1998 Mitsubishi Galant: common problems and reliability
62 owner complaints on record.
Most complaints are about service brakes. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 1998 Galant?The 1998 Mitsubishi Galant has 62 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and hydraulic.
Safety record for the 1998 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles (US, public record).
Is 1998 a good year for the Galant?
Across the 13 Galant model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (2008) to 237 (1999). With 62 complaints, the 1998 Galant sits below the model's median of 89.
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.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 1998 Galant
suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Campaign 00V421001VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 07E055000CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.
What owners say across generations
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 V6 configurations.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Galant. See the full Galant owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Galant listings typically run $3,500–$6,197 across 1989 to 2012 model years.
Other Galant model years
Compare every Galant year side by side to see how 1998 ranks against the rest.
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