1998 Mitsubishi Galant Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%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 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, 4% 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.
“The black paint on my 1998 Mitsubishi Galant es has worn off in an a typical pattern. The paint has come off in a grid-like fashion - as though a giant acidic tire has rolled over it. It is effecting the roof, hood and trunk area of the car. I have noticed other Mitsubishi galants (and eclipses) of the same year with similar paint peeling problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10163181, filed 2006-07“The black paint on my 1998 mistubishi Galant es has worn off in an a typical pattern. The paint has come off in a grid-like fashion - as though a giant acidic tire has rolled over it. It is effecting the roof, hood and trunk area of the car. I have noticed other mistubishi galants (and eclipses) of the same year with similar paint peeling problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10135749, filed 2005-09Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 7% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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