Table 1 shows eight common steering related problems of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. The number one most common problem is related to the steering rack (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering wheel (three problems).
Consumer received recall notice 00v225001 for steering rack. Nut around steering rack is leaking. When turning mostly to left vehicle jerks & makes a grinding noise. Mechanic says could lose power steering, and not to drive vehicle until problem could be repaired. Read details...
Automobile pulls to the right side while braking. Grinding noise is heard while braking. Automobile was taken to savannah Mitsubishi on 10-26-98 for repairs. No problems found. I was told that grinding noise is common is abs. Read details...
I purchased a '99 mits Galant for my daughter for her 16th b'day in November of 2004. She continually complained of steering wheel vibration which I did feel on the couple of occasions I drove the vehicle. In late 2005 she went to make a left hand turn and the vehicle would not steer left. Read details...