Most common 1995 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Share of the 209 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Galant complaints by model year
Best Galant years: 2008, 2010, 2012. Years to avoid: 1999, 2001, 2000, 2002, 2003. Compare all years →
1995 Mitsubishi Galant recalls (5)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Cracks can occur in the top of the fuel tank due to an improper spot weld on the baffle plate to the top portion of the fuel tank.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper surface of the fuel tank for any signs of cracking. If no cracking or leaking is found, dealers will install a sealing protector plate.
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in Japan. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.
Exterior lighting › Tail lights › Switch
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. When the stop lamp switch was assembled, grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point. This can cause the contact point to heat up causing internal operation elements to melt allowing the swtich to become stuck in on or off position.
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant:
Lower contrtol arm ball joint
There is no summary currently available
What 1995 Mitsubishi Galant owners say
Suspension all 69 →
The ball joints on the right side of the vehicle came off while driving. As a result the vehicle collapsed onto the ground on the driver's side, jamming the driver's door shut. The vehicle was towed to a service station where it was determined that the left side ball joint had separated and broke the axle of the car. One month later the consumer received a recall notice which referenced a ball joint problem. The consumer called the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to the dealer to have the dealer inspect/install the ball joints. The consumer was also told to give the original receipt to the dealer to be reimbursed. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer where they approved the work done on 2/14/04 and replaced the right ball joint. However they did not repair the dent on the frame. The consumer still hasn't received reimbursement for the ball joint.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 15 MPH, there was a loud noise. The contact looked under the vehicle and saw the tire was buckled out. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the left ball joint had pulled out of the socket which pulled the axle apart. There was a recall, NHTSA recall, # 99V066002 performed on the vehicle in 2001 concerning, the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint for the right side. This complaint was regarding the left lower ball joint of the vehicle. Updated 09/15/06.
Brakes all 35 →
Antilock brake malfunctioned on several occasions when there was need to brake suddenly resulting in several near crashes. When brake was applied grinding noise heard and then anti lock brake light came on and remained on. This has occurred too often and Mitsubishi needs to recall this model and fix it. The latest incident occurred on August 5, 2007, but there have been several instances of this happening before.
Engine caught on fire. Consumer started vehicle out of driveway and smelled burning rubber. Consumer then placed vehicle in park, popped hood, and saw fire in engine. Fire was put out by a fire extinguisher. Fire deptartment advised that fire began with starter.
Air bags all 30 →
I do not at this present time know the estimated $ amount of damage done to my vehichle . The driver and myself have sustained head, back,shoulder, and knee injuries as a result of the airbags not deploying. This type of car should be recalled. We were lucky and did not loose our lives, other people May not be as lucky.
Driving at approximately 40 MPH brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to to hit parked vehicle head-on. Dual airbags did not deploy, resulting in injuries to face. Hit steering wheel. Accident did $5,000 worth of damage to front end alone.
1995 Mitsubishi Galant engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | FWD | 21 / 28 / 23 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 26 / 22 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 18 / 24 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant a good car?
Based on 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1995 Galant rates avoid: 4.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the Galant at the same age. It is one of the Galant years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant?
The suspension — 69 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about front › control arm › lower ball joint. Next are the brakes (35) and air bags (30).
How many recalls does the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant have?
There are 5 recalls for the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant, the most recent from December 18, 2000 (lower ball joint). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Galant?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2010 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 2001, 2000, 2002 and 2003. See the full Mitsubishi Galant years comparison.
At what mileage do 1995 Mitsubishi Galant problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 122,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.