2007 Mitsubishi Galant problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Air Bags (2)
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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 (37)
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 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-04-30 · Unknown Or Other“dashboard bulging by air bag section passenger side…”
2019-01-11 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that the transmission slipped and would not shift into any other gear. when the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission fail…”
2017-05-30 · Engine · 96,700 mi“my check engine light was on; so the mechanic replaced the egr valve w/gassket. i have driven my car about 500 miles and it still does not pass the smog test. the oxygen sensor is not ready. i've been told that i need to drive the car more.…”
2016-09-10 · Unknown Or Other · 193,970 mi“the srs light on dashboard is on.i want to know if there is a recall from the manufacturer takata on the air bags.…”
2016-06-13 · Engine · 112,650 mi“on may 26, 2016 while traveling about 50 mph going up a straight stretch of highway i heard loud banging coming from the engine compartment, then quiet for a second then more loud clanging. i immediately released the accelerator. my battery light immediately came on. i stepped on my brake but had to step hard to get it to slow my car. i approached…”
2016-05-27 · Structure:body · 108,000 mi“the dashboard that holds in the passenger airbag has come unglued from the frame on the dashboard. also the side view mirrors are not very stable and have been shaking and the passenger side view mirror has just broke off from driving and turning onto other roads that have slight dip. the door handles have turned brittle and when we opened the door…”
2015-11-05 · Exterior Lighting · 100,000 mi“left headlight keeps burning out. replaced socket and bulb 3 times. about to do it again. suspect over-current somewhere…”
2015-08-13 · Engine · 88,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10-15 mph, the engine stalled. the vehicle was towed several times to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000. …”
2015-01-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 32,000 mi“i purchased this vehicle in 2009. shortly after my purchase the check engine light came and i have the code read, which indicated the issue was the egr valve which affects emissions. the mechanic initially soaked the valve which worked for a while, but the check engine came on again. same code, same problem, however soaking would not solve the prob…”
2014-12-15 · Service Brakes · 110,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal became difficult to depress. the contact stated that the brakes failed to work several times and the failure progressed intermittently. due to the failure, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.