What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Mitsubishi Galant?

EPA figures for the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant reach 20 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Mitsubishi Galant, most often about: Seat Belts, Visibility, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Mitsubishi · 1986

1986 Mitsubishi Galant

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 20 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 88E023000

HEAT SHIELD WAS INSTALLED ON LOWER SIDE OF MUFFLER INSTEAD OF THE UPPER SIDE.

Campaign 95V103004

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

5 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Seat Belts 2 Visibility 1 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.