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1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Equipment
1Power Train
1Suspension
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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

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  • Power Train. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Suspension. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

1 reports
Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2006
EquipmentPower TrainSuspension

COMPLAINT #1 - LEFT FRONT AXLE I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING MY LEFT FRONT AXLE ON A 1997 MITSUBISHI GALANT FOR THE 3RD TIME. 1ST REPAIR DATE - 9/25/01 2ND REPAIR DATE - 6/5/03 3RD REPAIR DATE - 6/2/06 THERE IS NO REASON THE SAME AXLE SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED REPEATEDLY WITHIN A FIVE YEAR PERIOD OF TIME. I WOULD LIKE …

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COMPLAINT #1 - LEFT FRONT AXLE I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING MY LEFT FRONT AXLE ON A 1997 MITSUBISHI GALANT FOR THE 3RD TIME. 1ST REPAIR DATE - 9/25/01 2ND REPAIR DATE - 6/5/03 3RD REPAIR DATE - 6/2/06 THERE IS NO REASON THE SAME AXLE SHOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED REPEATEDLY WITHIN A FIVE YEAR PERIOD OF TIME. I WOULD LIKE AN EXPLANATION AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS REPAIR. THERE SHOULD ALSO BE A RECALL ON THIS PART BECAUSE OF THE FREQUENCY. COMPLAINT #2 - FRONT STRUTS I AM REPLACING THE FRONT STRUTS FOR THE SECOND TIME IN 4 YEARS. IS THIS NORMAL? WHY DO THEY REPEATEDLY LEAK? REPAIR #1 - 4/30/02 REPAIR #2 - 6/2/06. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10158826

Official recalls

1

00V421003 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint

Apr 6, 2001

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

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. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.

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NHTSA investigations

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