Mitsubishi Galant Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Mitsubishi Galant model year (1999–2012) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Mitsubishi Galant Years to Avoid
6 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 18
5 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 15
5 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 15
Best Mitsubishi Galant Years to Buy
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 6
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Mitsubishi Galant — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 6 | Good |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 15 | Avoid |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 | — | — | 18 | Avoid |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 | — | — | 15 | Avoid |
All 14 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Mitsubishi Galant Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Galant models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Galant should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant if possible. It has 6 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 18 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Galant to buy?+
The 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Galant has the fewest problems?+
The 2004, 2002, 2003 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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