2010 Mitsubishi Galant problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts (3) · Air Bags (2) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2010-02-25 · campaign 10V066000 · 2,307 vehicles
Defect: MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 GALANT VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER PIPE ASSEMBLY ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PLATING TO PREVENT CORROSION, IF THE PIPE SHOULD DEVELOP A HOLE DUE TO CORROSION, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
Risk: ATF IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
Fix: DEALERS WILL HAVE THE AFT OIL COOLER PIPE ASSEMBLY INSPECTED. IF INSUFFICIENT PLATING IS FOUND DURING INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE AFT OIL COOLER PIPE ASSEMBLY WITH NEW PARTS CONTAINING APPROPRIATE ANTI-CORROSION PLATING. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
Service bulletins (38)
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-03-07 · TSB-11-66-001REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the accessory remote engine start system for affected vehicles.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2023-03-07 · TIN-23-66-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical information notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes after a customer complains that the engine will not start while using the remote start system.
Showing the 6 most recent of 38 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-03-11 · Air Bags“my airbags released while driving on the highway. my safety was definitely at risk. my vehicle was inspected by the police on site and my car will also be inspected by the adjuster on my insurance claim. there were no prior warning signs on the car prior to the situation and i was told the vehicle was in great condition when i purchased it second h…”
2023-09-28 · Suspension · 179,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the vehicle was maneuvering abnormally and experienced a brief loss of control. the contact stated that while attempting to turn or slow the vehicle, the front end briefly swayed from left to right, then pulled in one dire…”
2018-11-06 · Engine · 166,607 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi galant. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise and the engine lost power. the vehicle would not exceed 20 mph. the contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed back home. the contact called oakland mitsubishi (2428 webster st, oakland, ca 94612, (510) 267-0688), but had not been …”
2016-11-07 · Seat Belts“tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that the passenger side seat belt failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were not available. …”
2015-09-09 · Seat Belts · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi galant. while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle was rear ended by an oncoming vehicle. the contact stated that the seat belt restraint system failed. the contact sustained injuries to the neck and back that required medical attention. there was no police report filed. the vehicle was taken to an independ…”
2014-09-15 · Power Train · 121,345 mi“had trouble changing gears from park to drive felt like it was getting stuck and i had to jerk it to be able to switch gears. once i was able to switch the gear into drive and started driving the nutrual light began to flash and my car would not pick up speed. i later found out that my snap ring/wave spring had broke and the metal pieces went into …”
2013-10-26 · Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) · 36,000 mi“mitsubishi updates their maps for the galant every 1.5 years, however the maps used to update are old maps. for example, the april 2013 version has maps from 2011. *tr…”
2013-05-08 · Seat Belts · 70,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi galant. the contact was driving 35 mph and crashed into the side of another vehicle. the air bags did not deploy nor did the seat belt restrain properly. the contact was thrown forward abruptly and sustained injuries to the neck. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was not filed of the incident. the fai…”
2012-11-01 · Air Bags · 46,883 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that after accelerating from a stop light and attempting a right turn, the driver side air bag deployed without warning. the contact sustained injuries to the left hand as a result. the police were not contacted. the contact was later transported to the hospital for treatment. the ve…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.