1996 Mitsubishi Galant Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%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 8 complaints about the visibility of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, 6% 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.
“I have had nothing but problems with my sun roof, brakes, gas, acceleration and over heating of my car. My sun roof about every other month something goes wrong with it every time I open it. My breaks have been replaced about 4 or 5 times because the wear out quick. When I break my tiers skip the car stops but the tiers keep turning. My gas is gone quick and I only drive here in town from work to home to daycare. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088235, filed 2004-08“My 1996 Mitsubishi Galant had several problems including, brake pads had to be changed more than usual, transmission completely failed while parked. In addition, the windows /windshield were constantly foggy. The start key could only be taking out by pressing the break. I had problems with the power locks, they will not open, leaks from the sunroof. The horn completely stopped working after three years. …”
NHTSA complaint #729393, filed 2000-08“As I was driving, my car filled up with a rubber scent of burning rubber. The conrol switch box on the drivers side door began smoking out of the window locks crack. Pooring raining, pulled over and immediately shut off car. After 5 min. Smoke went away. Smell remains. Disconnected battery. Window still open a crack. Would not shut and a trash bag is covering the hole. This was scary. In august, 1 month after buying the car the sunroof would not work. Open or shut. This is just another electrical problem that has occured with this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #758461, filed 2002-02Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This 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.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 18% |
| 2003 | 46 | 37% |
| 2002 | 21 | 16% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 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 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEquipment
4 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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