1996 Mitsubishi Galant Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, 3% of the 136 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Ac unit released a gaseous smell., smoke gushed out from hood....there was a loud pop sound that resembled a tire blowing out....the complete system to my car shut down and engine included. The car would not restart for approximately 4 hours.....and that was only after I had spent 165.00 on a tow truck to tow the car over 75 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #743017, filed 2001-03“Air conditioner belt has busted 3 times. If engine pulley sits still too long it wears belt out if not repaired in time. Dealer was notified. Please add more information.”
NHTSA complaint #8006894, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070Jul 29, 2015This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment…
- 10170099Mar 5, 2013This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant
36 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsFuel system
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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