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Owner report · 1995 model year

1995 Mitsubishi Galant

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Suspension, Wheels & Tires leads by volume: 72 of 209 complaints (34%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (18) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
209
Recall campaigns
6
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,700–$3,100
Combined MPG
20–23

Complaints by model year

  1. 2091995
  2. 1361996
  3. 801997

Where owners report problems

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires72 (34%)
  2. Brakes35 (17%)
  3. Airbags & Restraints33 (16%)
  4. Transmission & Drivetrain29 (14%)
  5. Electrical17 (8%)
  6. Engine16 (8%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Compact Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)2,700–3,1002,700–2,8502,700–3,100
Combined MPG20–2322–2320–23
City / Highway MPG18–21 / 24–2819–21 / 26–2818–21 / 24–28
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)386–444386–404386–444
Complaints filed20913680Not compared
Recalls issued642Not compared
Crash-involved complaints32279Not compared
Fire-involved complaints541Not compared
Injuries reported25237Not compared
Deaths reported000Not compared
Configurations compared323

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant have?

6 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant?

Suspension, Wheels & Tires: 72 of 209 NHTSA complaints (34%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant get?

EPA rates it 20–23 MPG combined across 3 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Mitsubishi Galant?

EPA estimates $2,700–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (3)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 4-spd42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars19 mpg26 mpg22 mpg$2,850404 g/mi
Configuration 2Manual 5-spd42.4LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars21 mpg (high)28 mpg (high)23 mpg (high)$2,700 (low)386 g/mi (low)
Configuration 3Automatic 4-spd62.5LFront-Wheel DriveRegularCompact Cars18 mpg (low)24 mpg (low)20 mpg (low)$3,100 (high)444 g/mi (high)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine160100
Transmission & Drivetrain291030
Fuel System61010
Electrical170320
Brakes353120
Steering91000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires721000
Airbags & Restraints33281180
Driver Assistance & Speed Control101000
Body, Seats & Latches80000
Visibility & Lighting160010
Other121000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (6)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Campaign 07E055000 · Jul 26, 2007

    Defect
    CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.
    Consequence
    IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AIRTEX AUTOMOTIVE AT 800-880-3056.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

    Campaign 00V421001 · Dec 18, 2000

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    Campaign 00V237000 · Aug 25, 2000

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN IMPROPER SPOT WELD ON THE BAFFLE PLATE TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.
    Consequence
    A CRACK IN THE FUEL TANK COULD ALLOW FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE FUEL TANK FOR ANY SIGNS OF CRACKING. IF NO CRACKING OR LEAKING IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEALING PROTECTOR PLATE. IF ANY CRACKING OR LEAKAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

    Campaign 99V066002 · Apr 5, 1999

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

    Campaign 99V066001 · Apr 5, 1999

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH

    Campaign 98V212000 · Sep 8, 1998

    Defect
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS ASSEMBLED, GREASE WAS INADVERTENTLY APPLIED TO THE CONTACT POINT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE CONTACT POINT TO HEAT UP CAUSING INTERNAL OPERATION ELEMENTS TO MELT ALLOWING THE SWTICH TO BECOME STUCK IN ON OR OFF POSITION.
    Consequence
    THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.
    Remedy
    DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH.