2002 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, and owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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2 safety recalls for the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Labels (equipment)
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…
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Electrical system: front underhood
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…
135 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA; 21 describe a crash and 10 describe a fire. Reports cite 19 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 64,684 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while his son was being chased by another motorist at 40 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle as he attempted to brake. The vehicle ve”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 3, 2022 · Air bags
“I've had this 2002 mitsubishi galant for a number of years and have always had a problem with the lights. They don't shine bright enough to clearly see the road ahead. It is a constant problem. I thou”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 22, 2019 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–18 / 25–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.4/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Mitsubishi Galant model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Galant model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
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| 1986 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 4 |
| 1987 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 9 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Galant | 0 | 7 |
| 1989 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 19 |
| 1990 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 21 |
| 1991 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 63 |
| 1992 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 39 |
| 1993 Mitsubishi Galant | 0 | 9 |
| 1994 Mitsubishi Galant | 3 | 198 |
| 1995 Mitsubishi Galant | 5 | 209 |
| 1996 Mitsubishi Galant | 3 | 136 |
| 1997 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 80 |
| 1998 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 53 |
| 1999 Mitsubishi Galant | 5 | 215 |
| 2000 Mitsubishi Galant | 6 | 136 |
| 2001 Mitsubishi Galant | 7 | 151 |
| 2002 Mitsubishi Galant | 2 | 135 |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Galant | 2 | 126 |
| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 61 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Galant | 3 | 26 |
| 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 24 |
| 2007 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 24 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Galant | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | 0 | 16 |
| 2010 Mitsubishi Galant | 1 | 9 |
| 2011 Mitsubishi Galant | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Mitsubishi Galant | 0 | 9 |
Checking a specific 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
How do I know if my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Mitsubishi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V147000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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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.