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1996 Mitsubishi Galant brakes problems

Owners reported brakes problems in 35 complaints for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
35 18% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
6 and 0
Injuries and deaths
6 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 6 crashes, 6 injuries.

What owners wrote

While trying to stop vehicle the brake pedal went all the way to the floor which caused the vehicle to hit another vehicle , when the two vehicles hit the air bag did not deploy.

September 1996 CrashInjury

While driving 60 MPH the vehicle's brake failed without warning. As a result the vehicle hit a brick wall. Air bags deployed. The driver sustained severe injuries to the back. Please provide additional information.

Reported at 60,000 miles, May 2003 CrashInjury

Other problems reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant

Brakes problems in other years

Brakes problems across all Mitsubishi models