1999 Mitsubishi Galant vs 1999 Volkswagen Passat
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Mitsubishi Galant | 1999 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 215 | 664 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 122 |
| Investigations | 0 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–23 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 80,000 mi | 75,089 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Galant | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 89 | 184 |
| Suspension | 26 | 118 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 86 |
| Steering | 15 | 76 |
| Electrical System | 21 | 58 |
| Power Train | 16 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 32 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 6 | 35 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 58 | 13 |
| Stalling | 5 | 40 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 17 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
1999 Mitsubishi Galant
1999 Volkswagen Passat
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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.