1998 Mitsubishi Galant Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, 4% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“Middle rear seat belt does not stay tightened.the child safety seat is able to move. Contacted dealer, and he replaced the seat belt. But still having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #851384, filed 1999-10Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 33% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 22% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 5% |
| 1990 | 6 | 29% |
| 1989 | 7 | 37% |
| 1988 | 4 | 57% |
| 1987 | 7 | 78% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
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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