2012 Mitsubishi Galant problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (3) · Engine (2) · Visibility (1)
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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
2025-05-16 · Air Bags · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side air bags unexpectedly deployed, cracking the windshield and injuring his arm. no warning light was illuminated. medical attention was not received. the contact stated that there was no impact to…”
2023-02-08 · Wheels · 💥 crash“lug nuts on these tires begin to loosen them selves within 1000 miles. my lug nuts will randomly fall off and need replaced. i can always tell my tires about to fall off when you use the break and they sound like they are going out. …”
2020-05-14 · Visibility · 105,000 mi“the driver window is breaking without cause. has happened on more than one occasion. did not take picture. but insurance fixed the most recent shattering incident--so if picture needed can obtain in the future. once occurrence the vehicle was not in motion. another occurrence the vehicle was in motion. *tr…”
2017-10-18 · Unknown Or Other“when i accelerate there is a electric razor type sound but stops when i reach cruising speed. this only happens when we get to highway speeds. i had a tire replaced in september 2017.…”
2016-02-26 · Power Train · 70,000 mi“i pulled up to a traffic light with 1 car ahead, i stopped with my foot on the brakes. the car started revving up and i thought i was going to hit the car in front…”
2015-11-24 · Wheels · 47,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi gallant. the contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration on the front driver side of the vehicle while driving 60 mph. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the vehicle had the tires re-balanced approximately six times. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…”
2015-06-22 · Engine · 30,000 mi“i have a 2012 mish. galante and on multiple times my car has stalled out with exceleration fron a dead stop while trying to cross through intersection and making turn. last time in shop was a proxy 3 2015 where they could not find nothing wrong.…”
2014-09-05 · Engine · 33,286 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that after accelerating and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. the failure occurred twice. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, however they could not duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. …”
2012-09-25 · Wheels · 20,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 mitsubishi galant. while driving approximately 10 mph, the contact noticed a tumbling sound from the front passenger side wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated that one of the lug nuts was missing on the front passenger side wheel and would have to be replaced…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.