The 1996 Mitsubishi Galant has 170 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and service brakes. Owners most often flag persistent overheating: recurrent clogging of thermostats due to internal engine corrosion, coolant leaks from undetermined sources, failed components (thermostat, radiator). frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1996 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 Galant model years we track, complaint volume runs from 24 (2007) to 237 (1999). With 170 complaints, the 1996 Galant sits about the same asthe model's median of 149.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
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suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
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suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
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fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain. The Galant is widely recognized as a budget-friendly, functional, and generally reliable sedan, particularly in its naturally aspirated four-cylinder and…
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