Complaints
296
Crashes
39
Fires
20
Injuries
22
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Mitsubishi Galant Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#130 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:55,000 mi
Crash-related:4
#228 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:3
#325 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 30 | 4 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 28 | 3 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 25 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 10 | 10 | — | 68,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | 8 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 150,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | 7 | — | 81,208 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 7 | — | 6 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 1 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
30
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
28
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
25
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
10
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
8
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,000
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,208
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Mitsubishi Galant — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Mitsubishi Galant has 296 NHTSA complaints, 39 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor with 30 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (30 complaints, avg 55,000 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (28 complaints); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc (25 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 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,446 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant include 39 crash-related reports, 20 fire reports, 22 injuries, and 3 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 1999 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Mitsubishi Galant shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
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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