Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure16
- Visibility8
- Air bags6
- Service brakes, hydraulic6
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Unknown or other4
- Electrical system4
- Visibility/wiper3
- Power train3
- Seat belts3
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 1 injuries and 1 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 8 2004 Galant vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 7 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant failed the safety check 2.00% of the time — 9% less often than the average 2004 passenger car (2.21%). Median odometer at inspection: 126,704 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In New Zealand
80 2004 cars are on the New Zealand register; 13% arrived as used imports, 85% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 3 variants: combined 10.2–12.3 L/100 km (about 19–23 mpg US), CO₂ 235–283 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galant · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 11.6 | 8.6 | 10.2 |
| Galant GTS · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 14.2 | 9.5 | 12.1 |
| Galant LS · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 14.5 | 9.7 | 12.3 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
1 Transport Canada recall for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant.
| 2008264 28 Jul 2008 | Other On certain vehicles, the ignition key interlock cable may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition … |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mitsubishi told its dealers about the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10240443 | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. |
| 10235609 | This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue. |
| 10235608 | This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs. |
| 10235606 | This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023. |
| 10211530 | This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part. |
| 10170853 | Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements. |
| 10170852 | This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals. |
| 10170102 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170100 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170099 | This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012. |
| 10170097 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170096 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170087 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170086 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170074 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170071 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170070 | This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components. |
| 10169006 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10163703 | This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label. |
| 10152965 | This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool used in replacement of the Toe Control Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover. |
| 10130469 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10130468 | This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available. |
| 10030267 | MITSUBISHI: IN CERTAIN MODEL/MODEL YEARS VEHICLES, THE COILS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY MELT; CHECK GROUND POINT #12 FOR SIGNS OF CORROSION, ESPECIALLY IF THE BATTERY HAS RECENTLY BEEN REPLACED. HIGH RESISTANCE AT THE GROUND CAN CAUSE COILS TO OVERHEAT. *PE |
| 10021743 | REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB |
| 10021705 | EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR PARTIAL ZERO EMISSIONS. *KB |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)