1994 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 124,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, 7% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: caller says the car stalled at any speed. This happened without warning. Dealer could not find what was wrong with vehicle. They could not replace parts until they find the one that worked manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Car had to be towed twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10126063, filed 2005-06, 124,000 miles“Main engine rear seal failed/driver's seat belt does not lock/all lights dim or get brighter due to electrical failure/front end suspension bushing failed/when using keyless entry system, all doors will unlock and the relock by themselves.”
NHTSA complaint #781415, filed 1998-10“Consumer states that while driving vehicle will stall out. Which was caused by a shortage in the electrical system. Power locks are also inoperative dealer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #8020326, filed 2002-10“The electrical system of the car failed which included no power to the windows sunroof doors and the anti-lock brake system kept coming on showing a failure in the system”
NHTSA complaint #722182, filed 2000-05“All lights dim or brighter during acceleration or deceleration, annoying and caused other electrical system problems such as weak/dead batteries since the alternator is not providing power at all speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #781417, filed 1998-10Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 9 | 38% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 7% |
| 2003 | 17 | 13% |
| 2002 | 26 | 19% |
| 2001 | 13 | 9% |
| 2000 | 21 | 15% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 6 | 11% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 15 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 9 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant
57 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant
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.
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