Mitsubishi Galant Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Mitsubishi Galant — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012Best | Excellent | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2011 | Good | — | 4 | 4 | 13 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2010 | Excellent | — | 8 | — | — | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2009 | Excellent | — | 11 | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2008 | Excellent | — | 8 | — | — | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2007 | Good | 1 | 18 | 3 | 5 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2006 | Good | 1 | 19 | 5 | 3 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2005 | Excellent | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2004 | Good | — | 38 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Structure | Full report → |
| 2003 | Caution | 3 | 73 | 10 | 6 | — | Visibility | Full report → |
| 2002 | Caution | 2 | 82 | 9 | 11 | — | Structure | Full report → |
| 2001 | Avoid | 7 | 115 | 26 | 11 | — | Air Bags | Full report → |
| 2000 | Avoid | 5 | 99 | 9 | 13 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1999Worst | Avoid | 4 | 135 | 21 | 11 | 3 | Service Brakes / Hydraulic | Full report → |
14 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Mitsubishi Galant Problems
Based on 629 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mitsubishi Galant Reliability
What year Galant has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 135 complaints and 4 safety recalls. See the full 1999 report for specific defects.
Is the Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
The Mitsubishi Galant has accumulated 629 owner-filed complaints and 24 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 4 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2012 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Galant.
What are the most common Galant problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Service Brakes / Hydraulic (100 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (66 reports), Electrical System (62 reports), Structure (59 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Galant has an open recall?
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