1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1999 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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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
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Cables (electrical system)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a…
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Switch (exterior lighting)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1999 mitsubishi galant with four recalls. Customer states that he found four recalls online. He said he called the dealer and they told him there were none for his car. *kb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2007 · Unknown or other
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 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant
How do I know if my 1999 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1999 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 00V225003).
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.
Other Mitsubishi Caribbean models
- Eclipse19 complaints
- Montero17 complaints
- Mirage5 complaints
- Diamante3 complaints
- Eclipse Spyder3 complaints
- Expo1 complaints
- Nativa1 complaints
- Spyder1 complaints
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.