1999 Mitsubishi Galant Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,371miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, 3% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,371 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 contact owns a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the turn signal switch failed. As of december 21, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number (exterior lighting: turn signal: switch). The current and failure mileages were 109,371.”
NHTSA complaint #10212485, filed 2007-12, 109,371 miles“On february 4, 1999 at 11,416 miles, I complained of vibration when braking. According to the service receipt, the brake rotors were resurfaced. On may 20, 1999, I complained of vibration when braking the mileage at this time was 19,394. According to the service receipt, the front rotors were replaced. Again on july 16, 1999, at 26,975 miles, I took my car in for repair a third time for vibration when braking. According to the service receipt, the front rotors were replaced and the rear drums resurfaced. Each time the problem subsided for a while but then returned. …”
NHTSA complaint #711601, filed 1999-09“Nhtsa# 99 v 305 001/headlamp windshield wiper switch: consumevehicle is having a problem with windshield wipers not operating. Problem did not occured until recall repairs were done at dobbs bro's Mitsubishi in memphis, tn. Phone# 901/795-3400. Dealer was notified ,and stated that electrical sending unit needed to be replaced at consumer cost. Asking NHTSA to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8016483, filed 2002-08“Received recall notice 99v305000 in mail. Contacted dealership, and was informed had no parts & would not be available for 2 weeks or more. Set appointment. A few weeks later, checked back & parts were in. Took vehicle for repairs. Dealership ran out of parts for head lamp switch.”
NHTSA complaint #859376, filed 2000-03“When engine speed falls to idle (with fan and radio and defrost all set to off), all lights in car, and the headlights, will dim. It's very noticeable. When engine speed rises, lights brighten. I've had the car in muliple times to get this fixed. The dealer has recently been in contact with Mitsubishi motors and their techs told the mechanics to check various things (like bad grounds), but nothing has been found to be a problem. Mitsubishi now says that it's normal operation. This car never used to do this up until around novermber 2000. …”
NHTSA complaint #745328, filed 2001-05Related 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…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 15 | 11% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
96 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 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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