1997 Mitsubishi Galant suspension problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a used car in 2004. Later when I brought it in to the dealership for the balljoint recall, the dealership refused to get involve in assisting me in pursuing the extended warranty that I had purchased with the car regarding other critical issues with the drivability of the vehicle. This…”
filed Aug 30, 2016
“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…”
filed Nov 20, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V421001 · Dec 18, 2000
Suspension problems in other Galant years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Galant | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 Galant | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Galant | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 Galant | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 Galant | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 Galant | 10 | 7% |
| 2000 Galant | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 Galant | 26 | 12% |
| 1998 Galant | 8 | 15% |
| 1996 Galant | 19 | 14% |
| 1995 Galant | 69 | 33% |
| 1994 Galant | 57 | 29% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.