Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 1998 Mitsubishi Galant

The contact owns a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the front passenger side lower ball joint failed. The contact stated that the nut that held the lower ball joint became loose and detached, causing the lower ball joint failure. The vehicle had been repaired three times prior for the same exact failure. The manufacturer extended the warranty for the part for a lifetime however, the contact believed the failure to be an extreme safety issue because the part would become loose very easily. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

In November 2003, while driving between 20 to 25 mph, front passenger tire fell off, vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, who determined that ball joints failed. In April 2004 consumer received a recall letter notice concerning ball joint problem.

Ball joints were replaced prior to consumer receiving the recall notice. The consumer request reimbursement for the repairs.

Recall on lower ball joint boot was done in January 2002. On 30 April consumer was unable to steer at slow speed. Vehicle has not been taken to a dealership.

The consumer's daughter had difficulty with the steering which ended up on the opposite side of the road crashing into an embankment. 3 years after accident, consumer received a recall notice on lower ball joints that could lead to loss of steering. The consumer's daughter was injured and feels that the dealer should be responsible for damages. Recall#00v421001.

There is a vibration that happens at higher speeds, approximately 55 + mph. Dealership has repeatedly informed her that tires were defective and needed to be replaced. Consumer received recall notification in mail for lower control arm/ ball joint. Consumer had recall taken care of by dealership, but vibration continues to occur in vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.