Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Mitsubishi Galant
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Mitsubishi Galant has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 209 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E055000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES/LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V421001 MITSUBISHI AMERICA/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V237000 MITSUBISHI AMERICA/FUEL TANK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V066002 MITSUBISHI/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V066001 MITSUBISHI/LOWER BALL JOINT BOOT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V212000 MITSUBISHI/STOP LAMP NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 67 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29 complaints
- Air Bags 28 complaints
- Power Train 27 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 15 complaints
Of the 209 complaints on file, 32 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 209 complaints, owners report 25 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Mitsubishi Galant has notable reliability issues, particularly with the suspension, brakes, and powertrain, reflected by NHTSA recall and complaint data. Common failures could lead to higher ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension ball joints | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | very common |
| brake system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $150–$500 | common |
| fuel pump module | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| front control arms | 60,000–100,000 miles | $400–$800 | common |
| engine cooling system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $250–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Timing belt replacement
- Brake fluid change
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Squeaking suspension noises
- Sudden braking loss
- Fuel smells around vehicle
- Overheating engine
- Electrical system malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.