1995 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 7%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 166,270miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant, 7% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 166,270 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It started with my lights and radio staying on even when the car was off, it was like that for a few days then I was driving up the road to meet some friends when I spelled something burning then smoke started rolling out of my steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #10242085, filed 2008-09, 150,000 miles“I was driving the car on the hwy. When we reached 65 MPH like a lot of these other people are saying but it was my distributor that went out. Since I have a manual transmission it would start and drive but every time it reached 65 MPH or 3400 RPM the engine would sputter and stall out. Also I have had to put a second engine in the vehicle due to a timing belt slipping and breaking the lower unit off the car. The air conditioner pulley had 5 screws break off causing the A/C to blow out, I had to replace it . …”
NHTSA complaint #10157926, filed 2006-05, 182,541 miles“When the brakes are applied the door locks and freezes. The occupants of vehicle are not able to unlock the door or roll down the window. The dealer has been notified. Radio cuts out when brakes are applied or turn signals are applied, battery was losing its charge and had to be jumped every morning, lighter fuse blows constantly. Radio antenna inoperative. Transmission was slipping. Brakes noisy, lugs broken.”
NHTSA complaint #825727, filed 1998-07“While driving would smell electrical wires burning. Was informed no visible brake lights. Had vehicle checked. Was informed a front body harness had melted down. The electrical wires had also melted.”
NHTSA complaint #845776, filed 1999-08“Due to numerous alignment problems, tires replaced. Driving at night lights get brighter or dimmer. Battery was replaced. Hit brakes car radio went off, it lost power, also, power antenna went down.”
NHTSA complaint #540260, filed 1998-08Related service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Electrical 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 1995 Mitsubishi Galant
69 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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