Mitsubishi Galant Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Mitsubishi Galant across 14 model years. The 2003 model year has the most (45). The words owners use most often: “heater control” (16% of reports).
- 118visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 32%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.
- Heater control: mentioned in 19 of 118 complaints (16%)
- Cold air: mentioned in 9 of 118 complaints (8%)
- Clicking noise: mentioned in 7 of 118 complaints (6%)
- Heat stopped: mentioned in 6 of 118 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 67 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 118 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Mitsubishi Galant visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Galant | 1 | 11% | 105,000 |
| 2007 Galant | 1 | 4% | 100,217 |
| 2006 Galant | 3 | 13% | 70,000 |
| 2005 Galant | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2004 Galant | 8 | 13% | 86,935 |
| 2003 Galant | 45 | 36% | 70,837 |
| 2002 Galant | 21 | 16% | 76,000 |
| 2001 Galant | 3 | 2% | 115,000 |
| 2000 Galant | 6 | 4% | 77,500 |
| 1999 Galant | 5 | 2% | 126,000 |
| 1998 Galant | 2 | 4% | — |
| 1997 Galant | 2 | 3% | — |
| 1996 Galant | 8 | 6% | — |
| 1995 Galant | 12 | 6% | 182,541 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring; exterior lighting:turn signal:switch; exterior lighting:headlights:switch
Model years: 1999, 2000
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Risk: Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Fix: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the front driver side window became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front driver side window needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while traveling at approximately 40 mph, the defroster failed to activate. The contact attempted to use the temperature controls and suddenly there was an abnormal noise. The failure occurred when the defroster, a/c, or heater…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the heat control module was activated but cold air began to circulate out of the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the…
Well shortly after buying the car,the drivers side rear window fell down in the door. Then a couple days ago the other rear window fell also. I'm not sure what happened,but the window wasn't even being used at the time it fell. I don't know what part inside the door went bad,but i feel it should…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Galants have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 118 owner complaints about visibility 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 visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Mitsubishi Galant?
The most frequent phrase is “heater control”, in 19 of 118 complaints, followed by “cold air” (9).
Other Mitsubishi Galant problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (278)
- Air Bags problems (180)
- Suspension problems (169)
- Structure problems (153)
- Electrical System problems (152)
- Power Train problems (148)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (135)
See all Mitsubishi Galant problems.