Model year record

2004 Mitsubishi Galant recalls & problems

The 2004 Mitsubishi Galant has 1 safety recall and 61 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is structure (16 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints61filed by owners

Crashes · fires5 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths1 · 1reported in complaints

2004 Mitsubishi Galant in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Electrical systemJun 20, 2008

Ignition

Recall 08V27600073,000 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2004 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR.

OverallNot Rated

Frontal crash	Not Rated
Side crash	Not Rated
Rollover	Not Rated

2004 Mitsubishi Galant NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Galant

23mpg combined

City / highway	20 / 27 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2.4 L · 4 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,900/year to fuel

Galant

19mpg combined

City / highway	17 / 25 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

3.8 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
StructureBody; Body › Door	16	0	0	68,295 mi
VisibilityPower window devices and controls; Defroster/defogger/hvac system	8	0	0	86,935 mi
Air bagsFrontal; Srs malfunction warning lamp/light	6	1	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light; Foundation components	6	1	0	20,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	5	0	0	77,500 mi
Unknown or other	4	0	0	—
Electrical systemInstrument cluster/panel	4	0	0	—
Seat beltsRear/other	3	0	0	—
Power trainAutomatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Floor shift; Automatic transmission	3	0	0	—
Visibility/wiper	3	0	0	—
Vehicle speed control	2	2	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline	2	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

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
Jun 22, 2022
Air bags
SRS LIGHT REMAINS ON . After repairs at Pep Boys due to drained alternator from after market security system light remains on
Jul 9, 2022
Unknown or other
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND GALANT SHIFT INTERLOCK
Aug 8, 2020
Air bags
PASSAGER SIDE AIRBAGIS COMING OUT LOOK LIKE IT MAY BLOW OUT ANY DAY.
Aug 15, 2016 · 100,000 miles
Unknown or other
IT SAID IT COULD POSSIBLY ROLL AWAY ON ITS OWN
Jul 13, 2016 · 160,000 miles
Electrical system
THE WIRIING CONNECTED TO TO AIR CONDITIONER UNDER DASH BOARD PASSENGER SIDE KEEP BURNING. HAD TO REPLACE WIRE NUMEROUS TIMES.
Apr 2, 2015
Air bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, A CRACK WAS NOTICED ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE GLOVE BOX. THE AIR BAG WAS VISIBLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
Apr 12, 2016 · 62,000 miles
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Dec 16, 2014 · 100,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.