2004 Mitsubishi Galant Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Galant years
- About as many complaints as other years 9th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. That ranks 9th out of 18 Galant model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (16 complaints, 26%), typically at around 68,296 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 61owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 16 | 26% | 68,296 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 13% | 86,935 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 10% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 10% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 8% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 7% | 36,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 7% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 5% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 5% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% | 23,100 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Mitsubishi Galant recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: 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 position.
Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
SRS LIGHT REMAINS ON . After repairs at Pep Boys due to drained alternator from after market security system light remains on
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
Exhaust manifold catalytic converter and galant shift interlock
Passager side airbagis coming out look like it may blow out any day.
It said it could possibly roll away on its own
Other Mitsubishi Galant years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Galant | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 Galant | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Galant | 9 | 1 |
| 2009 Galant | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 Galant | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Galant | 24 | 1 |
| 2006 Galant | 24 | 1 |
| 2005 Galant | 26 | 3 |
| 2004 | 61 | 1 |
| 2003 Galant | 126 | 2 |
| 2002 Galant | 135 | 2 |
| 2001 Galant | 151 | 7 |
| 2000 Galant | 136 | 6 |
| 1999 Galant | 215 | 5 |
| 1998 Galant | 53 | 1 |
| 1997 Galant | 80 | 1 |
| 1996 Galant | 136 | 3 |
| 1995 Galant | 209 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners most often report structure, visibility, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Galant model years, the 2004 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.