2004 Mitsubishi Galant problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (7) · Structure:body (6) · Air Bags (4)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Mitsubishi Galant model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
37 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (94)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Unknown Or Other 2022-04-07 · TSB-22-54-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Equipment 2019-11-26 · TT253 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Showing the 6 most recent of 94 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-07-09 · Air Bags“srs light remains on . after repairs at pep boys due to drained alternator from after market security system light remains on…”
2022-07-09 · 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 …”
2020-08-24 · Unknown Or Other“exhaust manifold catalytic converter and galant shift interlock…”
2017-11-03 · Air Bags · 100,000 mi“passager side airbagis coming out look like it may blow out any day.…”
2016-07-13 · Unknown Or Other · 160,000 mi“it said it could possibly roll away on its own…”
2016-06-25 · Electrical System“the wiriing connected to to air conditioner under dash board passenger side keep burning. had to replace wire numerous times.…”
2016-05-27 · Air Bags · 62,000 mi“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. …”
2015-08-24 · Visibility · 100,000 mi“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, …”
2015-07-26 · Suspension · 165,000 mi“in 2015 my vehicle was back into by a snow plow. after that the the total suspension has almost replaced. the sway bar breaks now working on bearings and control arms. on each side of the vehicle. the suspension before the incident has been a problem. also srs light is on .ihave to payu for all repairs out of pocket . it has been expensive . the i…”
2015-05-29 · Air Bags“my car started showing the srs light three weeks ago.i waited if it will go off by itself but never did. i bought it in 2014 at the auction but later to discover some issue on it,the front manifold is broken:i was able to fix that.the ac condenser is not in the car which i ve not fix:i guest that could be result of accident from the last user.it …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.