Model year guide

1985 Mitsubishi Galant

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1985 Mitsubishi Galant is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.

1985 Mitsubishi Galant — representative photo
Representative photo

1985 Mitsubishi Galant at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1985 Mitsubishi Galant recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe NHTSA Campaign #88E023000 · 19/09/1988

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

Fix: A HEAT SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE UPPER PORTION OF THE MUFFLER.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1985 Mitsubishi Galant MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,200
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume93 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,000 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.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1985 Mitsubishi Galant costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,000
Fuel only$16,000
Per mile$0.21

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

Manufacturer service bulletins 6

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 covered.

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Bulletin TT253 · Equipment · Nov 2019

This 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 2019

This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.

Bulletin TT237 · Equipment · Feb 2018

This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.

Bulletin TSB-13-42A-002 · Structure · Jan 2013

VALVE LASH ADJUSTER PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TW

Bulletin TSB9711003 · May 1997

ANTENNA TIGHTENING TORQUE. *TW

Bulletin TSB9654012 · Equipment · Dec 1996

Source: 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.

1985 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles on record

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Other Mitsubishi Galant model years

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1985 Mitsubishi Galant — frequently asked questions

Does the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1985 Mitsubishi Galant get?

The 1985 Mitsubishi Galant has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (19 city / 24 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.