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2004 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, and owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
61
owner complaints to NHTSA
5 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–23
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2004 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. 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.

61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 71,595 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 7 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“SRS LIGHT REMAINS ON . After repairs at Pep Boys due to drained alternator from after market security system light remains on”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2022 · Air bags

“After spending money on drained battery and ruined alternator the mechanic noticed the security system being at fault . Pep Boys did not offer refund of almost $500.00”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 9, 2022 · Air bags

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–23 mpg
City / Highway17–20 / 25–27
FuelPremium, Regular
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine4/6 cyl, 2.4/3.8 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S4); Automatic 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 2004 Mitsubishi Galant

How do I know if my 2004 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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 08V276000).

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.