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2003 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, and owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
126
owner complaints to NHTSA
15 / 4
complaints citing a crash / fire
21
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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…

  2. 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…

126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA; 15 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 13 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,436 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 28 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Check engine light suddenly came on and the vehicle lost all engine power and driving capabilities while driving at a low speed, turning a corner. There had been no other issues or indication of a fai”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 27, 2022 · Electrical system

“Check engine light came on and the car quit on me when i was driving it”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 26, 2021 · Electrical system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21 mpg
City / Highway18–19 / 25
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/3 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Compare Mitsubishi Galant model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Mitsubishi Galant model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 2003 Mitsubishi Galant

How do I know if my 2003 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 2003 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 03V442000).

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.

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.