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1999 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, and owners have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

5
safety recalls
215
owner complaints to NHTSA
30 / 10
complaints citing a crash / fire
20–23
MPG combined (EPA)

5 safety recalls for the 1999 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. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V428000 Reported 100,432 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

    Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also…

  2. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 01V011001 Reported 277,227 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. Owners who take their…

  3. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 00V225001 Reported 228,294 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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.

  4. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 99V333001 Reported 19,179 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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…

  5. Switch/wiring (visibility) and switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 99V305001 Reported 98,817 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.

215 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant have filed 215 complaints with NHTSA; 30 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire. Reports cite 17 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,376 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 60 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While traveling down a dirt road going about 5 MPH the lower control arm broke not any of the rubber boots the control arm itself rusted and broke.”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 28, 2019 · Steering

“Cars slips all the time when the ABS light is on. Today it was raining and it almost caused a crash. The car would not stop at a speed of 25 MPH in traffic. Very scary. *tr”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 30, 2014 · Service brakes

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–23 mpg
City / Highway17–20 / 25–28
FuelRegular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/3 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 1999 Mitsubishi Galant

How do I know if my 1999 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 1999 Mitsubishi 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 dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V225001).

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.