Suspension Related Problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant

Table 1 shows seven common suspension related problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension control arm (five problems).


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant

The Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problem

After receiving a recall 00v421001, an appointment was made. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and consumer was told that the ball joints were not defective. Consumer later purchased tires, and was told that the ball joint had excessive play.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Control Arm problem

I currently bought the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant for my wife and 11 month old daughter. The dealer told me I needed a front end alignment to get the pull and shake out of my front end. I took it to an alignment shop and the ase master tech.   Read details...

The Front Suspension Shock Absorber problem

Recall 99v066001. Dealer and manufacturer wanted to charge owner to replace the lower control arm. The dealer found out the problem to be struts (shocks) and inner tie rod failures.   Read details...


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