Does the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 Mitsubishi Galant recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mitsubishi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mitsubishi been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Mitsubishi dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1985 Mitsubishi Galant recalls, newest first

September 19, 1988NHTSA 88E023000156 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Mitsubishi Galant years

Other 1985 Mitsubishi models

Questions

Does the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 Mitsubishi Galant recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mitsubishi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.