2012 Mitsubishi Galant Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Galant years
- Not enough data 15th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. That ranks 15th out of 18 Galant model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is wheels (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 33,650 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | 33% | 33,650 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 22% | 31,643 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 11% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 11% | 105,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Mitsubishi Galant recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant.
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.
The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side air bags unexpectedly deployed, cracking the windshield and injuring his arm. No warning light was illuminated. Medical attention was not…
Lug nuts on these tires begin to loosen them selves within 1000 miles. My lug nuts will randomly fall off and need replaced. I can always tell my tires about to fall off when you use the break and they sound like they are going out.
The driver window is breaking without cause. Has happened on more than one occasion. Did not take picture. But insurance fixed the most recent shattering incident--so if picture needed can obtain in the future. Once occurrence the vehicle was not in motion. Another occurrence the vehicle was in…
When i accelerate there is a electric razor type sound but stops when i reach cruising speed. This only happens when we get to highway speeds. I had a tire replaced in september 2017.
I pulled up to a traffic light with 1 car ahead, i stopped with my foot on the brakes. The car started revving up and i thought i was going to hit the car in front
Other Mitsubishi Galant years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 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 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 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners most often report wheels, engine, air bags problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.