VIN Vehicle Report

1988 Mitsubishi Galant

JMBSNE32AJZ505448

Vehicle record for the 1988 Mitsubishi Galant (VIN JMBSNE32AJZ505448). White, sedan, gasoline. Registered in Khmelnytskyi. No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year. Free specifications, registration region and recall data.

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📜 Title & ownership

  • Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)
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  • Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means
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  • Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace
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  • Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign
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🛞 Odometer

  • Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline
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  • Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards
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  • Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average
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💥 Damage, loss & theft

  • Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date
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  • Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags
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  • Theft screenActive and recovered theft records
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  • Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)
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  • Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane
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💰 Liens & value

  • Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records
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  • Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition
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  • DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection
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  • Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid
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🧰 Factory warranty & equipment

  • Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer
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  • Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in
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🚨 Recalls on this VIN

  • Per-VIN recall statusWhether each campaign has been repaired on THIS car, remedy availability, do-not-drive and stop-sale flags, dealer labour time
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History reports cover US-titled vehicles only. This car is registered in Ukraine, so title, salvage and odometer records from the US national title database (NMVTIS) don't apply to it. The registration record, specifications and recall data on this page are free.

At a glance

LocationKhmelnytskyi, UKRAINE
ColorWhite
Recall campaignsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Galant
Year
1988
Body style
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Fuel type
Gasoline
Country of origin
Japan

🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1988 Mitsubishi Galant data →

MPG & running costs

U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1988 Mitsubishi Galant.

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway21 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,700
FuelRegular
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Passenger volume88 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages. Actual mileage varies with trim and driving conditions.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Mitsubishi Galant costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,500
Fuel only$18,500
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Safety recall campaigns None on record

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1988 Mitsubishi Galant.

Note: recall data comes from the U.S. NHTSA and covers the US-market version of this model. A car registered in Ukraine may have different campaigns — check with the manufacturer's local importer.

These are NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year, last checked 8 Oct 2026. They don't show whether this particular car has had the repair done — check this VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on all 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1988 Mitsubishi Galant, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.

Seat Belts 4 reports

🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Seats 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Steering 1 report

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Engine And Engine Cooling 1 report

🔍 Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.

Pre-purchase checklist

Owner complaints 7

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1988 Mitsubishi Galant.

SEATS

FAILURE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT WHEN DRIVING THE SEAT MOVES. *AK

NHTSA ODI #986122

STEERING

POWER STEERING FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #504403

SEAT BELTS

BUCKLE UNLATCHES AFTER LATCHING. DEALER MADE FOUR ATTEMPTS TO FIX. *AK

NHTSA ODI #983639

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PROBLEMS WITH THE OIL AND EXHAUST SYSTEM LEAKING OIL REPLACED TRANSMISSION. TT

NHTSA ODI #973714

SEAT BELTS

DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE, CAN'T LOCK IT, THERE IS A PIECE OF PLASTIC INSIDE. TT

NHTSA ODI #964285

SEAT BELTS

SAFETY BELT BUCKLE FAILURE. TT

NHTSA ODI #961003

SEAT BELTS

DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT BUCKLE, PE94-080 ACTIVE. TT

NHTSA ODI #960785

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?

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Are there safety recalls on the 1988 Mitsubishi Galant?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1988 Mitsubishi Galant model year. That covers the model year, not this individual car: to see whether a specific vehicle still needs a recall repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What fuel economy does the 1988 Mitsubishi Galant get?

The 1988 Mitsubishi Galant has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 21 highway).

Recall data checked 8 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.