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2006 Mitsubishi Galant problems

NHTSA lists 24 complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant, 4 of them mention a crash and 1 mention a fire. 2 complaints mention an injury, with 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as MITSUBISHI GALANT.

At a glance

Complaints
24
With crash
4
With fire
1
With injury (complaints)
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
0
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
45,988
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
41

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM937.5%
AIR BAGS520.8%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC416.7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING312.5%
STRUCTURE312.5%
VISIBILITY312.5%
EQUIPMENT28.3%
STEERING28.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING14.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14.2%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
AIR BAGSFRONTAL1
AIR BAGSSIDE/WINDOW1
EXTERIOR LIGHTINGBRAKE LIGHTS1
POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
STEERINGRACK AND PINION1
STRUCTUREBODY1
SUSPENSIONFRONT1
VISIBILITYPOWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1

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.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

08V454000

Date: 2008-09-09. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Defect: 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 UNDE (excerpt)

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. (excerpt)

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 RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

41 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
EQUIPMENT12
POWER TRAIN9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
SUSPENSION5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4
WHEELS4
STRUCTURE3

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.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
GALANT24

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