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#BS-1997-MITGAL-6706

1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Based on reports from 110 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
110
Crashes
12
Fires
1
Recalls
2
TSBs
51
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 110 complaints, 12 crashes, 1 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

brake light and battery light blink

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

car sometimes will not start

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball JointHIGH

12 owners reported suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint issues — failures commonly reported around 79K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

1
0–30K
3
30–60K
9
60–90K
4
90–120K
2
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (9 reports) • Median: 79K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint (12 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint12 (11%)
Air Bags:frontal7 (6%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission6 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor5 (5%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline5 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc4 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys4 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip3 (3%)

1997 Mitsubishi Galant: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint Issues

Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 79,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 79K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor-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 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

00V421001Apr 2001

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

07E055000Nov 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AIRTEX FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLIES, P/N E7081H, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WALL OF THE FLARED FITTING OF THE FUEL PUMP IS NOT THICK ENOUGH TO PREVENT THE MATING THREADED FITTINGS FROM BOTTOMING OUT BEFORE AN ADEQUATE SEAL IS ACHIEVED. THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL AT THE CONNECTION OF THE VEHICLE FUEL LINE AND THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ASSEMBLY.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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.

1997 Mitsubishi Galant vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

110

Class avg

198

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. 110 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.

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1997 Mitsubishi Galant: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant is related to the suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, with 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
The 1997 Mitsubishi Galant has 110 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 1997 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 1997 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes, the 1997 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 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 79,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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?
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