NHTSA lists 61 complaints for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, 5 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 1 complaints mention an injury, with 1 injuries and 1 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as MITSUBISHI GALANT.
At a glance
Complaints
61
With crash
5
With fire
0
With injury (complaints)
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
1
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
73,000
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
94
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
Where the complaints are
Top systems
System
Complaints
Share of this vehicle's complaints
STRUCTURE
16
26.2%
VISIBILITY
8
13.1%
AIR BAGS
6
9.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
9.8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
5
8.2%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
6.6%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
6.6%
EQUIPMENT
3
4.9%
POWER TRAIN
3
4.9%
SEAT BELTS
3
4.9%
Top subsystems
System
Subsystem
Complaints
STRUCTURE
BODY
9
VISIBILITY
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
EXHAUST SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
2
AIR BAGS
FRONTAL
1
AIR BAGS
SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE
1
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Defect: 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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
94 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
21
EQUIPMENT
18
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
STRUCTURE
14
POWER TRAIN
11
SUSPENSION
6
VISIBILITY
6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
10240443
Date: 2023-07-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
10235608
Date: 2023-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
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.
10235609
Date: 2023-04-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
10235606
Date: 2023-04-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
10211530
Date: 2022-04-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, 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.
10169006
Date: 2019-11-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
10163703
Date: 2019-07-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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.
10152965
Date: 2019-01-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: 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 Cover.
10130468
Date: 2018-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
10130469
Date: 2018-02-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Notes on this record
Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.