1993 Mitsubishi Galant Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 172,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 18 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant. The part named most often is air bags, with 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and seat belts (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 172,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Air bags2 22%
- Engine cooling2 22%
- Seat belts2 22%
- Brakes1 11%
- Exterior lighting1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Other or unknown1 11%
- Seats1 11%
Example complaints
Air bags: “I saw the today show segment on airbags and decided to check my new used car purchased recently. I see there are 3 recalls- lighting (headlights), fuel, and something related to airbags though different than the tekada brand. I bought this car for my newly licensed 18 year old. Please help me make sure this car is safe! She does tell me the headlights are very dim and she drives w her high beams?”
NHTSA complaint #10788188, filed 2015-11, 172,000 milesEngine cooling: “My Galant smoke so bad I would like to know if there has been a recall on this car my oil is changed every 3000 miles I can t understand why my car has this problem I have seen sereval Galant that smoke in this part of the city. Please let me know if this problem has been reported before. Jacki e mims”
NHTSA complaint #704434, filed 1999-03Seat belts: “Motorbelt would not fasten intermittently and properly. Dealer notified, and refused to assist because part was out of its warranty, and not cover under a manufacturer's recall. Please feel free to provide us with any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #888550, filed 2001-05Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 172,000 and 172,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant · sedan | not rated | 2 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1993 Mitsubishi Galant version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Galant FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Galant FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
Other model years of the Mitsubishi Galant
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 47,000 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 9 | 95,672 | 1 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 16 | 68,000 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Rising |
| 2008 | 6 | 80,000 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 24 | 66,750 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Rising |
| 2006 | 24 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Falling |
| 2005 | 26 | 31,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 61 | 72,500 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 126 | 63,750 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 135 | 64,895 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 151 | 60,000 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 136 | 83,000 | 6 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 215 | 80,000 | 5 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 53 | 100,705 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 80 | 87,944 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 136 | 98,600 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 209 | 119,500 | 5 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 198 | 109,500 | 3 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 9 | 172,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 39 | 112,314 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 63 | 112,545 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 21 | 143,000 | 1 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 19 | — | 1 | — | 22 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
All Mitsubishi Galant model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 2 complaints (22% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.
Has the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant get?
The EPA rates the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant (Galant, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1993 Mitsubishi Galant reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 172,000 miles and the middle half falls between 172,000 and 172,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.