2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT
3 recalls, 34 complaints - 74 TSBs
08V454000 Sep 9, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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 MET... Read more
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNTING BRACKET HAS SPLITTING BEYOND A SPECIFIC LIMIT. VEHICLES WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE SPLITTING WILL BE REPAIRED USING A REINFORCEMENT CAP, A SPECIAL STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE, AND A RIVET TO REINFORCE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RE... Read more
08V276000 Jun 20, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Defect Description
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 GEARS... Read more
Consequence
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE REPORTED CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
05V409000 Sep 15, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
Complaint Statistics
34 total complaints
1 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
ENGINE
Dec 21, 2024
Incident date: Aug 20, 2024
My car hesitates when leaving a stop sign or light. It is random and I have no power to continue. If I put car in park than go sometimes it works, sometimes push down on gas more or sometimes I have to turn car off than back on. 2 near miss accidents
ENGINE
Dec 21, 2024
Incident date: Aug 20, 2024
My check engine light randomly started blinking and lost power. While driving
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2, 2018
Incident date: Sep 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS DETECTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, A LEAK WAS DETECTED UNDER THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE BRACKET UNDER THE FUEL TANK. SPRINGFIELD MITSUBISHI (313 BALTIMORE PIKE, SPRINGFIELD, PA 19064, (484) 57... Read more
TIRES
Mar 21, 2018
Incident date: Mar 16, 2018
LAST WEEK FRI MAR. 16, 2018, I DROVE MY 2005 MITSUBISHI GALLANT ES CAR INTO WORK. ON MY WAY, I HEARD A POP SOUND FROM THE CAR. THEN A VERY LOUD CAR NOISE AND FELT RATTLING, AND THE CAR DRIVE WAS NOT A SMOOTH ONE. I FIGURED IT WAS A FLAT TIRE. I WAS ENTERING THE I75 HIGHWAY. ONCE ON THE HIGHWA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 27, 2016
Incident date: Sep 20, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, BACK, AND NECK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. T... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 14, 2014
Incident date: Jan 5, 2013
ABOUT 1YR. AGO PAINT STARTED FADING DEALER DID NOT HELP ME, WHAT CAN I DO. *TR
AIR BAGS
Sep 11, 2013
Incident date: Aug 18, 2013
GOOD MORNING, I PURCHASED MY 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES IN JUNE OR JULY OF 2005 WITH APPROXIMATELY 1,400 MILES AND FOR THE PASTED FEW WEEKS I'VE NOTICE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS RISING/SEPARATING MORE AND MORE OF THE DASHBOARD EXACTLY ABOVE THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT SILVER TRIMMING. I CONTACT THE MITSUBIS... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 13, 2012
Incident date: May 12, 2010
PAINT IS COMING OFF EVEN THOUGH IT IS PROPERLY CARED FOR, GARAGED ETC. THIS IS A KNOWN PAINT ISSUE AND I'M WANTING IT FIXED.. NO ONE WILL BUY THIS VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION. OWNED SINCE NEW IN 2005. *TR
STEERING
Jan 18, 2012
Incident date: Nov 23, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT WHEN BEING DRIVEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD IT TEST DRIVEN. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE TOR... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 16, 2011
Incident date: Mar 29, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT THAT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND ONLY HAS 65K MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IT A BLACK GALANT AND THE PAINT IS FADING IN SPOTS, IT LOOKS LIKE OXYDATION IS SETTING IN, I'VE TRIED OVER THE COUNTER POLISHES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM TO NO AVAIL. THIS IMHO, IS A PAINT DEFECT AND I FEEL ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Dec 11, 2009
Incident date: May 22, 2009
I HAVE A BLACK 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WITHIN THE PAST YEAR THE PAINT HAS BEEN FADING BY TURNING A OFF WHITE IN SOME AREAS AND IT IS SPREADING LIKE CANCER. I EVEN HAVE A SPOT THAT IS GETTING RUSTED. I AM NOT SURE WHAT TO DO BUT THERE NEEDS TO BE A PAINT RECALL. I NEED MY PAINT FIXED PLEASE BEFORE IT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 26, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
BLACK PAINT ON CAR IS COMING OFF DESPITE PROPER CARE AND GARAGE. *TR
