Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Mitsubishi Galant

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 68 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V276000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
73,000
Reported to NHTSA
2008-06-20
Owners notified
2008-09-02

Defect description

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE REPORTED CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure762,666 mi
Structure: body650,000 mi
Air bags462,000 mi
Unknown or other4160,000 mi
Electrical system310,000 mi
Visibility3100,000 mi
Visibility/wiper3—
Visibility: power window devices and controls372,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling265,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline294,000 mi
Seat belts2121,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light220,000 mi
Structure: body: door273,925 mi
Vehicle speed control215,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1—
Air bags: SRS malfunction warning lamp/light1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system190,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1137,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1137,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1125,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Power train1—
Power train: automatic transmission1137,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes, hydraulic112,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components13,230 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor122,242 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages138,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments12,500 mi
Suspension1165,000 mi
Tires: sidewall1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system180,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1—

The 2003 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.