Mitsubishi Galant Complaints

1,788 consumer complaints on file.

#11661432May 16, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side air bags unexpectedly deployed, cracking the windshield and injuring his arm. No warning light was illuminated. Medical attention was not received. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bags to deploy. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11631948December 21, 2024
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Seems struts, shocks, cadallytic converter are bad
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576509March 11, 2024
AIR BAGS
My airbags released while driving on the highway. My safety was definitely at risk. My vehicle was inspected by the police on site and my car will also be inspected by the adjuster on my insurance claim. There were no prior warning signs on the car prior to the situation and I was told the vehicle was in great condition when I purchased it second hand.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565746January 16, 2024
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the front driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently and struck the contact’s face and chest. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately slammed on the brake pedal and then pulled into a parking spot. The contact stated there was no collision before the air bag deployment. The contact stated that she sustained pain in the face and on the chest but did not seek medical assistance. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to cut the air bag off the steering wheel and to take the vehicle to their location. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because the seat belt was inoperable after the air bag had been deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11549856October 13, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The engine died and fuel system does not work.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11547208September 28, 2023
STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the vehicle was maneuvering abnormally and experienced a brief loss of control. The contact stated that while attempting to turn or slow the vehicle, the front end briefly swayed from left to right, then pulled in one direction. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed failures with both the control arms and the crossmember. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V279000 (Structure, Suspension) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539015August 16, 2023
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that after stopping at a service station, after entering and restarting the vehicle, the driver’s, and passenger’s side air bags independently deployed. The contact stated that the windshield on the passenger side was cracked by the air bag. The contact stated he was injured by the driver's side air bag. The contact stated that he suffered deep abrasions on his nose and his lips were bruised. The contact stated that his glasses fractured, and his right eye was bruised. The contact was transported to an emergency room by ambulance. The contact stated that the vehicle was left at service station. The police were not contacted. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 375,461.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11520188May 3, 2023
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS, WHEELS
Shannon bell private dealer is selling this car with a unrepairable cv axel. I purchased it and di my home work he rolled the miles back. He's falsely advertising it as clean tie and 190 something miles. That's even less then when I had it. Air bag lights are on and he unplugged the wires along with seatbelt so the lights don't show.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519698April 30, 2023
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dashboard bulging by air bag section passenger side
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11506163February 8, 2023
WHEELS
Lug nuts on these tires begin to loosen them selves within 1000 miles. My lug nuts will randomly fall off and need replaced. I can always tell my tires about to fall off when you use the break and they sound like they are going out.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11477368August 3, 2022
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while his son was being chased by another motorist at 40 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle as he attempted to brake. The vehicle veered off the road and initially hit a garbage can that ricocheted and broke another vehicle's taillight. The vehicle continued to move forward before it hit both an electrical box and a tree which stopped the vehicle's momentum. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. His son was treated at the scene for the soreness to his chest and back and for other minor cuts and bruises. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11473096July 9, 2022
AIR BAGS
SRS LIGHT REMAINS ON . After repairs at Pep Boys due to drained alternator from after market security system light remains on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11473098July 9, 2022
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT
After spending money on drained battery and ruined alternator the mechanic noticed the security system being at fault . Pep Boys did not offer refund of almost $500.00
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11458494March 27, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Check engine light suddenly came on and the vehicle lost all engine power and driving capabilities while driving at a low speed, turning a corner. There had been no other issues or indication of a failure of any kind. The car was pulled over on the roadside out of traffic and was able to be restarted with no problem. It was taken to a nearby auto parts store where they performed a free diagnostic check. The result that came back was generally regarding a vacuum issue in fuel system or lines. The gas cap lid and door were checked for proper closure and it was established they had been closed and sealed properly at the time the engine power failure occurred.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11390079January 26, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR QUIT ON ME WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11362470October 2, 2020
AIR BAGS
SRS LIGHT LIGHT IS ON AFTER REPLACING AIRBAGS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11353242September 4, 2020
AIR BAGS, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ON A LONG COMMUTE, I BEGAN HEARING A SCAPING SOUNDS AS I MANEUVERED THE STEERING WHEEL. AS TIME PASEED IT BECAME LOUDER AND I NOTICED A WIRE STICKING OUT BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE MOUNT. IT CONTINUED TO BECOME MORE AND MORE UNDONE.I ALSO NOTICED MY SRS LIGHT IS ON. THE LIGHT FOR THE ANTI SKID PROTECTION WAS SHOWING BOTH ON AND OFF, THEN EVENTUALLY WENT OUT COMPLETELY. FINALLY TOWARDS THE END OF MY DRIVE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND IT ACCELERATED FOR ONE SECOND ABSENT OF MY COMMAND TO DO SO.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11350927August 24, 2020
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND GALANT SHIFT INTERLOCK
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11326604May 30, 2020
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL FILLER TUBE IS RUSTED THROUGH AND IT LEAKS WHILE FUELING THE CAR. PUDDLES UNDERNEATH THE CAR. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11324572May 14, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY
THE DRIVER WINDOW IS BREAKING WITHOUT CAUSE. HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. DID NOT TAKE PICTURE. BUT INSURANCE FIXED THE MOST RECENT SHATTERING INCIDENT--SO IF PICTURE NEEDED CAN OBTAIN IN THE FUTURE. ONCE OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. ANOTHER OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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