1996 Mitsubishi Galant suspension problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I currently bought the 1996 mitsubishi galant for my wife and 11 month old daughter. The dealer told me I needed a front end alignment to get the pull and shake out of my front end. I took it to an alignment shop and the ase master tech. Told me my control arms were bent due to corrosion of the…”
filed Aug 30, 2010
“After receiving a recall 00v421001, an appointment was made. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and consumer was told that the ball joints were not defective. Consumer later purchased tires, and was told that the ball joint had excessive play. *ak”
filed Sep 13, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V421001 · Dec 18, 2000
Related service bulletins
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2015
Suspension problems in other Galant years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Galant | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 Galant | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Galant | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Galant | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 Galant | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 Galant | 10 | 7% |
| 2000 Galant | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 Galant | 26 | 12% |
| 1998 Galant | 8 | 15% |
| 1997 Galant | 18 | 23% |
| 1995 Galant | 69 | 33% |
| 1994 Galant | 57 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.