TIRES
Oct 7, 2008
Incident date: Oct 2, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE VEHICLE HAS MASTERCRAFT A/S IV STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES, SIZE P225/70R15. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DROP DOWN. HE MANEUVERED ONTO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED THAT THE TREAD... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 16, 2008
Incident date: Sep 10, 2008
MY 2005 GALANT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS I REPORTED IT TO MITSUBISHI DEALER BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG JUST A GLAZE. I FINALLY TOOK IT SOMEWHERE ELSE TO GET THE BRAKES DONE THEY REPLACED THE PADS 2 WEEKS LATER THE BRAKES STARTED MAKING NOISE SINCE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 16, 2008
Incident date: Sep 10, 2008
MY 2005 GALANT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BRAKE PROBLEMS I REPORTED IT TO MITSUBISHI DEALER BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG JUST A GLAZE. I FINALLY TOOK IT SOMEWHERE ELSE TO GET THE BRAKES DONE THEY REPLACED THE PADS 2 WEEKS LATER THE BRAKES STARTED MAKING NOISE SINCE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Aug 27, 2008
Incident date: Aug 27, 2008
THERE IS A RECALL ON CERTAIN 2005 GALANTS BUT I WAS TOLD NOT MINE. I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES AS THE RECALL STATES. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER AND TOLD THE FIRST TIME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. THE SECOND TIME THEY ORDERED A TIMING PART BUT I FEEL THAT IS NOT THE PROBLEM. I... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 21, 2008
Incident date: Jan 18, 2008
BRAKE FAILURE WHEN YOU STOP THE BRAKES SCRUB I HAVE RECEIPTS SHOWING THAT THE I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO HAVE THE BRAKE INSPECTED AND ALSO HAVE TO SLAM VERY HARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. THE NOISE WHEN YOU ARE STOPPING THE CAR IS VERY LOUD AND CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING THEY CAN DO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS:SWITCH
Jan 21, 2008
Incident date: Jan 18, 2008
BRAKE FAILURE WHEN YOU STOP THE BRAKES SCRUB I HAVE RECEIPTS SHOWING THAT THE I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO HAVE THE BRAKE INSPECTED AND ALSO HAVE TO SLAM VERY HARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. THE NOISE WHEN YOU ARE STOPPING THE CAR IS VERY LOUD AND CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING THEY CAN DO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Jan 21, 2008
Incident date: Jan 18, 2008
BRAKE FAILURE WHEN YOU STOP THE BRAKES SCRUB I HAVE RECEIPTS SHOWING THAT THE I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO HAVE THE BRAKE INSPECTED AND ALSO HAVE TO SLAM VERY HARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. THE NOISE WHEN YOU ARE STOPPING THE CAR IS VERY LOUD AND CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING THEY CAN DO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 21, 2008
Incident date: Jan 18, 2008
BRAKE FAILURE WHEN YOU STOP THE BRAKES SCRUB I HAVE RECEIPTS SHOWING THAT THE I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO HAVE THE BRAKE INSPECTED AND ALSO HAVE TO SLAM VERY HARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. THE NOISE WHEN YOU ARE STOPPING THE CAR IS VERY LOUD AND CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING THEY CAN DO... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jan 21, 2008
Incident date: Jan 18, 2008
BRAKE FAILURE WHEN YOU STOP THE BRAKES SCRUB I HAVE RECEIPTS SHOWING THAT THE I HAVE TO CONTINUE TO HAVE THE BRAKE INSPECTED AND ALSO HAVE TO SLAM VERY HARD WHEN TRYING TO STOP THE CAR. THE NOISE WHEN YOU ARE STOPPING THE CAR IS VERY LOUD AND CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD NOTHING THEY CAN DO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 16, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE PAST 12 MONTHS. THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER EVERYTIME THE FAILURE OCCURS, BUT THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Dec 22, 2007
Incident date: Dec 20, 2007
MY CAR WOULD NOT START AT ALL. AFTER IT BEING TOWED TO A GARAGE, THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. IT WAS CHAFING AGAINST THE ENGINE AND CAUSING A SHORT. WHEN THEY REPLACED ALL THE FUSES THE CAR SPARKED AND SMELLED OF SMOKE WITH SMALL FLAMES BY THE FUSE BOX. THE MECHAN... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
May 23, 2007
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
