NHTSA — Air Bags: Frontal Problems

1995 Mitsubishi Galant (Page 1 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
32 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
20 / 0
Average Mileage:
4,303 miles

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1995 Mitsubishi Galant seat belts / air bags problems

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1995 Mitsubishi Galant Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #33

Mar 112006

Galant 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 142,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

1995 Mitsubishi Galant 95 - frontal air bag my wife had sustained head, back, shoulder, and knee injuries as a result of the airbags not deploying.

- Boiling Springs, PA, USA

problem #32

Jun 242002

Galant

  • miles
After parking the vehicle wires under the armrest caught on fire. Also, caused air bags to deploy. Dealer notified.

- Flushing, NY, USA

problem #31

Jan 172002

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
While driving 55-60 mph, was involved in a head-on collision and air bags did not deploy.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #30

Oct 032000

Galant

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer was traveling about 35mph. Floor mat got stuck underneath the accelerator. Consumer ran into some brick, and airbags didn't deploy.

- Deer Park, TX, USA

problem #29

Jan 302000

Galant

  • miles
I do not at this present time know the estimated $ amount of damage done to my vehichle. The driver and myself have sustained head, back, shoulder, and knee injuries as a result of the airbags not deploying. This type of car should be recalled. We were lucky and did not loose our lives, other people may not be as lucky.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

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problem #28

Dec 291998

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 35 mph frontal collision in which the driver's air bag did not deploy.

- Holiday, FL, USA

problem #27

Nov 181999

Galant

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving about 45 mph consumer was rear ended by another vehicle, and at the same time consumer hit the vehicle in front of him. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

- Portege, IN, USA

problem #26

May 261997

Galant

  • miles
Vehicle has been two accidents, and the airbags did not deploy. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #25

Jul 201999

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a 35 mph frontal collision, hitting a pole in which the driver's /passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Orange Grove, TX, USA

problem #24

Jun 291999

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
While driving at approxmately 45-50 mph hit a vehicle with the front end, dual airbags did not deploy which could have caused injuries.

- Shrevesport, LA, USA

problem #23

Jun 171998

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Driving at approximately 40 mph brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to to hit parked vehicle head-on. Dual airbags did not deploy, resulting in injuries to face. Hit steering wheel. Accident did $5,000 worth of damage to front end alone.

- Hoover, AL, USA

problem #22

Dec 121998

Galant

  • miles
Consumer had collision and neither air bag deployed. No injuries.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #21

May 161997

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner hit the back of a van and the air bag didn't deploy. Also, passenger's set belt didn't hold person in place.

- Harvey, IL, USA

problem #20

Mar 171997

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
Consumer was sitting at a red light when another vehicle collided into consumer's vehicle at 30 to 35mph and airbag did not deploy. Consumer received multiple injuries to arm/neck and knee caps.

- Fort Sill, OK, USA

problem #19

Jul 291996

Galant

  • miles
During frontal collision driver's /passenger's air bags did not deploy.

- Taunton, MA, USA

problem #18

Jun 151996

Galant

  • miles
Vehicle was in front end accident at 50mph and air bag did not deploy.

- Miami Beach, FL, USA

problem #17

Jul 171995

Galant

  • miles
Passengers air bag did not inflate in accident.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #16

Jul 171995

Galant

  • miles
Drivers air bag did not inflate in accident.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #15

May 151996

Galant

  • miles
Galant rearended another vehicle, then another vehicle rearended the Galant, Galant's air bag did not deploy.

- Gilroy, CA, USA

problem #14

Apr 171996

Galant

  • miles
Vehicle was in front-end accident and air bag did not deploy.

- Raliegh, NC, USA

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