1998 Mitsubishi Galant Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 23%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, 23% of the 53 complaints for this model year.
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.
“We have been leasing the vehicle and brought the vehicle in four times because of grinding of brakes, and three times they have replaced them. The last time the brakes wore out completly, and only had them fix three months prior t that. We feel that it is a safety hazard to our lives and others and afraid to drive because it seems that three months bringing it back for brakes only 11500 miles on them, something is wrong somewhere.”
NHTSA complaint #707114, filed 1999-06“At 41,500 miles I had a basic front brake job performed on my car due to the steering wheel shaking severely while braking. Approximately 6 months later I had the rotors resurfaced due to the steering wheel shaking severely while braking. Approximately 7 months after that I had the rotors resurfaced again due to the steering wheel shaking severely while braking. I have contacted Mitsubishi for reimbursement to have this problem fixed and they stated that they will not since it is not a safety issue . It is. How can Mitsubishi say this isn't a safety issue ? …”
NHTSA complaint #753847, filed 2001-10“I started to have problems with the car earlier in the year and had brought the car to two different locations to see if it was the brakes because that is what I thought it was at first. The car would not move properly after I had stopped at a signal light or a stop sign, it had felt as if the brakes were still on when I pushed my foot on the gas pedal, yet the car would stand still. Another time when we were slowing for a corner at around 5mph, the car had jerked back and forth until I had gave it gas and it worked out fine. Some days the car was fine and other days the car would act up. …”
NHTSA complaint #728758, filed 2000-08“When applying brakes, the steering shakes. Brake shoes and rotors are worn out at 19,000 miles (very premature); brake light comes on constantly in vehicle - replace w/ brake fluid, wheels screech when making a slow turn - Mitsubishi was contacted and they are giving a hard time about replacing the brakes w/19,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #742295, filed 2001-03“When applying the brakes, there was a loud squeeling noise & around 30 - 40 MPH (on deceleration) steering wheel shakes; the front brake rotors were found to be the problem but immediately after leaving the mechanics, the problem with the shaking steering wheel continued”
NHTSA complaint #712436, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This 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.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 17% |
| 2006 | 4 | 17% |
| 2005 | 6 | 23% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 14 | 11% |
| 2002 | 28 | 21% |
| 2001 | 33 | 22% |
| 2000 | 17 | 13% |
| 1999 | 96 | 45% |
| 1998 | 12 | 23% |
| 1997 | 13 | 16% |
| 1996 | 30 | 22% |
| 1995 | 35 | 17% |
| 1994 | 20 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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