1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
The 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Controlcables (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT, potentially affecting up to 53,162 vehicles.
Recall 98V311000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 53,162 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF PIECES FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, THE BUCKLE MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, FAILING TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Controlcables | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE THE CONSUMER'S FOOT IS ON THE BRAKES, WITH VEHICLE PARKED IT ACCELERATED AT 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, AND CARBON WAS FOUND.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT
- 1986 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT — 0 complaints
- 1987 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT — 0 complaints
- 1989 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT (current)
- 1990 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT — 0 complaints
- 1991 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT — 0 complaints
- 1994 MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN GALANT — 1 complaint
Other MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN Models
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE — 29 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MONTERO — 21 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN MIRAGE — 7 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN DIAMANTE — 4 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN ECLIPSE SPYDER — 3 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN NATIVA — 2 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN EXPO — 1 total complaint
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN SPYDER — 1 total complaint