Model year record

2005 Mitsubishi Galant

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 34 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V454000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
45,988
Reported to NHTSA
2008-09-09
Owners notified
2008-09-20

Defect description

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED. IN THE EVENT THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SEVERE COLLISION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP DOWN, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNTING BRACKET HAS SPLITTING BEYOND A SPECIFIC LIMIT. VEHICLES WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE SPLITTING WILL BE REPAIRED USING A REINFORCEMENT CAP, A SPECIAL STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE, AND A RIVET TO REINFORCE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V409000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
2,901
Reported to NHTSA
2005-09-15
Owners notified
2005-10-03

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH CONTROLS THE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES, MAY ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO BYPASS INTERNALLY DURING STOPPING.

Safety risk

THIS MAY RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body340,000 mi
Air bags2139,208 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights227,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip216,271 mi
Structure260,000 mi
Suspension2150 mi
Tires276,000 mi
Electrical system16,398 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood172,150 mi
Engine and engine cooling1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan127,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner127,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch127,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline136,449 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1115,000 mi
Seat belts16,100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module16,398 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor16,000 mi
Steering1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system112,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments16,398 mi
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control: cables13,200 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1

The 2004 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has roughly the same number of 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.