1997 Dodge Neon vs 1997 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.
| Metric | 1997 Dodge Neon | 1997 Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 390 | 80 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 62 | 51 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 12 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–29 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 62,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Neon | Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 222 | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 12 |
| Air Bags | 41 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 9 |
| Power Train | 26 | 15 |
| Structure | 24 | 2 |
| Steering | 15 | 9 |
| Suspension | 4 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 17 | 0 |
| Stalling | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 11 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 5 | 0 |
1997 Dodge Neon
1997 Mitsubishi Galant
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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.