1999 Mitsubishi Galant structure problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the vehicle exterior paint was oxidized with chipping on the hood, roof and trunk lid. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact expressed the concern of warranting a recall related to the exterior paint defect…”
filed Sep 7, 2010
“The paint on my car is fading, I see white spots on the hood, trunk and roof of car. The car is black. I see many other, same type, cars with this problem. The body shop told me it is a defect from when it was painted. *tr”
filed Feb 17, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Galant years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Galant | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 Galant | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 Galant | 6 | 23% |
| 2004 Galant | 16 | 26% |
| 2003 Galant | 21 | 17% |
| 2002 Galant | 19 | 14% |
| 2001 Galant | 16 | 11% |
| 2000 Galant | 25 | 18% |
| 1998 Galant | 3 | 6% |
| 1997 Galant | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 Galant | 13 | 10% |
| 1995 Galant | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.