2006 Mitsubishi Galant Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Galant years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. That ranks 12th out of 18 Galant model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 38%), typically at around 65,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 38% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 21% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 17% | 16,945 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 13% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 13% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 8% | 9,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | 8,800 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 8,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 4% | 8,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | 8,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 67,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mitsubishi Galant recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
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.
Fuel filler tube is rusted through and it leaks while fueling the car. Puddles underneath the car. *tr
I was in an accident i went down a ditch i hit a tree and the airbag did not display i want to know if there was a recall on the airbag because my airbag did not came out when i was in that bad accident and i didn't the front of my car
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the rear passenger side brake light would not operate. The contact discovered that the passenger side brake light wire was melted. The wire harness was replaced and the failure was remedied. Approximately 8 months later, the…
In hot weather the doors stick causing the outer door and inner panel to separate making it unable to be opened from outside nor inside. Have to keep pushing on door to make it unstuck before you can enter or get out. Large risk of being stuck inside car in heat. *tr
The key casing seems to fall apart after a short while, my concern is if this happens while driving will it "kill" the entire system, has this been questioned before? *tr
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 | 24 | 1 |
| 2005 Galant | 26 | 3 |
| 2004 Galant | 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 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.