2003 Mitsubishi Galant vs 2003 Volkswagen Passat
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 | 2003 Mitsubishi Galant | 2003 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 126 | 628 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 66 | 213 |
| Investigations | 2 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 14 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 94 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 20–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,750 mi | 59,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Galant | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 131 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 137 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 90 |
| Seats | 5 | 97 |
| Visibility | 45 | 22 |
| Structure | 21 | 29 |
| Power Train | 6 | 35 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 39 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 75 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 18 |
| Overheating | 0 | 18 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
| Water leaks | 0 | 11 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 10 |
2003 Mitsubishi Galant
2003 Volkswagen Passat
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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.