Mitsubishi Galant problems by year
1,697 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 27 Mitsubishi Galant model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Fewer complaints | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 2011 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — | |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 | — | |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 2008 Fewer complaints | 6 | 0 | — | |
| 2007 | 24 | 1 | Air Bags | |
| 2006 | 24 | 1 | Electrical System | |
| 2005 | 26 | 3 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2004 | 61 | 1 | Structure | |
| 2003 | 126 | 2 | Visibility | |
| 2002 | 135 | 2 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2001 Most complained | 151 | 7 | Air Bags | |
| 2000 | 136 | 4 | Structure | |
| 1999 Most complained | 215 | 3 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1998 | 53 | 1 | Power Train | |
| 1997 | 80 | 1 | Suspension | |
| 1996 | 136 | 2 | Power Train | |
| 1995 Most complained | 209 | 2 | Suspension | |
| 1994 Most complained | 198 | 1 | Suspension | |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 1992 | 39 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1991 | 63 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1990 | 21 | 0 | Power Train | |
| 1989 | 19 | 0 | — | |
| 1988 Fewer complaints | 7 | 0 | — | |
| 1987 | 9 | 0 | — | |
| 1986 Fewer complaints | 4 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Mitsubishi.