Mitsubishi Galant Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 148 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the Mitsubishi Galant across 15 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “transmission failed” (8% of reports).
- 148power train complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $4,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 34%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.
- Transmission failed: mentioned in 12 of 148 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical power train repair on the Mitsubishi Galant at $4,550, and half of them between $3,350 and $5,150.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2006), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 38 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 148 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 4 an injury.
Mitsubishi Galant power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Galant | 1 | 11% | 70,000 |
| 2010 Galant | 1 | 11% | 121,345 |
| 2009 Galant | 1 | 6% | 35,000 |
| 2007 Galant | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2006 Galant | 1 | 4% | 8,800 |
| 2004 Galant | 3 | 5% | 137,000 |
| 2003 Galant | 6 | 5% | 63,000 |
| 2002 Galant | 3 | 2% | 59,980 |
| 2001 Galant | 20 | 13% | 73,000 |
| 2000 Galant | 3 | 2% | — |
| 1999 Galant | 16 | 7% | 51,500 |
| 1998 Galant | 12 | 23% | 76,000 |
| 1997 Galant | 15 | 19% | 80,800 |
| 1996 Galant | 36 | 26% | 93,474 |
| 1995 Galant | 29 | 14% | 65,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Risk: Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Check engine light came on and the car quit on me when i was driving it
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the transmission had malfunctioned and the vehicle would not operate in the drive and reverse position. In addition, there was a leakage and smoke was also present coming from under the vehicle. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the transmission slipped and would not shift into any other gear. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent…
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
Had trouble changing gears from park to drive felt like it was getting stuck and i had to jerk it to be able to switch gears. Once i was able to switch the gear into drive and started driving the nutrual light began to flash and my car would not pick up speed. I later found out that my snap…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Galants have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 148 owner complaints about power train 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix power train problems on the Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,550 (half paid between $3,350 and $5,150), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about power train problems on the Mitsubishi Galant?
The most frequent phrase is “transmission failed”, in 12 of 148 complaints.
Other Mitsubishi Galant problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (278)
- Air Bags problems (180)
- Suspension problems (169)
- Structure problems (153)
- Electrical System problems (152)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (135)
- Visibility problems (118)
See all Mitsubishi Galant problems.