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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not Tested
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES/GTZ are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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215
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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885
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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526
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Rear into pole
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$
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269
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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474
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES/GTZ
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES/GTZ
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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160
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Substantially worse than average
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Collision Index
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136
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Substantially worse than average
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Theft Index
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153
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Worse than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES/GTZ
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES/GTZ
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES/GTZ
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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228,294
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V225001
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:GEAR BOX
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left. A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
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Recall date:
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03-09-2001
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Units potentially affected:
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277,227
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NHTSA campaign number:
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01V011001
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid. Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe. Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting March 26, through July 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
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Recall date:
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11-18-1999
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Units potentially affected:
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98,817
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V305001
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Defective part or component:
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LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:HEAD LIGHTS
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time. 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. Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
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Recall date:
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01-26-2000
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Units potentially affected:
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19,179
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V333001
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Defective part or component:
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE
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Description:
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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. 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. Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from Galant models only - Eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.
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This 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES/GTZ safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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5 years or 60,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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7 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance provided during basic warranty. Adjustments 12 years, 12,000 miles.
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This 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES/GTZ warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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An end to anonymity.
By Tony Swan, NewCarTestDrive.com
Mitsubishi has done a very good job of updating a car that was pretty good to begin with. The company would like us to perceive the Galant as a sports sedan, but its suspension tuning feels more like family fare to us.However, that's where the money is in the midsize market, and viewed from this perspective we think the new Galant compares very well with the best in the business. It offers a pleasant blend of quiet operation, plentiful power, lots of standard equipment, excellent assembly quality, room for five, and standout good looks at a price we expect to be very competitive. |
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Overview:
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Like so many midsize sedans, the Mitsubishi Galant has suffered from its market proximity to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. With those two dominating the scene, it's hard to avoid anonymity. We think that's unfortunate, because the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant compares well when measured against the Accord and Camry. Completely redesigned, the new Galant is quieter, smoother, and more refined in every respect compared to the previous model. Now, for the first time, the lineup offers the option of a V6 engine, providing power parity previously absent. We drove the new Galant ES V6, which falls in the middle of the Galant range.
Read the complete
1999 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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Awards
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