2011 Mitsubishi Galant Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 4, 2020 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Galant years
Not enough data 18th of 18 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant. That ranks 18th out of 18 Galant model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 92,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Mitsubishi Galant
2004-2006 Mitsubishi Galant photographed in Rockville, Maryland , USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags2 · ~92,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~150,000 mi
Engine1 · ~34,000 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~13,008 mi
Service Brakes1 · ~150,000 mi
Structure1 · ~34,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags267%92,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)133%150,000——
Engine133%34,000——
Seat Belts133%13,008——
Service Brakes133%150,000——
Structure133%34,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 1 complaints
2011: 1201112014: 1201412020: 120201

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Mitsubishi Galant recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

On a long commute, i began hearing a scaping sounds as i maneuvered the steering wheel. As time paseed it became louder and i noticed a wire sticking out between the steering wheel and the mount. It continued to become more and more undone.i also noticed my srs light is on. The light for the anti…

Air Bags · received Sep 4, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11353242

There was a police chase, the car that was been chased hit another car the both cars hit my car, my car was is total. Non of the 8 air bag deployed even though the impact hard both from the front & side. *tr

Structure · received Jul 4, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10608263

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while stopped, another vehicle crashed into him from the rear. The air bags did not deploy and the front passenger seat belt did not retain its passenger. As a result, a passenger seated in the front passenger seat suffered…

Seat Belts · received Oct 24, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10432593

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant?

Owners most often report air bags, electronic stability control (esc), engine problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.