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Mitsubishi Galant: Known Issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows106
model years1990–2007 (17)
data through2026-10-12
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
mitsubishi.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2007galant-2007-brake-rotor-pulsationBrake rotor pulsation and repeated resurfacingSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC32008-04 → 2010-12242026-09-25
2007galant-2007-fuel-system-leakFuel leakage and recall-related fuel system issuesFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32008-10 → 2018-01242026-09-25
2007galant-2007-egr-valve-check-engineEGR valve failure triggering check engine lightENGINE22015-01 → 2017-05242026-09-25
2007galant-2007-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in frontal and rollover crashesAIR BAGS42007-08 → 2014-12242026-09-25
2007galant-2007-dashboard-trim-degradationDashboard, mirror, and door handle trim degradationAIR BAGS, STRUCTURE32009-03 → 2023-04242026-09-25
2006galant-2006-brake-pad-squeakFront brake pad squeak and premature wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC32007-03 → 2007-11242026-09-25
2006galant-2006-airbag-non-deploymentAirbag non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS42007-03 → 2018-11242026-09-25
2006galant-2006-key-shatteringIgnition key shattering and breakageELECTRICAL SYSTEM52010-11 → 2014-05242026-09-25
2006galant-2006-brake-light-wiringBrake light wiring and socket failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING32010-04 → 2015-09242026-09-25
2006galant-2006-dashboard-panel-separationPassenger-side dashboard panel separation near airbagAIR BAGS, STRUCTURE22012-07 → 2013-01242026-09-25
2005galant-2005-paint-fadingPaint fading and peeling on body panelsSTRUCTURE52009-09 → 2014-01262026-09-25
2005galant-2005-brake-noise-pad-wearBrake noise and pulsation despite pad replacementSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC42007-05 → 2008-09262026-09-25
2005galant-2005-abs-traction-disengageABS and traction control disengagementSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22006-07 → 2006-09262026-09-25
2005galant-2005-tire-tread-separationTire tread separation while drivingTIRES22008-10 → 2018-03262026-09-25
2005galant-2005-steering-pull-pump-failureSteering pull and power steering pump failureSTEERING22005-10 → 2012-01262026-09-25
2004galant-2004-door-panel-stickingDoor panels sticking and doors not openingSTRUCTURE72005-06 → 2014-08612026-10-01
2004galant-2004-paint-fading-peelingPaint oxidizing, fading and peelingSTRUCTURE92008-11 → 2014-07612026-10-01
2004galant-2004-power-window-failurePower window regulator and motor failureVISIBILITY92008-09 → 2015-08612026-10-01
2004galant-2004-catalytic-converter-recallCatalytic converter replacement after emissions recallPOWER TRAIN32007-03 → 2009-04612026-10-01
2004galant-2004-abs-brake-complaintsABS warning light and brake performance complaintsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC62005-10 → 2008-04612026-10-01
2004galant-2004-fuel-filler-pipe-leakFuel filler pipe leak and corrosionFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE32012-04 → 2013-11612026-10-01
2004galant-2004-seat-belt-complaintsSeat belt latching and release complaintsSEAT BELTS32005-08 → 2015-03612026-10-01
2003galant-2003-heater-control-no-heatHeater control valve or motor failure with no heatVISIBILITY532006-03 → 2014-081392026-10-02
2003galant-2003-exterior-paint-fadingExterior paint fading and peelingSTRUCTURE202007-08 → 2012-061392026-10-02
2003galant-2003-brake-rotor-warpingBrake rotor warping and vibrationSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC72004-04 → 2007-051392026-10-02
2003galant-2003-front-seat-slidingFront seat sliding and seat breakageSEATS52003-08 → 2010-021392026-10-02
2003galant-2003-transmission-slippingAutomatic transmission slipping and shifting faultsPOWER TRAIN42003-07 → 2005-091392026-10-02
2003galant-2003-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags not deploying in collisionsAIR BAGS102004-04 → 2014-051392026-10-02
2003galant-2003-horn-sounding-unpromptedHorn sounding without driver inputELECTRICAL SYSTEM52006-05 → 2015-041392026-10-02
2003galant-2003-passenger-door-smoke-fireSmoke and fire from front passenger doorELECTRICAL SYSTEM32007-09 → 2013-081392026-10-02
2002galant-2002-brake-squeal-rotor-wearBrake squeal, grinding and rotor wearSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC272002-08 → 2007-051422026-10-03
2002galant-2002-heater-control-motorHeater control motor clicking and loss of heatVISIBILITY242006-02 → 2009-101422026-10-03
2002galant-2002-paint-fading-peelingPaint fading, peeling and oxidationSTRUCTURE152004-11 → 2010-041422026-10-03
2002galant-2002-highway-steering-vibrationSteering wheel vibration at highway speedSTEERING, SUSPENSION32002-06 → 2007-011422026-10-03
2002galant-2002-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags not deploying in collisionsAIR BAGS182002-02 → 2022-081422026-10-03
