power train (59% of complaints); the 1990 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 1998
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Transmission failure to shift to third gear after replacing transmission with other unit less than a year ago. ( april 2005) makes a loud bang when downshifting to 1st gear upon stopping. *nm”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2006
“Purchased a vehicle at eastaboga auto sales. Drove the car for 1 day the transmission started acting up I took it back to where I bought it he told me to drive it a couple of days because he had just put a new motor in it and it had been sitting up for about 8 months to drive it and let everything get broken in.so the next day I went to drive it and it wouldnt move . So it sit in my yard for another day. Finally ihad to have my husband push me to get it back to where I bought it .he said he'd find a transmission so now he wants me to py $900.00 to fix it and all I want him to do is give me my money back because he has the car. But he refuses to do anything. What am I suppose to do?”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2003
“Vehicle had a recall done on vehicle regarding transfer case a few years ago. Currently, problem has reoccurred again. Transfer case will lock up while consumer is driving. Please provide further information.ak”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 2002
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“Overdrive fluid is leaking, about a year ago the consumer took vehicle into the dealer to get recall repairs done, but all dealer did was take a look at vehicle. Then, determined that the vehicle was not leaking. They did not replace anything. Currently, they do not want to do anything about it.*ak recall campaign 98v16800. *mj”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2002
“Car while driving starts idling and then starts clicking inside and the shuts off then starts right back up again also burns oil. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2001
“My 1991 mitsubishi galant stalled while driving 3 times over 3 months. One day, the car wouldn't start after driving it to work. The electronic control unit was replaced in a shop. The car then had severe hard idling problems. The servo was then replaced. The idling problem was not fixed and is still present. Now the car has trouble starting with a brand new computer.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2000
“When engine or transmission is cold and consumer steps on brakes, transmission won't downshift from a high speed. Vehicle feels like it is going straight through a light. Sometimes, there's a loud bang when stopping.*ak *slc”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2000
“Consumer was told by the dealership that the recall repair (98v-168) could not be completed until they fixed a transmission leak which would cost $500. *mjs”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2000
“Transfer case locks up rear wheels, causing a 75 foot skid. The car was towed by flatbed to stohlman 6/1/99. The damage was assessed, and is still at stohlman due to lack of parts from mitsubishi. I have called to get an estimated completion date from service mgr. Gary beavers, but he will not give me one. I find this highly unacceptable, especially due to the fact that I could have been killed had I been driving at highway speeds when this component failed. I have contacted mitsubishi customer service and the dealership to try and secure a rental vehicle or a loaner vehichle to no avail. Please feel free to contact me at my home number or my cellular number (cell 703.973.7016) *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jun 1999
“My transmission computer has failed, even after spending money on a replacement. Ofcourse only after the warranty on the replacement part expired. My transmission itself is also bad. Needs a complete overhaul. Dangerous to drive. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
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Is the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
NHTSA has 63 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant. The most complained-about area is power train (59% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1991 Mitsubishi Galant problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 112,545 miles or less.
Does the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.