THE VEHICLE HAS A CONSANT SQUEAKING NOISE AND A SLIGHT VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL MITSUBITSI SERVICE DEPARTMENT 4 TIMES ABOUT THIS CONCERN. I KNOW THAT IT IS NOT THE BRAKE PADS BECAUSE I HAVE CHANGED THEM 4 TIMES AND THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 27000 MILES. I WAS TOLD AT M... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Feb 19, 2007
CAR STOPPED WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP AND 8 HOURS LATER THEY SAID THAT THE CAR WAS OVERFILLED CAUSING THE FILTER AND CANISTER TO BE SATURATED WITH FUEL MAKING THE VEHICLE STOP. (ALTHOUGH I KNOW I DID NOT OVERFILL MY VEHICLE) THERE IS NOTHING IN THE OWNERS MANUAL OR WARRANTY W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 9, 2006
Incident date: Feb 15, 2006
I FEEL THERE IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT IN ANTI-SKID BRAKES. I HAVE CONTACTED MITSUBISHI AND FEEL THEIR RESPONSE IS INADEQUATE. ANTI-SKID FUNCTION FAILED DURING TWO EMERGENCY STOPS AND ALMOST RESULTED IN REAR-END COLLISIONS. ANTI-SKID FUNCTION ALSO ACTUATES WHEN THERE IS NO BRAKING CONDITION THAT WARRA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jul 24, 2006
Incident date: Jul 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE TIMES THE ABS/TCL (TRACTION CONTROL) HAS DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. EACH OCCURRENCE WAS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE DEALER'S SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. UPDATED 8/9/2006 - THE TRACTIO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Jul 24, 2006
Incident date: Jul 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE TIMES THE ABS/TCL (TRACTION CONTROL) HAS DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. EACH OCCURRENCE WAS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE DEALER'S SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. UPDATED 8/9/2006 - THE TRACTIO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 24, 2006
Incident date: Jul 6, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED, ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE TIMES THE ABS/TCL (TRACTION CONTROL) HAS DISENGAGED WITHOUT WARNING. EACH OCCURRENCE WAS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE DEALER'S SERVICE TECHNICIANS HAVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. UPDATED 8/9/2006 - THE TRACTIO... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Nov 30, 2005
Incident date: Oct 27, 2005
MY SON BECAME TRAPPED IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT OF MY 05 GALANT WHILE DRIVING. I PULLED OVER TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT AND IT REFUSED TO UNLOCK. EVERY ATTEMPT TO REMOVE MY SON FROM THE SEAT BELT CAUSED HIS BREATHING TO BE FURTHER CUT OFF, AT WHICH TIME WE HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO CUT HIM OUT OF T... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Oct 19, 2005
Incident date: Oct 4, 2005
NOTHING EXTRAORDINARY LEADING UP TO THIS FAILURE BUT ON THE MORNING OF OCT 4TH I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS AT 55 MPH AND EXPERIENCED A TOTAL POWER STEERING FAILURE. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I THEN OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Aug 7, 2005
Incident date: Apr 11, 2005
VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS FOR SAME PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN TWO SEPARATE DEALERSHIPS FOR REPAIR FOR APPROX. 40 DAYS TOTAL. SELLING DEALERSHIP, PALM SPRINGS MITSUBISHI, HAS REFUSED TO REPLACE VEHICLE AS REQUESTED. *NM
SUSPENSION
Jul 31, 2005
Incident date: Sep 20, 2004
BOUGHT A NEW MITSUBISHI GALANT 2005. AT ABOUT 150 MILES DURING THE BREAK IN PERIOD I STARTED TO NOTICE A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT. AFTER THE BREAK IN PERIOD WHEN I COULD TAKE IT TO A HIGHER SPEED I ALSO NOTICED A DISTINCT SHIMMY IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VIBRATION IS VERY PRONOUNCED BETWEEN 70 AND 80... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
May 5, 2005
Incident date: Apr 15, 2005
DT: BOTH EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS WIPING THEM. *NM
EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 27.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic (S4) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT
74 manufacturer communications from 38 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 3 |
DEALER LETTER
Jul 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-23-00-004
Apr 24, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
TSB-23-00-001
Apr 24, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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 veh
DEALER LETTER
Apr 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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.
