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1997 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, and owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
80
owner complaints to NHTSA
9 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
20–23
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 00V421001 Reported 567,432 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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…

80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 7 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 108,410 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 12 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that after stopping at a service station, after entering and restarting the vehicle, the driver’s, and passenger’s side air bags independe”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 16, 2023 · Air bags

“I purchased a used car in 2004. Later when i brought it in to the dealership for the balljoint recall, the dealership refused to get involve in assisting me in pursuing the extended warranty that i ha”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 30, 2016 · Suspension

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–23 mpg
City / Highway18–21 / 24–28
FuelRegular
EPA classCompact Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/2.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Mitsubishi Galant model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Galant model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1986 Mitsubishi Galant14
1987 Mitsubishi Galant19
1988 Mitsubishi Galant07
1989 Mitsubishi Galant119
1990 Mitsubishi Galant121
1991 Mitsubishi Galant163
1992 Mitsubishi Galant139
1993 Mitsubishi Galant09
1994 Mitsubishi Galant3198
1995 Mitsubishi Galant5209
1996 Mitsubishi Galant3136
1997 Mitsubishi Galant180
1998 Mitsubishi Galant153
1999 Mitsubishi Galant5215
2000 Mitsubishi Galant6136
2001 Mitsubishi Galant7151
2002 Mitsubishi Galant2135
2003 Mitsubishi Galant2126
2004 Mitsubishi Galant161
2005 Mitsubishi Galant326
2006 Mitsubishi Galant124
2007 Mitsubishi Galant124
2008 Mitsubishi Galant06
2009 Mitsubishi Galant016
2010 Mitsubishi Galant19
2011 Mitsubishi Galant03
2012 Mitsubishi Galant09

Checking a specific 1997 Mitsubishi Galant

How do I know if my 1997 Mitsubishi 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V421001).

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 models

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.