Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Mitsubishi Galant owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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.
After ABS operation pedal relesed intermittently, brakes remain applied, ABS too sensitive, warning lamp some times on, codes, manufacturer has updated control unit $800 for this problem, stop switch previously repaired at dealer for campain.
While driving at 10 MPH the rubber ball joint failed. Also, consumer applied brakes, and vehicle spun out of control and did a 360 degree turn. Vehicle hit another vehicle on the front passenger's side.
Tl*- the contact stated that the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant ABS light turned on 03/11/07. He stated that while driving the vehicle in the evening hours at the speed of 50-55 MPH the ABS light turned on. He noticed a change in the brake system. He stated that the brake pedal became difficult to press. He called the dealership on 3/12/07, and they informed him to check and see if the vehicle was on recall ,and if it was, to call them back. The contact found no recall for the ABS, but did find a number of complaints with the same problem. The contact stated that the ABS light continued to stay on. He stated that he hasn't driven the vehicle recently, but did start it up, and the light ABS light was still on. The current mileage was 150000.
It can be clearly seen that the car that I am leasing is a genuine lemon. It has been frustrating having this car that I feel is unsafe and has continuous problems that a unresolved since only 600 miles. (I have only 37,000 miles on it now) from this web site it is apparent that I am not the only one that is dealing with the negligence and utmost poor quality that Mitsubishi calls a car. Fuel gauge, front rotors, rear drums, trans coller clamp, trans mount insulator, lower control arm.
When the brakes are applied the door locks and freezes. The occupants of vehicle are not able to unlock the door or roll down the window. The dealer has been notified. Radio cuts out when brakes are applied or turn signals are applied, battery was losing its charge and had to be jumped every morning, lighter fuse blows constantly. Radio antenna inoperative. Transmission was slipping. Brakes noisy, lugs broken.
May, 98; consumer experienced difficulty in steering at 47,000 miles. Mitsubishi dealership could not find a problem, consumer took vehicle to mechanic and had the brakes replaced, and the power steering fluid was leaking over into a boot that made the steering hard. Also, rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Mitsubishi dealers said there was a nation wide back order. Please add VIN. Number.
Consumer experiences excessive wear of the front left and rear brake pads and rotors. Also, the brake pads and rotors need replacing every 2000 miles. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the rotors/pads and adjusted the brakes.
While driving experienced ABS failure, when attempting to slow/stop, pedal went to floor, then ABS warning light appeared, had to pump brake to stop, dealer replaced brake parts 5 times, vehicle in shop now for further repairs.
Brake complaints in other Galant years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant, 17% of the model year's 209 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Mitsubishi Galant brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Mitsubishi Galant brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 109,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.