1996 Mitsubishi Galant service brakes, hydraulic problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had nothing but problems with my sun roof, brakes, gas, acceleration and over heating of my car. My sun roof about every other month something goes wrong with it every time I open it. My breaks have been replaced about 4 or 5 times because the wear out quick. When I break my tiers skip the…”
filed Aug 19, 2004
“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. *nm”
filed Apr 5, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Galant years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Galant | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 Galant | 4 | 17% |
| 2005 Galant | 6 | 23% |
| 2004 Galant | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 Galant | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 Galant | 27 | 20% |
| 2001 Galant | 29 | 19% |
| 2000 Galant | 16 | 12% |
| 1999 Galant | 89 | 41% |
| 1998 Galant | 12 | 23% |
| 1997 Galant | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 Galant | 34 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.