1998 Mitsubishi Galant Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 15%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 123,485miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant, 15% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 123,485 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 consumer's daughter had difficulty with the steering which ended up on the opposite side of the road crashing into an embankment. 3 years after accident, consumer received a recall notice on lower ball joints that could lead to loss of steering. The consumer's daughter was injured and feels that the dealer should be responsible for damages. Recall#00v421001.”
NHTSA complaint #10060994, filed 2004-02, 55,238 miles“In november 2003, while driving between 20 to 25 MPH, front passenger tire fell off, vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, who determined that ball joints failed. In april 2004 consumer received a recall letter notice concerning ball joint problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10067260, filed 2004-04, 104,810 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the front passenger side lower ball joint failed. The contact stated that the nut that held the lower ball joint became loose and detached, causing the lower ball joint failure. The vehicle had been repaired three times prior for the same exact failure. The manufacturer extended the warranty for the part for a lifetime however, the contact believed the failure to be an extreme safety issue because the part would become loose very easily. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10427210, filed 2011-09, 150,000 miles“Recall on lower ball joint boot was done in january 2002. On 30 april consumer was unable to steer at slow speed. Vehicle has not been taken to a dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #8009017, filed 2002-05Related recalls
- 00V421001Dec 18, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1994–1998, Eclipse 1995–1999, Eclipse Spyder 1997–1999 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This 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.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 10 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 26 | 12% |
| 1998 | 8 | 15% |
| 1997 | 18 | 23% |
| 1996 | 19 | 14% |
| 1995 | 69 | 33% |
| 1994 | 57 | 29% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology