1998 Mitsubishi Galant vs 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Mitsubishi Galant | 1999 Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 53 | 215 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 34 | 109 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 30 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 10 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22–23 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 80,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Galant | Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 89 |
| Suspension | 8 | 26 |
| Power Train | 12 | 16 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 21 |
| Structure | 3 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 13 |
| Steering | 2 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 58 |
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
1998 Mitsubishi Galant
1999 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.