Enthusiast Network

Disclaimer: Not affiliated with or endorsed by Mitsubishi Motor Company. For informational purposes only. Full Disclaimer
Home Problems

Major Problems with Mitsubishi Galant - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mitsubishi Galant model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Galant. Older Galant vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Mitsubishi Galant problems by years

2012 6 2011 2 2010 7 2009 13 2008 5 2007 23 2006 23 2005 25 2004 58 2003 124 2002 134 2001 151 2000 136 1999 215

Worst Mitsubishi Galant Problems

BODY
2011 Mitsubishi Galant July 3, 2014 Victims: 4 Mileage: 34000 miles

There was a police chase, the car that was been chased hit another car the both cars hit my car, my car was is total. non of the 8 air bag deployed even though the impact hard both from the front & side. *tr

AIR BAGS
2000 Mitsubishi Galant April 28, 2002 Victims: 3

While waiting and vehicle was idling, another vehicle rearended the galant, causing it to rearend another vehicle. upon impact with the other vehicle, the front air bags failed to deploy. three (3) passengers were injured.*jbconsumer suffered neck, back and soft tissue pelvic injuries. *jg

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2001 Mitsubishi Galant March 18, 2003 Victims: 3 Mileage: 27000 miles

Brakes failed. the breaks began squeaking then they failed when trying to stop at a red light. slid into the intersection and caused an accident. this car saved my wife's life with the side impact airbags but also caused the wreck. the cars fluids are serviced regularly and had all fluids, the car just failed to stop. *nlm

What is the most common problem with Mitsubishi Galant?

Overall the worst problem with Mitsubishi Galant relates to ROTOR problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Galant years that are prone to issues with these components.

ROTOR 68 BODY 66 AIR BAGS 56 FRONTAL 54 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 53 STRUCTURE 46 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 45 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 39 HEATER CORE 35 DISC 33 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24 GASOLINE 23 SUSPENSION 22 FRONT 20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 19 VISIBILITY 17 COOLING SYSTEM 17 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 17 TIRES 16 FRONT UNDERHOOD 16 HEADLIGHTS 15 STEERING 14 ENGINE 14 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 14 HORN 14 ENGINE 14 EQUIPMENT 13 DOOR 13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 12 POWER TRAIN 11 PADS 11 SEAT BELTS 10 WHEELS 10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 10 SWITCH 10 WIRING 9 AIR CONDITIONER 7 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 7 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 7 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 7 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 7 ROTOR 7 SEATS 6 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6 IGNITION 5 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 5 TANK ASSEMBLY 5 RACK 5 HUB 5 SERVICE BRAKES 5 DRUM 4 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 4 CALIPER 4 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 4 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 4 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 4 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 4 CABLES 4 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 4 VISIBILITY/WIPER 4 MASTER CYLINDER 3 MECHANICAL 3 EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 RETRACTOR 3 REAR/OTHER 3 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 3 SWITCH 3 RECLINER 3 REAR 3 SIDEWALL 3 RACK AND PINION 3 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 3 TURN SIGNAL 3 WHEEL CYLINDERS 3 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 3 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 3 TRUNK LID 3 FOG LIGHTS 3 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 3 WINDSHIELD 2 BUMPERS 2 LATCH 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 2 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 2 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 2 ANCHORAGE 2 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 2 ELECTRICAL 2 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 2 DRUM 2 LOWER BALL JOINT 2 PUMP 2 TORQUE CONVERTER 2 RIM 2 LOWER ARM 2 STABILIZER BAR 2 ABS WARNING LIGHT 2 FLOOR SHIFT 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2 ANTILOCK 2 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 2 PADS 2 FRONT 1 DELIVERY 1 FUEL PUMP 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 CRANKCASE (PCV) 1 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 1 TREAD/BELT 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 MODULE 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 CONTROL ARM 1 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 CABLES 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 LINKAGES 1 POWER ASSIST 1 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 1 CRUISE CONTROL 1 WHEEL BEARING 1 FRAME AND MEMBERS 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 EXTERIOR 1 ROOF AND PILLARS 1 FAN 1 HYDRAULIC 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HEAD RESTRAINT 1 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 COLUMN 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 LINKAGES 1 SWITCH 1 LABELS 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 AUTOMATIC (ASC) 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 FLASHER UNIT 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 BASE (INFANT) 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2012 3 2011 1 2009 2 2008 1 2007 5 2006 6 2005 8 2004 11 2003 20 2002 25 2001 46 2000 36 1999 86
×
The information about Mitsubishi Galant common problems is powered by the NHTSA official reports, recalls, and safety issues. Our algorithms turn raw data into structured categories and charts.