Does the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, equipment, power train, steering, electrical system, visibility. 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 1999 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 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?

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

1999 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

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

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1999 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.

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1999 Mitsubishi Galant recalls, newest first

May 11, 2009NHTSA 09E02500042,540 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Headlights

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 1, 2004NHTSA 04V428000100,432 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during March or April 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during April or may 2005. Owners should contact Mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 16, 2001NHTSA 01V011001277,227 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Consequence: Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting March 26, through July 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 10, 2000NHTSA 00V225001228,294 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Consequence: A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 23, 1999NHTSA 99V33300119,179 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with V6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Consequence: This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 1, 1999NHTSA 99V30500198,817 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Consequence: Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Components: Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring; Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch; Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 215 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 30
Fires reported: 10
Injuries reported: 17
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Service brakes114
Hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor30
Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip28
Hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc25
Suspension › Front14

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Questions

Does the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?: 6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, equipment, power train, steering, electrical system, visibility. 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 1999 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 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?: 215 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.