1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT
The 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (4 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontwebbing (2 complaints), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT, potentially affecting up to 658,156 vehicles.
Recall 95V103004 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 658,000 vehicles affected
Defect: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE...
View full details →Recall 88E023000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
| 156 vehicles affected
Defect: HEAT SHIELD WAS INSTALLED ON LOWER SIDE OF MUFFLER INSTEAD OF THE UPPER SIDE.
Consequence: THE HEAT SHIELD ASSISTS IN DISSIPATION OF HEAT FROM THEUPPER PORTION OF THE MUFFLER. WITHOUT THE HEAT SHIELD, THE MUFFLER MIGHTCONTACT THE TRUNK OF THE CAR, DAMAGING THE CONTENTS.
Remedy: A HEAT SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE MUFFLER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontwebbing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT LOCK UP WHEN MAKING A SUDDEN STOP,ALLOWING PASSENGER TO FLY FOWARD, CAUSING LOSS OF PROTECTION. *AK
TRANSMISSION FAILED. MJS
TRANSMISSION FAILED. (NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE)*SD
#95V103004 THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE IS BROKEN . TT
MANUFACTURER HAS TAKEN EXCESSIVE PERIOD OF TIME TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CONCERNING BELT BUCKLES. TT
Safety Rating for the 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI GALANT
- 1985 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 0 complaints
- 1986 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 6 complaints
- 1987 MITSUBISHI GALANT (current)
- 1988 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 7 complaints
- 1989 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 20 complaints
- 1990 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 32 complaints
- 1991 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 78 complaints
- 1992 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 43 complaints
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- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
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