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Mitsubishi Galant
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Complaints
1,749
Active records
Recalls
25
Active records
TSBs
362
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
6
Injuries
186
Crashes
252
Fires
72
Top reported issues — Mitsubishi Galant
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Condition issue
Operating state
Safety restraint issue
Noise
Safety restraint behavior
Vibration/harshness
Braking behavior
Thermal issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
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Engine behavior
HVAC behavior
Reporting mechanism
Access/entry issue
Lighting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Driver assistance issue
Performance issue
Electrical issue
Steering behavior
Smell
Starting behavior
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Infotainment behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Filed May 16, 2025
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 received. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bags to deploy. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Filed Dec 21, 2024
Seems struts, shocks, cadallytic converter are bad
2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Filed Mar 11, 2024
My airbags released while driving on the highway. My safety was definitely at risk. My vehicle was inspected by the police on site and my car will also be inspected by the adjuster on my insurance claim. There were no prior warning signs on the car prior to the situation and I was told the vehicle was in great condition when I purchased it second hand.
2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Filed Jan 16, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the front driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently and struck the contact’s face and chest. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately slammed on the brake pedal and then pulled into a parking spot. The contact stated there was no collision before the air bag deployment. The contact stated that she sustained pain in the face and on the chest but did not seek medical assistance. The…
2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Filed Oct 13, 2023
The engine died and fuel system does not work.
2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Filed Sep 28, 2023
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the vehicle was maneuvering abnormally and experienced a brief loss of control. The contact stated that while attempting to turn or slow the vehicle, the front end briefly swayed from left to right, then pulled in one direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with both the control arms and the crossmember. The vehicle was not…
1997 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Filed Aug 16, 2023
The contact owns a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that after stopping at a service station, after entering and restarting the vehicle, the driver’s, and passenger’s side air bags independently deployed. The contact stated that the windshield on the passenger side was cracked by the air bag. The contact stated he was injured by the driver's side air bag. The contact stated that he suffered deep abrasions on his nose and his lips were bruised. The contact stated that his glasses…
2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Filed May 3, 2023
Shannon bell private dealer is selling this car with a unrepairable cv axel. I purchased it and di my home work he rolled the miles back. He's falsely advertising it as clean tie and 190 something miles. That's even less then when I had it. Air bag lights are on and he unplugged the wires along with seatbelt so the lights don't show.
2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Filed Apr 30, 2023
Dashboard bulging by air bag section passenger side
2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Filed Feb 8, 2023
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.