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1991 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 78 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 2.2 times the median Galant year — the 1991 model ranks #10 of 28 Galant years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

The trouble concentrates in one system: transmission issues account for 51% of all reports (40 of 78), far ahead of electrical system at 11.

78

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

3

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 1991 compare to other Galant years?

Galant NHTSA complaints by model year, 1991 highlighted296 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 6 complaints1987: 9 complaints1988: 7 complaints1989: 20 complaints1990: 32 complaints1991: 78 complaints1992: 43 complaints1993: 11 complaints1994: 284 complaints1995: 296 complaints1996: 200 complaints1997: 110 complaints1998: 69 complaints1999: 296 complaints2000: 183 complaints2001: 211 complaints2002: 175 complaints2003: 167 complaints2004: 68 complaints2005: 34 complaints2006: 37 complaints2007: 31 complaints2008: 9 complaints2009: 23 complaints2010: 12 complaints2011: 7 complaints2012: 11 complaints
Galant NHTSA complaints by model year, 1991 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 1991 Mitsubishi Galant problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Transmission4051%
Electrical System1114%
Brakes912%
Engine810%
Visibility & Wipers34%
Seat Belts34%
Body & Structure11%
Suspension11%
Steering11%
Speed Control11%

Does the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

98V168000TransmissionJuly 22, 1998 · 9,560 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“OVERDRIVE FLUID IS LEAKING, ABOUT A YEAR AGO THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER TO GET RECALL REPAIRS DONE, BUT ALL DEALER DID WAS TAKE A LOOK AT VEHICLE. THEN, DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT LEAKING. THEY DID NOT REPLACE ANYTHING. CURRENTLY, THEY DO NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.*AK…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · January 1, 2002

“VEHICLE STALLED AND DRIVER COASTED TO SIDE/PARKING LOT. WENT TO MAKE CALL CAME BACK AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 13, 1995 · fire

“THE BRAKE CALIPERS ARE NOT RELEASING, CAUSING THE BRAKE PADS TO WEAR OFTEN .*AK CONSUMER HAS HAD MULTIPLE BRAKE JOBS, BRAKES CONSTANTLY MAKE NOISE LIKE THEY ARE DRAGGING.*JB”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 12, 1993

“MY 1991 MITSUBISHI GALANT STALLED WHILE DRIVING 3 TIMES OVER 3 MONTHS. ONE DAY, THE CAR WOULDN'T START AFTER DRIVING IT TO WORK. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT WAS REPLACED IN A SHOP. THE CAR THEN HAD SEVERE HARD IDLING PROBLEMS. THE SERVO WAS THEN REPLACED. THE IDLING PROBLEM WAS NOT FIXED AND IS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 12, 2000

1991 Mitsubishi Galant — common questions

Is the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 78 complaints put the 1991 model at #10 of 28 Galant years. It is one of the Galant years to avoid.

What are the most common 1991 Galant problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are transmission (40 complaints), electrical system (11 complaints), brakes (9 complaints).

Does the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 1991 Mitsubishi Galant under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened 3 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Mitsubishi Galant years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Galant years to avoid are 1999, 1995, 1994, 2001, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 1997, 1991, 1998, 2004. The cleanest record among Galant years belongs to 1985.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.