TSB-19-34-001
Jan 8, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
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 Co
MEDICUpdate517
Feb 27, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-15-54-004
Jul 29, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
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.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
220000 SEATS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT197
May 21, 2013
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT197
May 21, 2013
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT197
May 21, 2013
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT197
May 21, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TTIndex12
Mar 5, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-52B-001
Jan 8, 2013
140000 AIR BAGS
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.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
140000 AIR BAGS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
GRP-16
Apr 1, 2009
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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
07
May 1, 2007
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR PARTIAL ZERO EMISSIONS. *KB
137
May 1, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB
0652A001
May 1, 2006
150000 SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT STOPPER BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *TT
0613005
Apr 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FREEZE-FRAME DATA FOR MISFIRE CONDITIONS. *TT
0527002
Dec 1, 2005
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION BUSHING REPLACEMENT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2006 ENDEAVOR. *TT
0523004
Jul 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT
116
Jun 1, 2005
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SPARK KNOCK CONDITION. VARIOUS MITSUBISHI MODELS. *TT
116
Jun 1, 2005
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
KEY REGISTRATION WITHOUT USING MUT-III. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
0554006
Jun 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INFORMATION UPDATE *SC
116
Jun 1, 2005
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
0513006
Apr 1, 2005
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
115
Apr 1, 2005
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
REAR DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FAILURE. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
115
Apr 1, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
HEADLINER SAGGING UPDATE. *TT
115
Apr 1, 2005
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0421 / DTC P0431. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
115
Apr 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2100. MITSUBISHI TECH TALK. *TT
113
Jan 1, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TRUNK LID OPENING & CLOSING EFFORT. *TT
54
Dec 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIME INTERVAL ADJUSTMENTS FOR LIGHTS AND WIPERS. ALL MITSUBISHI MODELS WITH ADJUSTABLE TIME INTERVAL FUNCTION FOR WIPER AND LIGHTS. TECH TALK. *TT
42A
Dec 1, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
GLOVE BOX GAP AT DASH. REFER TO 04-52A-001REV. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT
42A
Dec 1, 2004
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
TRUNK LID OPENING & CLOSING EFFORT. MITSUBISHI. TECH TALK. *TT
0454007
Nov 1, 2004
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
IGNITION KEY RING ANTENNA INSPECTION-SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *SC
10012004
Oct 1, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
RATTLE FROM DASH. *EH
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CENTER DISPLAY COMPASS TROUBLESHOOTING. *EH
09012004
Sep 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NEW 3 WIRE A/C PRESSURE SENSOR. *EH
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MITSUBISHI GALANT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08014
Opened: Mar 4, 2008 , Closed: Jul 1, 2008
PASSENGER DOOR FIRE
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR.IN MITSUBISHI'S RESPONSE TO ODI'S MARCH 12, 2008 INFORMATION REQUEST, MITSUBISHI ASSERTS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT MAY OCCUR WHEN LARGE AMOUNTS OF LIQUIDS, MORE THAN 100CC (3.4 OZ), LIKE A SOFT DRINK WERE SPILLED DIRECTLY OVER THE POWER... Read more
PE98032
Opened: May 22, 1998 , Closed: Sep 8, 1998
STOP LAMP SWITCH
ALLEGED FAILURE OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH PREVENTS ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DURING BRAKING AND INHIBITS DISENGAGEMENT OF CRUISE CONTROL VIA THE BRAKE PEDAL
MITSUBISHI GALANT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI GALANT across all model years (1985, 2010).
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Total Recalls
2,435
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
336
Reported Crashes
115
Reported Fires
11
Reported Deaths
MITSUBISHI GALANT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 31 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 2005 (current) | 3 | 34 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 68 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 167 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 175 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 211 | View |
| 2000 | 7 | 183 | View |
| 1999 | 6 | 296 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 69 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 110 | View |
| 1996 | 4 | 200 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 296 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 284 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 78 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 32 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |