2011 Mitsubishi Galant problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Seat Belts (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 (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.
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 37 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-09-04 · Service Brakes · 150,000 mi“on a long commute, i began hearing a scaping sounds as i maneuvered the steering wheel. as time paseed it became louder and i noticed a wire sticking out between the steering wheel and the mount. it continued to become more and more undone.i also noticed my srs light is on. the light for the anti skid protection was showing both on and off, then e…”
2014-07-04 · Structure:body · 34,000 mi · 💥 crash“there was a police chase, the car that was been chased hit another car the both cars hit my car, my car was is total. non of the 8 air bag deployed even though the impact hard both from the front & side. *tr…”
2011-10-24 · Seat Belts · 13,008 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2011 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while stopped, another vehicle crashed into him from the rear. the air bags did not deploy and the front passenger seat belt did not retain its passenger. as a result, a passenger seated in the front passenger seat suffered injuries and sustained a concussion. the vehicle was to…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.