How many recalls does the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant have?

The 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is equipment.

1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,164 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 00V421003 2001-04-06 5,164 affected

Defect

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. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT…

Complaints by component

EQUIPMENT

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Complaint #1 - left front axle I am in the process of replacing my left front axle on a 1997 mitsubishi galant for the 3rd time. 1st repair date - 9/25/01 2nd repair date - 6/5/03 3rd repair date - 6/2/06 there is no reason the same axle should have to be replaced repeatedly within a five year…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2001-09-25

“Complaint #1 - left front axle I am in the process of replacing my left front axle on a 1997 mitsubishi galant for the 3rd time. 1st repair date - 9/25/01 2nd repair date - 6/5/03 3rd repair date - 6/2/06 there is no reason the same axle should have to be replaced repeatedly within a five year…”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · reported 2001-09-25

“Complaint #1 - left front axle I am in the process of replacing my left front axle on a 1997 mitsubishi galant for the 3rd time. 1st repair date - 9/25/01 2nd repair date - 6/5/03 3rd repair date - 6/2/06 there is no reason the same axle should have to be replaced repeatedly within a five year…”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT · reported 2001-09-25

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.