Complaints
69
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Mitsubishi Galant Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:81,196 mi
#25 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
#34 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | 81,196 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 1 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,196
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Mitsubishi Galant — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1998 Mitsubishi Galant has 69 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (11 complaints, avg 81,196 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads (5 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (4 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 1998 Mitsubishi Galant?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,196 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 3 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 1998 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 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 1998 Mitsubishi Galant?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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