2005 Mitsubishi Galant problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (3) · Tires (2) · Structure (2)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (46)
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 46 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-12-21 · Unknown Or Other“seems struts, shocks, cadallytic converter are bad…”
2018-10-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 115,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi galant. while driving 50 mph, an odor of fuel was detected inside the vehicle. upon inspecting the vehicle, a leak was detected under the rear driver's side bracket under the fuel tank. springfield mitsubishi (313 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, (484) 574-8434) was contacted and stated that the vehicle …”
2018-03-21 · Tires · 94,594 mi“last week fri mar. 16, 2018, i drove my 2005 mitsubishi gallant es car into work. on my way, i heard a pop sound from the car. then a very loud car noise and felt rattling, and the car drive was not a smooth one. i figured it was a flat tire. i was entering the i75 highway. once on the highway, i pulled across 3 lanes to the right shoulder o…”
2016-09-27 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2005 mitsubishi galant. while driving approximately 40 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the chest, back, and neck. medical attention was required. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independe…”
2014-01-14 · Structure:body“about 1yr. ago paint started fading dealer did not help me, what can i do. *tr…”
2013-09-11 · Air Bags · 139,208 mi“good morning, i purchased my 2005 mitsubishi galant es in june or july of 2005 with approximately 1,400 miles and for the pasted few weeks i've notice the passenger air bag is rising/separating more and more of the dashboard exactly above the glove compartment silver trimming. i contact the mitsubishi dealer (866-346-0796) on sept. 10, 2013 where i…”
2012-02-13 · Structure:body“paint is coming off even though it is properly cared for, garaged etc. this is a known paint issue and i'm wanting it fixed.. no one will buy this vehicle in this condition. owned since new in 2005. *tr…”
2012-01-18 · Steering“tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that the vehicle pulled to the right when being driven. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and had it test driven. the dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was performing as designed. the contact believed that the torque on the front passenger side axle was too tight…”
2011-06-16 · Structure · 60,000 mi“i have a 2006 mitsubishi galant that is out of warranty and only has 65k miles on the odometer. it a black galant and the paint is fading in spots, it looks like oxydation is setting in, i've tried over the counter polishes to correct the problem to no avail. this imho, is a paint defect and i feel that mitsubishi should correct the problem. the ca…”
2009-12-11 · Structure“i have a black 2005 mitsubishi galant. within the past year the paint has been fading by turning a off white in some areas and it is spreading like cancer. i even have a spot that is getting rusted. i am not sure what to do but there needs to be a paint recall. i need my paint fixed please before it spreads everywhere. i have three children and am …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.