1998 Mitsubishi Galant Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, 6% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 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.
“The bedding on the dash is coming off, including the bedding on the air bag. I have called Mitsubishi, they say a service person will call me back in 72 hours and they never do. Mitsubishi motors 1998 gallant.”
NHTSA complaint #10037165, filed 2003-09, 52,000 miles“Mitsubishi Galant 1998 - padded cover over console and air bag is comming loose, probably due to poor glue.it may not be safe, but I cannot get Mitsubishi to fix it or even to discuss the problem. I don't think they want to hear customer complaints.”
NHTSA complaint #10033494, filed 2003-08“Consumer states that the strut mounts popped out from under the hood. Mechanic diagnosed that the vehicle was not welded properly because the frame should not be tearing easily.”
NHTSA complaint #10030115, filed 2003-07Related service bulletins
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2009 | 4 | 25% |
| 2008 | 2 | 33% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 6 | 23% |
| 2004 | 16 | 26% |
| 2003 | 21 | 17% |
| 2002 | 19 | 14% |
| 2001 | 16 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 18% |
| 1999 | 16 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 13 | 10% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 12 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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