1994 Mitsubishi Galant Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 29%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the suspension of the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, 29% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I received a recall notice for my 1994 Mitsubishi Galant ls ,and I took my car to the nearest dealership, ourisman Mitsubishi, last year concerning the lower arm ball joint. It was determined there that the ball joint was in excellent condition. After having my car inspected by my private and certified mechanic he strongly recommended that I replace this very part. The mechanic indicated that the driver's side ball joint is in serious need of replacement.”
NHTSA complaint #10133255, filed 2005-08, 71,904 miles“The wheel of my daughter's Mitsubishi Galant fell off! While pulling into the driveway at our home, the Galant's ball joint on the lower lateral control arm failed. The ball joint pulled out of the socket and the transaxle pulled out of the transmission. This resulted in the wheel falling against the wheel well (literally falling off the car!) there was no grease in the ball joint socket. Thankfully, this occurred at a very low rate of speed. If it had happened on the expressway, it would have definitely caused a serious accident! …”
NHTSA complaint #10198911, filed 2007-08, 86,000 miles“While turning 5 MPH, the front ball joint and axle snapped. The consumer was unable to shift the gears to control the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and had vehicle towed. Cause has yet to be determined. The dealership has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10047840, filed 2003-11, 121,000 miles“The ball joint to driver's side broke while I was driving down road at 50mph, the car veered to left and skidded about 500 feet before I could get vehicle to stop. When I did the driver tire was perpendicular to the car and the base of motor was resting on the ground. After mitsibushi repaired the ball joint and half shaft that also broke. I transported it to ocala florida from odessa texas on a car carrier since that point I have learned all 4 motor mounts were broken. …”
NHTSA complaint #756650, filed 2002-01“I took my vehicle to a Mitsubishi dealer for a recall on the suspension independent front control arm lower ball joint and was told by the mistubishi service department that my vehicle was not affected with the recall and that I would have to pay several hundred dollars to get it repaired with them. I therefore purchased the parts from the mitubishi parts department and had another mechanic replace the ball joints and booting at a lower price but with Mitsubishi's parts. …”
NHTSA complaint #742323, filed 2001-03Related recalls
- 00V421001Dec 18, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1994–1998, Eclipse 1995–1999, Eclipse Spyder 1997–1999 +1 more
- 99V066001Apr 5, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1994–1996, Eclipse 1995–1996, Spyder 1996
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 12% |
| 1998 | 8 | 15% |
| 1997 | 18 | 23% |
| 1996 | 19 | 14% |
| 1995 | 69 | 33% |
| 1994 | 57 | 29% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 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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