1994 Mitsubishi Galant Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 13%of 198 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, 13% of the 198 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Automatic transmission diseng, onto a clover-leaf, and were beginning to merge onto a junctioning interstate. The traffic we were merging into was traveling at highway speed (appx 70mph,) and we were almost rear-ended when the car disengaged from drive and began coasting and slowing down. This exact situation occurred 22,000 miles earlier.”
NHTSA complaint #717025, filed 2000-01“Lower lateral arms and tie rods had to be replaced at 35,100 miles. When passing another vehicle at 60 MPH, the transmission went into neutral - very dangerous situation since another vehicle was approaching in the other lane. Also vehicle downshifts intermittently on a frequent basis. Power window regulator on right front passenger side failed at 35,100 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #709335, filed 1999-07“Consumer has problems with brakes/clutch and steering wheel. She said that steering wheel wandered on it's own. When applying brakes brake pedal stayed up high, and on other times, brakes pedal went all the way to the floor. Every six months, she had to replace brakes. Also, clutch stuck, and moved intermittently. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and mechanic told her that problem cannot be duplicated.”
NHTSA complaint #868479, filed 2000-08“Vehicle vibrates in idle when in gear. Also misses gears when slowing down. Transmission downshifts intermittently. When going down a hill the transmission shifts to neutral, causing the engine rpms to jump up instantaneously. Transmission tends to start in third gear not first gear.”
NHTSA complaint #702660, filed 1999-01Transmission 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 1994 Mitsubishi Galant
57 complaintsAir bags
35 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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