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Mitsubishi Galant recalls and complaints by year

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Mitsubishi Galant, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 49
Total Complaints 2429
Years Covered 1986–2012

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Mitsubishi Galant, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Recall Themes

Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.

Electrical

5 campaigns · Years: 1999–2002, 2004–2005

These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Fuel and emissions

5 campaigns · Years: 1995–1996, 2001, 2003, 2005–2007

These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 08V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly
  • 03V442000 · Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump
  • 00V320001 · Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Steering and suspension

5 campaigns · Years: 1994–2000

These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.

Official notices (evidence):
+ 2 more notices in this theme

Engine and cooling

2 campaigns · Years: 2001, 2010

These campaigns relate to engine or cooling components where failures can lead to stalling or overheating risk.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 10V066000 · Engine and engine cooling: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
  • 00V299001 · Engine and engine cooling

Powertrain

2 campaigns · Years: 1990–1992, 1999–2001

These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.

Official notices (evidence):

Seats and restraints

2 campaigns · Years: 1986–1989, 2001

These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.

Official notices (evidence):

Brakes

1 campaign · Years: 2005

These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.

Official notices (evidence):
  • 05V409000 · Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder

Equipment and labeling

1 campaign · Years: 1999–2003

These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.

Official notices (evidence):

Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Mitsubishi Galant in NHTSA complaint data are Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission, Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year Recalls Complaints Details
2012 0 11 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Wheels, Engine, Electronic stability control (esc).
2011 0 7 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Seat belts, Engine.
2010 1 12 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Seat belts, Electrical system.
2009 0 23 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure:body, Wheels.
2008 0 9 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Structure, Air bags.
2007 1 31 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor.
2006 1 37 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic.
2005 3 34 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure:body, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Suspension.
2004 1 68 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Structure, Structure:body, Air bags.
2003 2 167 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, Electrical system, Structure:body.
2002 2 175 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, Electrical system, Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core.
2001 7 211 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor.
2000 6 183 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Structure:body, Air bags:frontal.
1999 5 296 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc.
1998 1 69 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:pads, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc.
1997 1 110 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission.
1996 3 200 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, Air bags:frontal.
1995 5 296 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission.
1994 3 284 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint, Power train:automatic transmission.
1993 0 11 Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Seat belts, Seats.
1992 1 43 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive), Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1991 1 78 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift, Power train:automatic transmission, Engine and engine cooling:engine.
1990 1 32 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:engine, Power train:automatic transmission, Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift.
1989 1 20 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Power train:automatic transmission, Vehicle speed control.
1988 1 7 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system, Seats:front assembly:recliner.
1987 1 9 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Seat belts:front:webbing, Power train:manual transmission.
1986 1 6 Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc, Steering: steering wheel/handle bar.

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Recall Evidence by Year

A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.

Most common areas involved: Suspension , Fuel system and Electrical system

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2010

  • Engine and engine cooling: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (10V066000) →
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    Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 galant vehicles. The automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.

2007

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (08V454000) →
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    Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the me

2006

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (08V454000) →
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    Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the me

2005

  • Service brakes, hydraulic: Master cylinder: Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (05V409000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the brake master cylinder, which controls the fluid pressure to the vehicle's brakes, may allow brake fluid to bypass internally during stopping.
  • Electrical system: Ignition: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (08V276000) →
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    Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling 73,000 my 2004-2006 gallant passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gea
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (08V454000) →
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    Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the me

2004

  • Electrical system: Ignition: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (08V276000) →
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    Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling 73,000 my 2004-2006 gallant passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gea

2003

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Fuel pump: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (03V442000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
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    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.

2002

  • Electrical system: Front underhood: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (02V147000) →
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    Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, routing of the vehicle's front harness can allow it to come in contact with a rough edge, allowing abrasion. This could result in grounded circuits.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
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    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.

2001

  • Engine and engine cooling: Safety recall involving the engine and engine cooling area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V299001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V320001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
  • Electrical system: Rear compartment/trunk: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V339000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The routing of the wiring harness under the right and left side of the rear seat could allow the harness to contact the body. The wires in each harness control the stop lamp circuit, back-up lamp circuit, and the turn lamp circuit.
  • Seats: Safety recall involving the seats area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V005001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
  • Power train: Cooling unit and lines: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V011001) →
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    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.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V069000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A bulge in the fuel tank caused by the manufacturing process resulted in thinning of the material during a welding operation, increasing the risk of fuel leakage.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
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    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.

2000

  • Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion): Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V225001) →
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    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.
  • Power train: Cooling unit and lines: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V011001) →
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    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.
  • Steering: Hose, piping, and connections: Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V295001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
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    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.
  • Visibility: Switch/wiring: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V305001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
  • Electrical system: Cables: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V333001) →
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    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.

1999

  • Steering: Gear box (other than rack and pinion): Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V225001) →
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    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.
  • Power train: Cooling unit and lines: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (01V011001) →
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    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.
  • Equipment: Labels: Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (04V428000) →
    Show official notice text
    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.
  • Visibility: Switch/wiring: Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V305001) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
  • Electrical system: Cables: Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V333001) →
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    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.

1998

  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V421001) →
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    Summary: 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.

1997

  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V421001) →
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    Summary: 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.

1996

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V237000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Cracks can occur in the top of the fuel tank due to an improper spot weld on the baffle plate to the top portion of the fuel tank.
  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V421001) →
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    Summary: 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.
  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V066001) →
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    Summary: 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.

1995

  • Fuel system, gasoline: Tank assembly: Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V237000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Cracks can occur in the top of the fuel tank due to an improper spot weld on the baffle plate to the top portion of the fuel tank.
  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V421001) →
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    Summary: 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.
  • Exterior lighting: Switch: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V212000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. When the stop lamp switch was assembled, grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point. This can cause the contact point to heat up causing internal operation elements to melt allowing the swtich to become stuck in on or off position.
  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V066001) →
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    Summary: 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.
  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V066002) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built in japan. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude.

1994

  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (00V421001) →
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    Summary: 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.
  • Exterior lighting: Switch: Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V212000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. When the stop lamp switch was assembled, grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point. This can cause the contact point to heat up causing internal operation elements to melt allowing the swtich to become stuck in on or off position.
  • Suspension: Lower ball joint: Safety recall involving the suspension area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (99V066001) →
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    Summary: 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.

1992

  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V168000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

1991

  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V168000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

1990

  • Power train: Automatic transmission: Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (98V168000) →
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    Summary: Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

1989

  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V103004) →
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    Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

1988

  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V103004) →
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    Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

1987

  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V103004) →
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    Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

1986

  • Seat belts: Buckle assembly: Safety recall involving the seat belts area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
    View official NHTSA notice (95V103004) →
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    Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

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