1997 Mitsubishi Galant Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 11%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, 11% of the 80 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 felt the car steering wasn't tracking and delayed while I was making a turn into a curve on the road and the steering was delayed in responding to the turn. I took the car to the dealer and he replaced the lf lower lateral arm because of play in ball joint. But the dealer never informed me that there was a recall about this problem and he charged me to have the lf lateral arm replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #744101, filed 2001-04“This was found by the dealer which informed me that this is something that wouldn't be covered under any type of warranty. I spoke with Mitsubishi, and they said the same thing, but if this fully cracked knuckle broke while driving, there could be serious injury to myself and other people. I have also copied a letter to the better business bureau regarding this matter. Please assist. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #752405, filed 2001-09“Vehicle brakes have been fixed twice by dealer with same problem and dealer insists that there is nothing wrong with the braking system. Had accident with braking problems april, 1997 when brakes failed to give good response. Car was fixed by dealer but has not been the same since. Always having problem with brakes. Replace brakes every 3 - 6 months.”
NHTSA complaint #713339, filed 1999-10“Noticed squeaking noise when driving at minimal speed-especially when turning the steering wheel. Auto mechanic said the steering needs to be replaced. Also, brakes have been constant problem with rotor damage.”
NHTSA complaint #10010834, filed 2003-03“The engine has an uneven idle and hesistates at 2200 RPM. Four lifters were replaced under warranty at 23k miles. The engine was remanufactured under warranty to fix an oil consumption problem at 28k miles. The car now has 75k miles and is again burning oil at 1 quart/1k miles. The caster alignment is off by 1.2 degrees and cannot be fixed. The front bumper is falling off because the thin metal plate that holds it on has rusted off. The horn has stopped working seven different times, due to a problem with the ground and wiring in general.”
NHTSA complaint #10000048, filed 2002-12Related 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.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 7% |
| 1999 | 15 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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