Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Mitsubishi Galant, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 1999 Mitsubishi Galant - 208 complaints in its first 8 years (215 to date)
- 1995 Mitsubishi Galant - 190 complaints in its first 8 years (209 to date)
- 1994 Mitsubishi Galant - 180 complaints in its first 8 years (198 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 1992 Mitsubishi Galant - 27 complaints in its first 8 years (39 to date)
- 1991 Mitsubishi Galant - 41 complaints in its first 8 years (63 to date)
- 2004 Mitsubishi Galant - 43 complaints in its first 8 years (61 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Galant | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Galant | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | 16 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Galant | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | 24 | 17 | 1 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | 24 | 21 | 1 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Galant | 26 | 21 | 3 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | 61 | 43 | 1 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Galant | 126 | 112 | 2 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Galant | 135 | 121 | 2 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Galant | 151 | 134 | 7 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Galant | 136 | 122 | 6 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Galant | 215 | 208 | 5 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Galant | 53 | 50 | 1 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Galant | 80 | 67 | 1 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Galant | 136 | 128 | 3 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Galant | 209 | 190 | 5 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Galant | 198 | 180 | 3 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Galant | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Galant | 39 | 27 | 1 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Galant | 63 | 41 | 1 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Galant | 21 | 10 | 1 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Galant | 19 | 11 | 1 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Galant | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Galant | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 Mitsubishi Galant | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Mitsubishi Galant | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V066000 | 2010 | Engine And Engine Cooling | MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 GALANT VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER PIPE ASSEMBLY ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PLATING TO PREVENT... |
| 08V454000 | 2005-2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. |
| 08V276000 | 2004-2005 | Electrical System | MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY... |
| 05V409000 | 2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH CONTROLS THE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES, MAY ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO BYPASS... |
| 04V428000 | 1999-2003 | Equipment | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 03V442000 | 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION... |
| 02V147000 | 2002 | Electrical System | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ROUTING OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT HARNESS CAN ALLOW IT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH A ROUGH EDGE, ALLOWING ABRASION. THIS COULD RESULT IN GROUNDED CIRCUITS. |
| 01V295001 | 2000 | Steering | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. |
| 01V069000 | 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING... |
| 01V011001 | 1999-2001 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE... |
| 01V005001 | 2001 | Seats | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES. |
| 00V421001 | 1994-1998 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. |
| 00V320001 | 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR. |
| 00V339000 | 2001 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT COULD ALLOW THE HARNESS TO CONTACT THE BODY. |
| 00V299001 | 2001 | Engine And Engine Cooling | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT. |
| 00V237000 | 1995-1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. CRACKS CAN OCCUR IN THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK DUE TO AN IMPROPER SPOT WELD ON THE BAFFLE PLATE TO THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK. |
| 00V225001 | 1999-2000 | Steering | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF... |
| 99V333001 | 1999-2000 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. |
| 99V305001 | 1999-2000 | Visibility | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME. |
| 99V066002 | 1995 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT IN JAPAN. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND... |
| 99V066001 | 1994-1996 | Suspension | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. |
| 98V212000 | 1994-1995 | Exterior Lighting | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. WHEN THE STOP LAMP SWITCH WAS ASSEMBLED, GREASE WAS INADVERTENTLY APPLIED TO THE CONTACT POINT. |
| 98V168000 | 1990-1992 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ALL WHEEL DRIVE PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION. |
| 95V103004 | 1986-1989 | Seat Belts | 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... |