Complaints
200
Crashes
37
Fires
5
Injuries
32
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Mitsubishi Galant Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:90,445 mi
Crash-related:1
#213 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:88,762 mi
#312 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:11
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 24 | 1 | — | 90,445 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 13 | — | — | 88,762 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 11 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 9 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 90,450 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 7 | — | 80,000 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 5 | 1 | — | 129,000 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,445
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,762
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,450
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,000
Structure:Body:Door
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,000
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1996 Mitsubishi Galant — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1996 Mitsubishi Galant has 200 NHTSA complaints, 37 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (24 complaints, avg 90,445 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (13 complaints, avg 88,762 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (12 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,161 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA complaints for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant include 37 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 32 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Galant reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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