2002galant-2002-passenger-door-firePassenger door panel smoke and fireELECTRICAL SYSTEM72005-08 → 2012-101422026-10-03
2001galant-2001-brake-rotor-warpFront brake rotor warping and steering wheel vibrationSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC312001-10 → 2014-051672026-09-20
2001galant-2001-clearcoat-fadingClearcoat paint fading and turning whiteSTRUCTURE102005-07 → 2009-081672026-09-20
2001galant-2001-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags fail to deploy in frontal or head-on collisionAIR BAGS252001-02 → 2014-011672026-09-20
2001galant-2001-crankshaft-stallEngine stall linked to crankshaft position sensorENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING182001-01 → 2009-041672026-09-20
2001galant-2001-transmission-failureAutomatic transmission failure and fluid leakPOWER TRAIN202001-03 → 2020-011672026-09-20
2001galant-2001-rear-suspension-failureRear suspension component failureSUSPENSION82002-03 → 2006-061672026-09-20
2001galant-2001-horn-malfunctionHorn sounds spontaneously or fails to soundELECTRICAL SYSTEM72002-10 → 2014-101672026-09-20
2001galant-2001-unintended-accelerationSudden unintended acceleration from a stopVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL52001-03 → 2015-031672026-09-20
2000galant-2000-paint-fading-oxidationPaint fading, oxidation and clear coat peelingSTRUCTURE202003-09 → 2009-081492026-10-06
2000galant-2000-column-switch-leverTurn signal and column switch lever failureEXTERIOR LIGHTING132002-06 → 2010-071492026-10-06
2000galant-2000-brake-wear-leaksBrake rotor warping and hydraulic leaksSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC122001-03 → 2007-051492026-10-06
2000galant-2000-steering-lockupSteering wheel lock-up and loss of steeringSTEERING62000-03 → 2002-091492026-10-06
2000galant-2000-intake-manifold-cracksCracked intake manifoldENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING32004-12 → 2008-091492026-10-06
2000galant-2000-fire-smoke-while-drivingFire and smoke from engine compartment or wiringENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING162000-01 → 2008-101492026-10-06
2000galant-2000-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags not deploying in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS102001-02 → 2015-051492026-10-06
2000galant-2000-electrical-stall-no-startElectrical stalling and no-startELECTRICAL SYSTEM52002-07 → 2010-101492026-10-06
1999galant-1999-brake-rotor-vibrationBrake pedal and steering vibration with rotor replacementSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC661999-10 → 2006-072372026-10-06
1999galant-1999-clear-coat-paint-failureClear coat and paint peeling, fading or turning whiteSTRUCTURE162004-04 → 2010-092372026-10-06
1999galant-1999-steering-vibration-rackSteering wheel vibration and steering rack concernsSTEERING151999-10 → 2007-062372026-10-06
1999galant-1999-transmission-shiftingTransmission slipping, harsh shifting and linkage failurePOWER TRAIN52000-03 → 2004-052372026-10-06
1999galant-1999-wiring-harness-fire-smokeSmoke and fire at wiring harness or under the hoodELECTRICAL SYSTEM111999-10 → 2009-102372026-10-06
1999galant-1999-airbag-non-deploymentAir bags not deploying in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS72000-01 → 2005-042372026-10-06
1999galant-1999-sudden-accelerationSudden unintended acceleration from a stop or in reverseVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL51999-12 → 2007-012372026-10-06
1998galant-1998-brake-wear-and-shakeBrake pad and rotor wear with steering wheel shakeSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC121998-03 → 2001-10622026-10-07
1998galant-1998-dimming-lightsHeadlight and interior light dimmingELECTRICAL SYSTEM41999-03 → 2000-04622026-10-07
1998galant-1998-lower-ball-joint-failureLower ball joint and control arm failureSUSPENSION82001-05 → 2011-09622026-10-07
1998galant-1998-automatic-transmission-failureAutomatic transmission shifting problems and failurePOWER TRAIN82000-08 → 2005-12622026-10-07
1998galant-1998-crankshaft-pulley-breakCrankshaft pulley breakageENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING22001-06 → 2005-11622026-10-07
1997galant-1997-lower-ball-joint-failureFront lower ball joint failure and recall 00V421001 repairsSUSPENSION142001-04 → 2016-08892026-10-07
1997galant-1997-shift-lever-drive-to-neutralFloor shift lever moving from drive to neutralPOWER TRAIN32002-07 → 2006-08892026-10-07
1997galant-1997-engine-oil-consumptionExcessive oil consumptionENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31997-07 → 2002-12892026-10-07
1997galant-1997-brake-pedal-rotor-wearBrake pedal travel to floor and repeated rotor replacementSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC131997-12 → 2003-04892026-10-07
1997galant-1997-air-bags-no-deployAir bags not deploying in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS51997-06 → 2003-02892026-10-07
1997galant-1997-air-bags-unexpected-deployAir bag deployment without a collisionAIR BAGS32003-07 → 2023-08892026-10-07
1997galant-1997-wiring-smoke-electrical-lossWiring burning, smoke and electrical power lossELECTRICAL SYSTEM41998-03 → 2003-11892026-10-07
