1995 Mitsubishi Galant Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 69about this part
- Share
- 33%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 69 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant, 33% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 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.
“The ball joints on the right side of the vehicle came off while driving. As a result the vehicle collapsed onto the ground on the driver's side, jamming the driver's door shut. The vehicle was towed to a service station where it was determined that the left side ball joint had separated and broke the axle of the car. One month later the consumer received a recall notice which referenced a ball joint problem. The consumer called the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the dealer inspect/install the ball joints. …”
NHTSA complaint #10083870, filed 2004-07, 61,889 miles“When driving the car the front end was making very loud noises which became worse when driving over bumpy roads. I had one tie rod replaced a few years ago but the noise was only slightly better and no one could figure out what was causing it. The noise got severe and I took it to another mechanic and I had to have the left and right tie rods, the left and right side stabilizer bars and the driver side upper control arm replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163241, filed 2006-07“The contact owns a 1995 Mitsubishi Galant. While making a left turn at approximately 5 MPH, the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v421001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10215652, filed 2008-01, 117,000 miles“8/9/33 toke car in for recall on lower ball joint inspection . Dealer no damage seen. But noticed the lower ball needed to replace we trusted them .but we started to here clunking noise on left front toke it back on 10/06/99 they claimed they test drove the car and checked the sups all looked good at time. On 10/25/00 after a 1000 mile trip I took my car in for tire rotation bal. Thay came back and told me my bolt on my let control arm was loose they tightened it for me. But iamm worried with 15000 miles since we had this done there is some ware. The dealer said they will look at it . …”
NHTSA complaint #735205, filed 2000-10“The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, there was a loud noise. The contact looked under the vehicle and saw the tire was buckled out. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the left ball joint had pulled out of the socket which pulled the axle apart. There was a recall, NHTSA recall, # 99v066002 performed on the vehicle in 2001 concerning, the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint for the right side. This complaint was regarding the left lower ball joint of the vehicle. Updated 09/15/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10165452, filed 2006-08, 122,000 milesRelated 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
- 99V066002Apr 5, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1995
Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
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 1995 Mitsubishi Galant
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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