1992 Mitsubishi Galant Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 59%of 39 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,524miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant, 59% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,524 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact stated there was NHTSA recall NHTSA campaign 98v168000 concerning the transfer case. Recall repairs was performed on 10-20-03. In november 2005 with only 8000 miles on the vehicle the transfer case began to leak fluid, and all four wheels locked. The vehicle was towed to the contact's house. The dealership was contacted, and they told him they would call him back for an appointment to bring the vehicle in. The manufacturer has bee contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10144334, filed 2005-12, 8,000 miles“Dt: the contact states in august 04 he had h car inspected and it passed inspection, and they told him there was nothing wrong with the transfer case in transmission. He heard there was a recall on transfer case, he had it checked. About three days ago the rear wheels on 1992 Mitsubishi gallant locked up. He had it towed to a dealership, and they are refused to do recall repairs because they told him there was a drain plug missing from the transfer case. Neither the previous owner nor the current owner has ever touched the transfer case.”
NHTSA complaint #10137177, filed 2005-09, 113,049 miles“I found the car has a leaking transfer case/yoke assy. I brought this to the service departments attention. They informed me they all do and all you can do is refill it as it gets low. But being a member of the club dsm I knew this to be false, in that it is possable to seal the leak some what with rtv. And I did this my self with some succes ass the yoke/transfer case did not leak again for almost a year, I have talked to the service ept. …”
NHTSA complaint #535087, filed 1998-05“While driving at low speeds smoke came from the rear of vehicle. Initially the consumer was told by a dealer that the rear trans axle should be replaced. Consumer went to another dealer to get a second opinion. The dealer indicated that vehicle was covered under recall 98v168000 concerning transfer case. Consumer took vehicle back to the original dealer, who refused to honor the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10044617, filed 2003-10“The dealers are not fixing the recall properly and refusing you when you go back. This affects all awd Mitsubishi 1990'-1999. I am in need of a new transfer case (mitsu$1800) and supporting yokes and seals as damage results from leaking when not properly fixed and can potentially cause rear wheel lockup. (tiresize: 15)”
NHTSA complaint #750782, filed 2001-08Related recalls
- 98V168000Jul 22, 1998Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1990–1992, Expo 1992–1995
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 23% |
| 1997 | 15 | 19% |
| 1996 | 36 | 26% |
| 1995 | 29 | 14% |
| 1994 | 25 | 13% |
| 1992 | 23 | 59% |
| 1991 | 39 | 62% |
| 1990 | 9 | 43% |
| 1989 | 4 | 21% |
| 1987 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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