Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1994. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
New York safety inspections
Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2000.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Galant | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 Galant | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Galant | 9 | 1 |
| 2009 Galant | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 Galant | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Galant | 24 | 1 |
| 2006 Galant | 24 | 1 |
| 2005 Galant | 26 | 3 |
| 2004 Galant | 61 | 1 |
| 2003 Galant | 126 | 2 |
| 2002 Galant | 135 | 2 |
| 2001 Galant | 151 | 7 |
| 2000 Galant | 136 | 6 |
| 1999 GalantMost complaints | 215 | 5 |
| 1998 Galant | 53 | 1 |
| 1997 Galant | 80 | 1 |
| 1996 Galant | 136 | 3 |
| 1995 GalantMost complaints | 209 | 5 |
| 1994 GalantMost complaints | 198 | 3 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 |
| 1992 Galant | 39 | 1 |
| 1991 Galant | 63 | 1 |
| 1990 Galant | 21 | 1 |
| 1989 Galant | 19 | 1 |
| 1988 Galant | 7 | 0 |
| 1987 Galant | 9 | 1 |
| 1986 Galant | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Service brakes, hydraulic309
- Power train250
- Suspension228
- Air bags218
- Electrical system180
- Engine and engine cooling174
- Structure168
- Visibility130
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 148 Galant vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 97 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.
| Model year | Vehicles in fatal crashes | Deaths in the vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | 10 |
| 2011 | 10 | 4 |
| 2010 | 13 | 6 |
| 2009 | 19 | 14 |
| 2008 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 | 14 | 8 |
| 2006 | 11 | 5 |
| 2005 | 11 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 | 7 |
| 2003 | 12 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 | 10 |
| 2000 | 5 | 3 |
| 1999 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 Mitsubishi Galant 4 DR FWD | — | 10.7 % |
| 2011 | 2011 Mitsubishi Galant 4 DR FWD | — | 10.7 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 7 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.7–11.2 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Galant · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.2 | 7.9 | 9.7 |
| 2009 | Galant · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.7 | 8.7 | 10.3 |
| 2007 | Galant · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 8.9 | 10.5 |
| 2006 | Galant · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.8 | 8.7 | 10.4 |
| 2005 | Galant · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.7 | 8.7 | 10.3 |
| 2004 | Galant · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.6 | 8.6 | 10.2 |
| 2003 | Galant · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 12.8 | 9.4 | 11.2 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
6,781 Galant cars are on the New Zealand register; 69% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 32 | 0 | 31 |
| 2014 | 106 | 0 | 105 |
| 2013 | 158 | 0 | 157 |
| 2012 | 268 | 0 | 266 |
| 2011 | 257 | 0 | 250 |
| 2010 | 316 | 0 | 307 |
| 2009 | 560 | 0 | 547 |
| 2008 | 969 | 0 | 945 |
| 2007 | 1,199 | 6 | 1,143 |
| 2006 | 202 | 200 | 0 |
| 2005 | 254 | 244 | 10 |
| 2004 | 80 | 68 | 10 |
| 2003 | 130 | 119 | 10 |
| 2002 | 199 | 179 | 17 |
| 2001 | 193 | 167 | 25 |
| 2000 | 217 | 171 | 40 |
| 1999 | 220 | 168 | 46 |
| 1998 | 133 | 60 | 68 |
| 1997 | 195 | 64 | 126 |
| 1996 | 110 | 37 | 67 |
| 1995 | 54 | 34 | 20 |
| 1994 | 72 | 32 | 38 |
| 1993 | 62 | 32 | 30 |
| 1992 | 86 | 17 | 67 |
| 1991 | 110 | 28 | 71 |
| 1990 | 152 | 47 | 96 |
| 1989 | 118 | 37 | 73 |
| 1988 | 139 | 18 | 106 |
| 1987 | 21 | 0 | 18 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
784 Galant cars are on Dutch roads; 9% arrived later as imports. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.
| First registered | On the road | Median list price |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 41 | — |
| 2002 | 45 | — |
| 2001 | 37 | €27,202 |
| 2000 | 44 | — |
| 1999 | 48 | — |
| 1998 | 30 | — |
| 1997 | 39 | — |
| 1995 | 23 | — |
| 1994 | 22 | — |
| 1993 | 27 | — |
| 1992 | 27 | — |
| 1991 | 40 | — |
| 1990 | 49 | — |
| 1989 | 38 | — |
| 1988 | 44 | — |
| 1987 | 38 | — |
| 1986 | 34 | — |
| 1985 | 24 | — |
| 1982 | 25 | — |
| 1981 | 40 | — |
| 1980 | 21 | — |
| 1979 | 20 | — |
| 1978 | 28 | — |
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new
In Finland
205 Galant cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 100% petrol, 0% diesel. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.
| First registered | In use | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12 | 270,000 km |
| 2001 | 13 | 237,000 km |
| 2000 | 29 | 260,000 km |
| 1999 | 25 | 283,000 km |
| 1998 | 11 | 267,000 km |
| 1997 | 12 | 280,000 km |
| 1993 | 10 | 232,000 km |
| 1992 | 7 | 230,000 km |
| 1991 | 17 | 317,000 km |
| 1990 | 25 | 323,000 km |
| 1989 | 17 | 265,000 km |
| 1988 | 19 | 232,000 km |
| 1987 | 8 | 288,000 km |
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
139 Galant cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 6 | 33 |
| 2002 | 30 | 80 |
| 2001 | 28 | 95 |
| 2000 | 17 | 98 |
| 1999 | 17 | 63 |
| 1998 | 17 | 85 |
| 1997 | 9 | 39 |
| 1996 | 0 | 11 |
| 1995 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 0 | 12 |
| 1993 | 1 | 14 |
| 1992 | 2 | 11 |
| 1991 | 1 | 28 |
| 1990 | 5 | 24 |
| 1989 | 3 | 25 |
| 1988 | 1 | 20 |
| 1987 | 2 | 5 |
| 1986 | 0 | 2 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
New registrations in Europe
5 new Mitsubishi Galant cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2021, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2021 the largest markets were Spain (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 1 | — |
| 2010 | 2 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Recalls
24 campaigns cover the Galant; the latest 12 are below.
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 GALANT VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER PIPE ASSEMBLY ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PLATING TO PREVENT CORROSION, IF THE PIPE SHOULD DEVELOP A HOLE DUE TO CORROSION, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED. IN THE EVENT THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SEVERE COLLISION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP DOWN, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH CONTROLS THE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES, MAY ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO BYPASS INTERNALLY DURING STOPPING.
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ROUTING OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT HARNESS CAN ALLOW IT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH A ROUGH EDGE, ALLOWING ABRASION. THIS COULD RESULT IN GROUNDED CIRCUITS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
NHTSA recalls