1997 Mitsubishi Galant suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 20 complaints for the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 18% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When brakes are locked, vehicle has an inordinate tendency to skid on roads that are barely wet even at low speeds (20-30 MPH).
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mitsubishi galant. While driving various speeds, the vehicle would constantly pull to the right. The vehicle was taken to a collision shop and they stated that the passenger side front shock tower and wheel well wall was completely rusted. Metal was welded to reinforce the shock tower. Approximately two years later, the front driver's side shock tower and wheel well wall rusted through with more extensive damage. The current mileage was 107,000 and failure mileage was 97,000.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant
- Brakes 18 complaints