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Mitsubishi Galant Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 24 safety recalls and 1,788 owner complaints across 27 model years of the Mitsubishi Galant (1986–2012). The most-complained-about year is 1999.

24
safety recalls, all years
1,788
owner complaints, all years
2001
year with most recalls
1999
year with most complaints

Pick your Mitsubishi Galant model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 Mitsubishi Galant09
2011 Mitsubishi Galant03
2010 Mitsubishi Galant19
2009 Mitsubishi Galant016
2008 Mitsubishi Galant06
2007 Mitsubishi Galant124
2006 Mitsubishi Galant124
2005 Mitsubishi Galant326
2004 Mitsubishi Galant161
2003 Mitsubishi Galant2126
2002 Mitsubishi Galant2135
2001 Mitsubishi Galant7151
2000 Mitsubishi Galant6136
1999 Mitsubishi Galant5215
1998 Mitsubishi Galant153
1997 Mitsubishi Galant180
1996 Mitsubishi Galant3136
1995 Mitsubishi Galant5209
1994 Mitsubishi Galant3198
1993 Mitsubishi Galant09
1992 Mitsubishi Galant139
1991 Mitsubishi Galant163
1990 Mitsubishi Galant121
1989 Mitsubishi Galant119
1988 Mitsubishi Galant07
1987 Mitsubishi Galant19
1986 Mitsubishi Galant14

What Mitsubishi Galant owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 1,788 complaints with NHTSA. The 1999 model year has the most, with 215.

All Mitsubishi Galant recalls (24)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Mitsubishi Galant, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 10V066000 Reported 2,307 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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 corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.

    Remedy: Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate…

    Model years: 2010

  2. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 08V454000 Reported 45,988 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007

  3. Ignition (electrical system)

    NHTSA 08V276000 Reported 73,000 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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 allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. The recall began on september 2, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

    Model years: 2004, 2005

  4. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 05V409000 Reported 2,901 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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 internally during stopping.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. The recall began on october 3, 2005. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

    Model years: 2005

  5. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 04V428000 Reported 100,432 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN

    Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

    Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also…

    Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

  6. Fuel pump (fuel system)

    NHTSA 03V442000 Reported 17,087 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    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 system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in a leak in the fuel return hose.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications. The recall began december 3, 2003. Owners should contact mitsubishi at…

    Model years: 2003

  7. Electrical system: front underhood

    NHTSA 02V147000 Reported 3,378 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a protector, eliminating any harness contact. Owner notification began july 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

    Model years: 2002

  8. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 01V295001 Reported 25,803 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 2000

  9. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 01V069000 Reported 192 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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 the risk of fuel leakage.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. Owner notification began march 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2001

  10. Cooling unit and lines (power train)

    NHTSA 01V011001 Reported 277,227 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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 automatic transmission fluid.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. Owners who take their…

    Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001

  11. Seats

    NHTSA 01V005001 Reported 47 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began february 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…

    Model years: 2001

  12. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 00V421001 Reported 567,432 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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. Also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. Ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. Ball joints that are within…

    Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

  13. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 00V320001 Reported 10,510 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.

    Model years: 2001

  14. Electrical system: rear compartment/trunk

    NHTSA 00V339000 Reported 13,974 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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. The wires in each harness control the stop lamp circuit, back-up lamp circuit, and the turn lamp circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route and secure the harnesses and, if necessary, repair any pre-existing wire insulation damage.

    Model years: 2001

  15. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 00V299001 Reported 6,037 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

    Model years: 2001

  16. Tank assembly (fuel system)

    NHTSA 00V237000 Reported 10,000 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the upper surface of the fuel tank for any signs of cracking. If no cracking or leaking is found, dealers will install a sealing protector plate. If any cracking or leakage is found, dealers will…

    Model years: 1995, 1996

  17. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 00V225001 Reported 228,294 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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 steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.

    Model years: 1999, 2000

  18. Cables (electrical system)

    NHTSA 99V333001 Reported 19,179 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.

    Remedy: Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a…

    Model years: 1999, 2000

  19. Switch/wiring (visibility) and switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 99V305001 Reported 98,817 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.

    Model years: 1999, 2000

  20. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 99V066001 Reported 307,000 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

    Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996

  21. Suspension: lower ball joint

    NHTSA 99V066002 Reported 1,731 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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 water can intrude.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rubber boots, and if the boot is damaged, they will replace the lower lateral arm and ball joint on the affected vehicles.

    Model years: 1995

  22. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 98V212000 Reported 17,079 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. When the stop lamp switch was assembled, grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point. This can cause the contact point to heat up causing internal operation elements to melt allowing the swtich to become stuck in on or off position.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.

    Model years: 1994, 1995

  23. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 98V168000 Reported 9,560 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate…

    Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992

  24. Buckle assembly (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V103004 Reported 658,000 vehicles potentially affected MITSUBISHI AMERICA

    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…

    Model years: 1986, 1987, 1989

Other Mitsubishi models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.