1995 Mitsubishi Galant Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 150,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant, 2% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 150,000 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the ABS light in the vehicle would illuminate. He would also have to pull the fuse on the driver's side turn signal because it appeared to be stuck. The failure occurred everytime the vehicle was driven. The manufacturer stated that they would not honor NHTSA campaign id number 98v212000 (exterior lighting:tail lights:switch) because his VIN was not included. The contact will pay to have the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 155,852 and failure mileage was approximately 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10238708, filed 2008-08, 150,000 miles“Recall stop light switch was replaced by dealer, new switch caused brakes to partially engage, this was noticed at highway speeds, by shaking of vehicle and steering wheel, dealer removed stop light switch and placed original back in vehicle, problem disappeared. Unknown damage to brakes and rotors at this time until inspection has been completed”
NHTSA complaint #721965, filed 2000-04“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 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…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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 1995 Mitsubishi Galant
69 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
29 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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