1992 Mitsubishi Galant: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 39 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 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“1992 mitsubishi galant caught fire in the engine compartment. *kb a new engine had been install 3000 miles prior to the fire. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2006
“Dt: the contact stated there was NHTSA recall NHTSA campaign 98v168000 concerning the transfer case. Recall repairs was performed on 10-20-03. In november 2005 with only 8000 miles on the vehicle the transfer case began to leak fluid, and all four wheels locked. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house. The dealership was contacted, and they told him they would call him back for an appointment to bring the vehicle in. The manufacturer has bee contacted. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2005
“Dt: the contact states in august 04 he had h car inspected and it passed inspection, and they told him there was nothing wrong with the transfer case in transmission. He heard there was a recall on transfer case, he had it checked. About three days ago the rear wheels on 1992 mitsubishi gallant locked up. He had it towed to a dealership, and they are refused to do recall repairs because they told him there was a drain plug missing from the transfer case. Neither the previous owner nor the current owner has ever touched the transfer case. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Sep 2005
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“Dealer said the recall was done, a leak can occur and potentially lock up all wheels at any given speed. Due to inadequate repairs this problem still is occuring.”Owner report · Power Train · Apr 2001
“The dealers are not fixing the recall properly and refusing you when you go back. This affects all awd mitsubishi 1990'-1999. I am in need of a new transfer case (mitsu$1800) and supporting yokes and seals as damage results from leaking when not properly fixed and can potentially cause rear wheel lockup.*ak (tiresize: 15)”Owner report · Power Train · Mar 2001
“Recall 98v168001/transfer case: while traveling at highway at speed of 55 mph rear wheels commenced to lock up and caused steering to be uncontrollable. Later on receiving a manufacturer's recall notice concerning transfer case, dealer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2000
“Consumer states that vehicle will not start. Had vehicle serviced this was a result off the main computer control module malfunctioning. Had it replaced problem reaccured. Mr”Owner report · Electrical System · Oct 1999
“Motorized seat belt cable fell off the track, and the belt is dangling from the hood of car. Seatbelt doesn't work at all. *ak”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 1999
“A severe fuel leak developed on the external side of the fuel tank sending unit on top of the tank. The metal components of the fuel line corroded.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 1998
“A severe fuel leak developed on the external side of the fuel tank sending unit on top of the tank. The metal components of the fuel line corroded.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 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 1992 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
NHTSA has 39 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant. The most complained-about area is power train (59% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Mitsubishi Galant problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 112,315 miles or less.
Does the 1992 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.