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1995 Ford Contour vs 1995 Mitsubishi Galant

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1995 Ford Contour1995 Mitsubishi Galant
NHTSA complaints891209
Recall campaigns12
Service bulletins (TSBs)22348
Investigations71
Crash reports3932
Fire reports655
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)21–2520–23
Median reported incident mileage100,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord ContourMitsubishi Galant
Engine and Engine Cooling22415
Electrical System18015
Power Train12629
Suspension8369
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7234
Fuel System, Gasoline835
Steering769
Air Bags4430

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating680
Electrical failures620
Stalling586
Steering problems180
Loss of power160
Brake problems150
Vibration / shaking158
Check engine light140

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.