1999 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 10%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, 10% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Alternator and wire harness caught on fire on my 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. Harness and alternator plug were totally burnt. Had to replace both at my cost. Also had to replace radiator while at the shop. Lost 1 day of work due to this.”
NHTSA complaint #10208738, filed 2007-11, 141,203 miles“While driving the vehicle noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Opened the hood and notice a fire coming from the wiring harness out of the fuse box. Disconnectted the battery and towed it home.”
NHTSA complaint #10286969, filed 2009-10, 134,308 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated the turn signal and hazard lights failed. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 99v333001, electrical system: battery: cables recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The current mileage was 106,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10414980, filed 2011-07, 5,100 miles“As long as I have owned this vehicle, I have had a problem with the whole car shaking when I step on the brakes. I took it back to my dealer in oct 1999 and they turned the rotars but the problem continued. I just recently had to have it in because the battery failed and had them check out the brakes while I was there and they said I need a complete brake job. I ask the service manager to check to see if they had been done before and he found they had. He said he would turn the rotars again but I was responsible for the brake pads. …”
NHTSA complaint #746017, filed 2001-05“The contact stated the vehicle did not start immediately upon turning the ignition. The warning lights illuminated briefly. Previously, the vehicle had been taken to 3 different private repair shops, who all determined the problem was with the starter. Each time, the starter was replaced, but the problem recurred. Also, a piece of the windshield wiper/washer switch detached from the switch itself, causing the washer to not function. The washer switch was not seen by a dealer, however, the manufacturer was contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10171170, filed 2006-10, 126,000 milesRelated recalls
- 99V333001Nov 23, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1999–2000, Eclipse 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10016133Apr 1, 2005Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 9 | 38% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 7% |
| 2003 | 17 | 13% |
| 2002 | 26 | 19% |
| 2001 | 13 | 9% |
| 2000 | 21 | 15% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 6 | 11% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 15 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 9 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
96 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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