Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (two problems).
The vehicle became hard to steer. Read details...
Received recall for lower ball joint in 2001. Because they didn't show damage, the dealer only lubricated them. The right one went out along with the tie rod end in 2/07. I had it repaired by an independent mechanic, which cost over $600. 00. Now, the left one is going out. Read details...
This was found by the dealer which informed me that this is something that wouldn't be covered under any type of warranty. I spoke with Mitsubishi, and they said the same thing, but if this fully cracked knuckle broke while driving, there could be serious injury to myself and other people. Read details...