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Mitsubishi Galant: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 13 model years of the Mitsubishi Galant on record, 2004 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about structure). 2001 has the most recall campaigns (8). 2002 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (11).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2012 0 9 2 WHEELS 24 MPG
2011 0 3 2 AIR BAGS 24 MPG
2010 1 9 3 AIR BAGS 24 MPG
2009 0 16 4 AIR BAGS 23 MPG
2008 0 6 0 ENGINE 23 MPG
2007 1 24 5 AIR BAGS 23 MPG
2006 1 24 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23 MPG
2005 3 26 2 STRUCTURE 23 MPG
2004 1 40 1 STRUCTURE 23 MPG
2003 3 40 5 STRUCTURE 21 MPG
2002 3 40 11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21 MPG
2001 8 40 7 STRUCTURE 21 MPG
2000 7 40 4 STRUCTURE 21 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Mitsubishi Galant

Questions

Which Mitsubishi Galant year has the most complaints?
Of 13 model years of the Mitsubishi Galant on record, 2004 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about structure).
Which Mitsubishi Galant year has the most recalls?
2001 has the most recall campaigns (8).
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.