2006 Mitsubishi Galant problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (6) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3) · Wheels (1)
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Compared against other Mitsubishi Galant model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (41)
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 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-05-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 90,000 mi“fuel filler tube is rusted through and it leaks while fueling the car. puddles underneath the car. *tr…”
2018-11-01 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“i was in an accident i went down a ditch i hit a tree and the airbag did not display i want to know if there was a recall on the airbag because my airbag did not came out when i was in that bad accident and i didn't the front of my car…”
2015-09-28 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that the rear passenger side brake light would not operate. the contact discovered that the passenger side brake light wire was melted. the wire harness was replaced and the failure was remedied. approximately 8 months later, the rear driver side brake light would not operate. the co…”
2014-07-22 · Structure:body:door“in hot weather the doors stick causing the outer door and inner panel to separate making it unable to be opened from outside nor inside. have to keep pushing on door to make it unstuck before you can enter or get out. large risk of being stuck inside car in heat. *tr…”
2014-05-29 · Equipment“the key casing seems to fall apart after a short while, my concern is if this happens while driving will it "kill" the entire system, has this been questioned before? *tr…”
2014-05-13 · Electrical System · 96,000 mi“i have heard noise before coming thru the passenger side door. radio speaker stopped working, then smoking from passenger side door in the door handle. i fear for my children's safety. *tr…”
2014-03-26 · Electrical System · 30,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the key housing assembly became detached from the key, causing the vehicle to stall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the key housing assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the fa…”
2013-01-12 · Structure · 34,000 mi“the dashboard passenger side has come loose from behind glove box. this houses the air bag could prevent proper deployment or dangerous deployment. *tr…”
2012-07-05 · Wheels · 67,000 mi“the wheel covers on my car flew off random times going down the interstate. tires were in good condition but it seems that anytime i went over 70mph i would lose a hubcap. this could cause an accident or car damage. headliner in back window has started to come down blocking rear view. the dashboard passenger side has come loose from behind gl…”
2011-06-12 · Air Bags:side/Window · 85,000 mi · 💥 crash“i lost control of the vehicle swerved out of control and rolled over and the side airbags did not deploy. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.