Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Structure2
- Engine2
- Fuel/propulsion system1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Electrical system1
- Air bags1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 6 2008 Galant vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 3 people died inside them, and 1 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 2008 Mitsubishi Galant failed the safety check 2.09% of the time — 16% less often than the average 2008 passenger car (2.48%). Median odometer at inspection: 123,124 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In New Zealand
969 2008 cars are on the New Zealand register; 98% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 2008 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. |
| 10174065 | This is an Advanced Technical Information Notice that was sent to dealers, informing them that a catalytic converter warranty extension will be launched December 19, 2013 for certain 2006-2008 Galant V6, 2006-2008 Eclipse V6, and 2007-2008 Eclipse Spyder V6 registered in the states of California, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. This warranty extension will also apply to certain 2008 Galant V6, 2008 Eclipse V6, and 2008 Eclipse Spyder V6 registered in the states of Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The TSB outlining the warranty extension will be available December 19, 2013 on MEDI |
| 10173901 | Due to variations in production, certain exhaust manifold mounted catalytic converters may experience catalyst layer separation on affected vehicles. If this occurs, the MIL will illuminate with DTC P0421 or P0431, "Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold" stored in the PCM. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is extending the catalytic converter warranty only on affected vehicles currently registered in certain states from 8 years / 80,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles. |
| 10172523 | This TSB supercedes TSB-09-42A-015, issued October, 2009, to update affected vehicles, add Outlander Sport and add FAST Key case part numbers. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) integrated key case and FAST Key Transmitter case repair kits are now available. If the plastic parts of the key are broken or missing, but the key functions properly, use the appropriate service parts kit instead of replacing the entire key assembly. When replacing only the key case, it is not necessary to program immobilizer, RKE and OSS functions. For integrated RKE keys, once the electronic components are transferred to th |
| 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. |
| 10170763 | The door lock switch rocker button is now available separately. This TSB provides replacement instructions for the affected service manuals. |
| 10170761 | The door lock switch rocker button is now available separately. This TSB adds replacement instructions to the affected service manuals. |
| 10170694 | The driver's side central door lock switch rocker button is now available through spare parts. It is no longer necessary to replace the entire switch assembly for a broken switch rocker button. This TSB provides the part number and instructions for installation of a new drivers central door lock switch rocker button. |
| 10170107 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170106 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170104 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170103 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170102 | This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers. |
| 10170101 | 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. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)