There have been 8 safety recalls for the Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant.
This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. If the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If pieces fall into the buckle assembly, the buckle may not operate properly, failing to properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean 3000GT, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia, 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia, 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Cordia, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Montero, 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Sigma, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Sigma, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Starion, 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck, 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck, 1988 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck, 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck, 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck, 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Truck |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold in the caribbean. In the front passenger seat of these vehicles, which are equipped with takata belt buckles, the seat belt release buttons, which are made of abs plastic material and marked "press," can break, allowing pieces to fall into the buckle ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse, 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 25, 2001 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 87 |
| Apr. 6, 2001 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 5,164 |
| Sep. 26, 2000 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 135 |
| Aug. 10, 2000 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 2,996 |
| Nov. 23, 1999 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 532 |
| Nov. 1, 1999 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 2,543 |
| May. 19, 1999 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 3,789 |
| Dec. 10, 1998 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 53,162 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 4 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 3 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 2 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 2 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 2 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 |
| 1986 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant | 1 |