2002 Mitsubishi Galant vs 2002 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Mitsubishi Galant | 2002 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 135 | 953 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 194 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 252 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 20 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,948 mi | 53,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Galant | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 281 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 146 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 107 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 89 |
| Structure | 19 | 56 |
| Power Train | 3 | 68 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 36 |
| Engine | 0 | 58 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 25 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 94 |
| Stalling | 0 | 54 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 39 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 19 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 18 |
| Overheating | 0 | 18 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 7 |
2002 Mitsubishi Galant
2002 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.