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#BS-1990-MITGAL-6706

1990 Mitsubishi GalantProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 32 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
32
Crashes
0
Fires
6
Recalls
2
TSBs
14
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 32 complaints, 0 crashes, 6 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

alternator does not charge the battery

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

5 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 143K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (5 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine5 (16%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission5 (16%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift5 (16%)
Seat Belts:front2 (6%)
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly2 (6%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor2 (6%)
Speed Control2 (6%)
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood1 (3%)

1990 Mitsubishi Galant: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 143,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 143K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front Issues

Seat Belts:front complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

98V168000Sep 1998

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

98V311000Feb 1999

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE CARIBBEAN. IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OF THESE VEHICLES, WHICH ARE EQUIPPED WITH TAKATA BELT BUCKLES, THE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUTTONS, WHICH ARE MADE OF ABS PLASTIC MATERIAL AND MARKED "PRESS," CAN BREAK, ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (3)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

EA95004ClosedOpened Mar 1995 · closed Aug 1995

TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

EA98002ClosedOpened Jan 1998 · closed Apr 1998

TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP

WHEELS

RQ98007ClosedOpened May 1998 · closed Aug 1998

TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Galant is the 1999 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

1990 Mitsubishi Galant vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

32

Class avg

54

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 32 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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1990 Mitsubishi Galant: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 5 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
The 1990 Mitsubishi Galant has 32 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 6 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1990 Mitsubishi Galant problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes, the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Galant problems start?
Based on 1 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 143,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 120–150K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1990 Mitsubishi Galant data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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