general problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant

Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2004

A truck dropped some boxes on the freeway. A car stopped suddenly to avoid the boxes, another car hit them, finally we hit that car. It was a 3 car pileup. I was driving and my wife was in the passenger seat. We were the last car in the line and hit at about 45+ mph. We were in a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant with only 78k miles and we were both wearing our seatbelts. Neither airbag deployed! it was a direct hit right in the front of our car at over 45 mph. Now my wife may have permanent back pain. I can get the VIN number if you need it. I just dont have access to it today.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/27/2001

Manufacturer refuses to investigate air bag failure to inflate in the accicent.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/17/1998

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of air bag during collision, resulting in injury.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/28/1996

Involved in three vehicle collision that resulted in front smashed. Neither driver's nor passenger's air bags deployed along w/shoulder belt not restraining. There was one injury in accident.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant



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