1994 Mitsubishi Galant Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 5%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, 5% of the 198 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Lower ball joint - front: left ball joint came off while driving off the driveway. Had it replaced ($391.00) at pep boys. A few weeks later, I received a safety recall notice (sr-99-002) from Mitsubishi. Took my car to the dealer on 7/15/99. The dealer replaced the right arm assembly on the other side free of charge. As instructed on the reimbursements section of the recall notice, I brought the original paid invoices to glendale Mitsubishi for reimbursement. Hand them to mark toohey, service advisor. …”
NHTSA complaint #714987, filed 1999-11“While driving the vehicle the headlights went out. After flipping the switch the headlights came back on. This happened again on 9/20/97. When flipping the switch nothing happened. Aftre turning off ignition and turning back on, the headlights came on again. Vehicle will be seen by dealer on 9/26/97.”
NHTSA complaint #816610, filed 1997-09“Vehicle is showing same symptoms as indicated in NHTSA recall 98v212000, but vehicle is not included in recall. Brake lamps will not come on when brake pedal is applied. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #886764, filed 2001-04“Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v-066) prior to recall notice, causing damage to other component as well. Consumer is denied reimbursement. Mjs”
NHTSA complaint #549055, filed 1999-10“While driving ABS light stays on with no way to be turned off, and the brake light switch had been replaced four times. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #827544, filed 1998-09Related recalls
- 98V212000Sep 8, 1998Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. When the stop lamp switch was assembled, grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point. This can cause the…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1994–1995
Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 15 | 11% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant
57 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 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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