Component Record

Mitsubishi Galant 1999 Power Train Problems

16 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V011001Reported January 16, 2001 - 277,227 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 277,227 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes111 Suspension27 Electrical System22 Vehicle Structure16 Steering15 Engine14

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.