Worst 1990 Mitsubishi Galant Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Automatic Transmission
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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1990 Mitsubishi Galant — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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