1996 Mitsubishi Galant suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 23 complaints for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 12% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 3 crashes.
What owners wrote
While driving at 50 MPH the ball joint came out of joint, causing the axle to break. A recall was received on the ball joints and the vehicle was taken in for inspection. The dealer passed the vehicle off, stating that the suspension and ball joints were ok. Now we are having a hard time getting both mitsubishi and/or the dealer that passed it off to accept responsibility after another mechanic has since checked said it was caused by a faulty ball joint.
After receiving a recall 00v421001, an appointment was made. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and consumer was told that the ball joints were not defective. Consumer later purchased tires, and was told that the ball joint had excessive play.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant
- Brakes 35 complaints
- Transmission 32 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints