1997 Mitsubishi Galant Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, 3% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
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.
“Just pulled off a main street and heard loud banging noise , gas pedal fell to the floor ,and accelerator cable broke and fell to the floor. Contacted the dealer, had vehicle towed. Also, called the manufacturer, no warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #854404, filed 2000-02Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 5% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 10% |
| 1989 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
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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