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#BS-1992-MITGAL-6706

1992 Mitsubishi GalantProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 43 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
43
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Recalls
1
TSBs
10
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 43 complaints, 1 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column ShiftHIGH

14 owners reported power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift issues — failures commonly reported around 113K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)MED
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: Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift14 (33%)
Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive)7 (16%)
Electrical System:ignition:module2 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (5%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings2 (5%)
Air Bags:frontal1 (2%)
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables1 (2%)

1992 Mitsubishi Galant: Known Issues & Problem Areas

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

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 113,049 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 113K-mile mark.

Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) Issues

Power Train:transfer Case (4-wheel Drive) complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:ignition:module Issues

Electrical System:ignition:module complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:ignition:module-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-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 1992 Mitsubishi Galant. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

98V168000Sep 1998

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

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

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.

1992 Mitsubishi Galant vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

43

Class avg

65

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. 43 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026.

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1992 Mitsubishi Galant: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant is related to the power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
The 1992 Mitsubishi Galant has 43 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1992 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 1992 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes, the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant has 1 recall 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 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 113,049 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1992 Mitsubishi Galant data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 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.
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