Mitsubishi Galant Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,419 owner complaints and 22 safety recalls on file for the Mitsubishi Galant, across 18 model years (1995–2012). The 1999 model year has the most complaints (215). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes, hydraulic.
Mitsubishi Galant years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Galant year: 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1999 Galant: 215 complaints, 5 recalls
- 1995 Galant: 209 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2001 Galant: 151 complaints, 7 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2011 Galant: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 Galant: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2010 Galant: 9 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Mitsubishi Galant problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 278 | 14 | 36 |
| Air Bags problems | 180 | 18 | 140 |
| Suspension problems | 169 | 14 | 7 |
| Structure problems | 153 | 17 | 5 |
| Electrical System problems | 152 | 15 | 2 |
| Power Train problems | 148 | 15 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 135 | 13 | 2 |
| Visibility problems | 118 | 14 | 1 |
| Steering | 63 | 12 | 10 |
| Exterior Lighting | 46 | 12 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 46 | 11 | 19 |
| Equipment | 36 | 13 | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 35 | 15 | 14 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 31 | 11 | 3 |
| Tires | 26 | 14 | 1 |
| Wheels | 24 | 8 | 1 |
| Engine | 19 | 10 | 2 |
| Seats | 16 | 6 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Mitsubishi Galant problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 1999: service brakes, hydraulic (89)
- 1995: suspension (69)
All Mitsubishi Galant model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Galant | 9 | 0 | — | Wheels | |
| 2011 Galant | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2010 Galant | 9 | 1 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 Galant | 16 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Galant | 6 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2007 Galant | 24 | 1 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 Galant | 24 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Galant | 26 | 3 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Galant | 61 | 1 | — | Structure | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2003 Galant | 126 | 2 | — | Visibility | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Galant | 135 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Galant | 151 | 7 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Galant | 136 | 6 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Galant | 215 | 5 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1998 Galant | 53 | 1 | — | Power Train | About as many complaints as other years |
| 1997 Galant | 80 | 1 | — | Suspension | More complaints than other years |
| 1996 Galant | 136 | 3 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1995 Galant | 209 | 5 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Mitsubishi Galant years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 1995 (209), 1996 (136), 1999 (215), 2000 (136), 2001 (151), 2002 (135), 2003 (126) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Galant year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Mitsubishi Galant?
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, with 278 complaints across 14 model years.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Galant have?
22 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.