NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Control Arm Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1995 Mitsubishi Galant suspension problems

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1995 Mitsubishi Galant Owner Comments

problem #9

Sep 172001

Galant

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Completed recall on front ball joint on 7/3/01. Since then, have had to replace lower lateral control arm (9/17/01 - $297) and upper control arm/ball joint (1/10/02 - $253). I feel, based on so many other complaints, that there is an obvious defect, and that repairs should have been covered.

- Kensington, MD, USA

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problem #8

Jan 212000

Galant

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Very dangerous defect--ball joint separation, it nearly caused an accident and it cost me a considerable amount for repairs..

- Fall River, MA, USA

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problem #7

Aug 132001

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While traveling at 40 mph driver's side front end collasped, and vehicle slid 30 feet. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced cv joint/ new ball joints, and a new tire. Upon recieving vehicle back from dealer gears were not shifting properly. Vehicle would not downshift. Please provide any furthe information.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

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problem #6

Aug 311999

Galant

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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.

- St. Louise, MO, USA

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problem #5

Jan 121999

Galant

  • miles
Consumer received a recall for the ball joints. When the vehicle was taken in for repairs the dealer refused to fix the recall, and stated that it was normal wear and tear.

- Bloomington, IN, USA

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problem #4

Jul 071995

Galant

  • miles
Control arm failed prior to recall.

- Greenville, NC, USA

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problem #3

Dec 081994

Galant

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Vehicle pulls to the extreme right, have tried to correct five times.

- Brooksville , FL, USA

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problem #2

Jan 271995

Galant

  • miles
Right front control arm failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right while driving.

- Clearwater , FL, USA

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problem #1

Jan 051995

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
Front right control arm has failed developing to a knocking sound.

- Brandon , MS, USA

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