1989 Mitsubishi Galant
JMBSNE32AKZ502012
Vehicle record for the 1989 Mitsubishi Galant (VIN JMBSNE32AKZ502012). Blue, sedan, gasoline. 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year. Free specifications, registration region and recall data.
No photo of this model yet1989 Mitsubishi Galant · Blue on the registration record
Full vehicle history report
Everything below is in the paid report for VIN JMBSNE32AKZ502012, compiled live from NMVTIS and licensed providers the moment you unlock it. Not every vehicle has every record type — the report shows what is on file, and says so when nothing is. The 1 recall campaign for this model year are shown free further down.
📜 Title & ownership
- Title statusClean, salvage, rebuilt, junk, flood or lemon — from the national title database (NMVTIS)🔒
- Title brand historyEvery brand ever applied, by state, with what each one means🔒
- Title & registration recordsHow many times it has been titled, where, and the years-per-owner pace🔒
- Decode consistency checkThe provider's decode cross-checked against ours — a mismatch is a cloned-VIN warning sign🔒
🛞 Odometer
- Odometer timelineEvery reported reading with its date and state, drawn as a timeline🔒
- Rollback checkFlags any reading that goes backwards🔒
- Miles per yearThis car's pace against the US average🔒
💥 Damage, loss & theft
- Total-loss recordsInsurance total-loss declarations, with the reporting insurer type and date🔒
- Salvage & junk-yard recordsSalvage, junk and auction dispositions, including export flags🔒
- Theft screenActive and recovered theft records🔒
- Accident indicatorsDamage events reflected in title data (NMVTIS does not carry police crash reports)🔒
- Flood-exposure checkTitle activity in a disaster area soon after a major flood or hurricane🔒
💰 Liens & value
- Liens, impounds & exportOpen liens with the lender, tow/impound and export records🔒
- Market value for this exact carRetail adjusted for its mileage and state, trade-in, loan value, auction low/avg/high and retail by condition🔒
- DepreciationDrop from original MSRP, yearly rate and a one-year projection🔒
- Sticker vs dealer invoiceWhat it cost new, and what the dealer paid🔒
🧰 Factory warranty & equipment
- Remaining warrantyBasic, powertrain and rust coverage left, estimated from the first title date and odometer🔒
- Standard equipment & coloursWhat this trim came with from the factory, and the colours it was offered in🔒
🚨 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🔒
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
Vehicle identity & specifications
🧾 Window sticker / build sheet → All 1989 Mitsubishi Galant data →
📋 All factory specifications on file8 more fields from the manufacturer's VIN record (NHTSA vPIC)
🏭 Manufacturing & other
Values are as reported by the manufacturer for this VIN pattern; blank or "not applicable" fields are omitted.
MPG & running costs
U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 1989 Mitsubishi Galant.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 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 1989 Mitsubishi Galant costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
TAKATA SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #EA95004 · Seat Belts · opened Mar 1995 · closed Aug 1995An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 9
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be free.
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Bulletin TT253 · Equipment · Nov 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
Bulletin TSB-19-00-008 · Equipment · Jul 2019This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Bulletin TT237 · Equipment · Feb 2018This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
Bulletin TSB-13-42A-002 · Structure · Jan 2013INFORMATION REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS FOR REMANUFACTURED SHORT BLOCKS. *TT
Bulletin TSB9911007 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 1999INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT
Bulletin TSB9723015 · Power Train · Dec 1997TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID RESISTANCE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW
Bulletin TSB9723007 · Jun 1997NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD
Bulletin TSB9711002 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 1997ANTENNA TIGHTENING TORQUE. *TW
Bulletin TSB9654012 · Equipment · Dec 1996Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GALANT. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Mitsubishi Galant
The Mitsubishi Galant is an automobile which was produced by Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi from 1969 until 2012. The model name was derived from the French word galant, meaning "chivalrous". There have been nine distinct generations with total cumulative sales exceeding five million units. It began as a compact sedan, but over the course of its life evolved into a mid-size car. Initial production was based in Japan, with manufacturing later moved to other countries.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
Safety recall campaigns 1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR
NHTSA Campaign #95V103004 · 24/05/1995Note: 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 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1989 Mitsubishi Galant, here are the most-reported problem areas — and what to check before you buy.
💥 3 involved a crash 🔥 1 involved a fire 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 20
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1989 Mitsubishi Galant.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10024122WHEELS
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITH PRIOR WARNING LEFT REAR WHEEL FELL OFF. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10024127POWER TRAIN
CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE, SHE TURNED IT OFF, AND TOOK KEYS OUT. KEYS WERE NOT INSIDE OF THE CAR, AND CONSUMER WALKED ALWAY, THINKING EVERYTHING WAS IN ORDER. HOWEVER, VEHICLE ROLLED BACK, AND HIT TWO OTHER VEHICLES. *AK *ML
Crash · NHTSA ODI #864430UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Crash · NHTSA ODI #724425POWER TRAIN
CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TRANSMISSION TWICE IN VEHICLE. NLM
NHTSA ODI #550876VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ENGINE WILL INCREASE THE GAS, WHEN STEPPING ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN, THE VEHICLE REVVED UP AND INCREASED SPEED, DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. *AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #828643ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSED FIRE.
Fire · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #534948STRUCTURE
AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS FAILED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS.
NHTSA ODI #605773+ 12 more complaints on record.
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