Mitsubishi Galant Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the Mitsubishi Galant across 15 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (26). The words owners use most often: “wiring harness” (5% of reports).
- 152electrical system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 8 of 152 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 152 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 29 a fire, 7 an injury.
Mitsubishi Galant electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Galant | 1 | 11% | 105,000 |
| 2010 Galant | 1 | 11% | 36,000 |
| 2008 Galant | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2006 Galant | 9 | 38% | 65,000 |
| 2005 Galant | 2 | 8% | 39,274 |
| 2004 Galant | 4 | 7% | 36,500 |
| 2003 Galant | 17 | 13% | 67,500 |
| 2002 Galant | 26 | 19% | 87,250 |
| 2001 Galant | 13 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 2000 Galant | 21 | 15% | 114,000 |
| 1999 Galant | 21 | 10% | 126,000 |
| 1998 Galant | 6 | 11% | — |
| 1997 Galant | 9 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 1996 Galant | 6 | 4% | 98,600 |
| 1995 Galant | 15 | 7% | 166,271 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Electrical system:ignition
Model years: 2004, 2005
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.
Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Model years: 2002
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, routing of the vehicle's front harness can allow it to come in contact with a rough edge, allowing abrasion. This could result in grounded circuits.
Risk: There could be a loss of stop or turn signal lamp operation or engine hesitation.
Fix: Dealers will install a protector, eliminating any harness contact. Owner notification began july 8, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
Model years: 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The routing of the wiring harness under the right and left side of the rear seat could allow the harness to contact the body. The wires in each harness control the stop lamp circuit, back-up lamp circuit, and the turn lamp circuit.
Risk: If any of these wires become short-circuited, the interior lamps, turn signal lamps, and rear stop lamps could stop working. This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning or braking and could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-route and secure the harnesses and, if necessary, repair any pre-existing wire insulation damage.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Model years: 1999, 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Risk: This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.
Fix: Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Check engine light suddenly came on and the vehicle lost all engine power and driving capabilities while driving at a low speed, turning a corner. There had been no other issues or indication of a failure of any kind. The car was pulled over on the roadside out of traffic and was able to be…
Check engine light came on and the car quit on me when i was driving it
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…
I have trouble with starting the car repetitive issue needs a recall, the steering wheel needs a recall. The electric windows dont work properly need a recall. Paint job is very faded and should have been recalled as well. I dont understand why there's not already recalls for these safety issues…
I am disabled by my own factory alarm. The car will not start because my ecu was defective and i replaced it with a used one and took it to the dealer to program my key to the replacement ecu and the key still doesn't work even though i am getting a p1610 trouble code for immobilizer malfunction…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Galants have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 152 owner complaints about electrical system for the Mitsubishi Galant. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mitsubishi Galant electrical system?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the Mitsubishi Galant?
The most frequent phrase is “wiring harness”, in 8 of 152 complaints.
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