1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Suspension: lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within…
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Suspension: lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 129,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Both ball joints on the consumers 1996 mitsubishi galant failed, breaking the drive axle. *ts after doing some research, the consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the ball joints. The consu”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 29, 2005 · Suspension
“The left rear passenger door came open while the vehicle was moving. There were children in the vehicle. Consumer tied the door with dome string. Later, the right passenger door opened. Consumer took”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 14, 2005 · Latches/locks/linkages
Compare Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 2 | 6 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
How do I know if my 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi Caribbean dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V421003).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.