1996galant-1996-lower-ball-joint-separationLower ball joint separation and recall repair concernsSUSPENSION201999-06 → 2010-081702026-10-08
1996galant-1996-transmission-failureAutomatic transmission shifting problems and failurePOWER TRAIN281996-12 → 2011-011702026-10-08
1996galant-1996-brake-rotor-pad-wearBrake rotor and pad wear, vibration and noiseSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC171997-08 → 2001-041702026-10-08
1996galant-1996-rear-subframe-rustRear subframe and frame corrosionSTRUCTURE62002-08 → 2012-041702026-10-08
1996galant-1996-accelerator-stickingAccelerator pedal stickingVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL51998-07 → 2000-111702026-10-08
1996galant-1996-air-bag-no-deploymentAir bags reported not deploying in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS161996-09 → 2004-081702026-10-08
1995galant-1995-lower-ball-joint-separationFront lower control arm ball joint separationSUSPENSION501999-07 → 2008-012492026-10-08
1995galant-1995-automatic-transmission-failureAutomatic transmission failure and hard shiftingPOWER TRAIN91999-05 → 2005-112492026-10-08
1995galant-1995-brake-rotor-wear-warpingFront brake rotor warping and repeated replacementSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC121996-04 → 1997-072492026-10-08
1995galant-1995-airbag-no-deploymentAir bags not deploying in frontal collisionsAIR BAGS211996-03 → 2006-032492026-10-08
1995galant-1995-abs-brake-pedal-lossABS warning light and brake pedal to floorSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC81996-04 → 2007-082492026-10-08
1995galant-1995-engine-stallingEngine stalling while drivingENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING42001-06 → 2004-112492026-10-08
1995galant-1995-crank-camshaft-pulleyCrankshaft and camshaft pulley failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING61999-07 → 2004-072492026-10-08
1995galant-1995-throttle-sticking-accelerationUnintended acceleration and stuck throttleVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL61999-11 → 2002-082492026-10-08
1994galant-1994-front-ball-joint-separationFront lower ball joint and control arm separationSUSPENSION411996-04 → 2007-082632026-10-09
1994galant-1994-power-door-lock-malfunctionPower door locks cycling on their ownSTRUCTURE61997-08 → 2002-112632026-10-09
1994galant-1994-transmission-shifting-failureAutomatic transmission shifting and engagement faultsPOWER TRAIN101996-02 → 2001-102632026-10-09
1994galant-1994-brake-pedal-and-abs-faultsBrake pedal to floor and ABS warning light faultsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC131996-10 → 2005-032632026-10-09
1994galant-1994-airbag-no-deploymentAir bags not deploying in collisionsAIR BAGS161996-05 → 2009-112632026-10-09
1994galant-1994-crank-pulley-harmonic-balancerHarmonic balancer and crankshaft pulley breakageENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING71999-07 → 2005-012632026-10-09
1992galant-1992-transfer-case-lockup-recallWheel lockup and transfer case recall repair disputesPOWER TRAIN101997-08 → 2005-12412026-10-12
1992galant-1992-fuel-sender-leakFuel tank sending unit leak from corroded fuel lineFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE21998-03 → 1998-03412026-10-12
1992galant-1992-seat-belt-hardwareAutomatic seat belt track and shoulder mount breakageSEAT BELTS21996-06 → 1999-09412026-10-12
1992galant-1992-transfer-case-leakTransfer case and yoke seal fluid leakPOWER TRAIN121998-03 → 1998-05412026-10-12
1992galant-1992-ecu-ecm-failureEngine control module failure and stallingELECTRICAL SYSTEM31998-05 → 2004-01412026-10-12
1991galant-1991-transfer-case-leak-lockupTransfer case leaks, seizure and lock-upPOWER TRAIN231998-04 → 2002-09732026-10-12
1991galant-1991-automatic-transmission-faultsAutomatic transmission shifting and overdrive faultsPOWER TRAIN81995-09 → 2006-02732026-10-12
1991galant-1991-front-axle-failureFront drive axle failurePOWER TRAIN51995-07 → 2003-09732026-10-12
1991galant-1991-timing-belt-failureTiming belt failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING41995-01 → 2000-08732026-10-12
1991galant-1991-ecu-failure-stallingECU failure and stalling while drivingELECTRICAL SYSTEM71996-12 → 2003-05732026-10-12
1991galant-1991-brake-rotor-caliper-wearBrake rotor, caliper and hydraulic leak failuresSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC51995-01 → 2000-08732026-10-12
1990galant-1990-seat-belt-retract-latchDriver seat belt retraction and latching failureSEAT BELTS61995-03 → 2003-09242026-10-12
1990galant-1990-transfer-case-lockupTransfer case failure and lockupPOWER TRAIN51998-07 → 2001-02242026-10-12
1990galant-1990-transmission-failureTransmission replacement, slipping and lockupPOWER TRAIN41995-01 → 2002-07242026-10-12
1990galant-1990-timing-belt-failureTiming belt failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING31996-12 → 1999-02242026-10-12

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Mitsubishi Galant [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mitsubishi/galant
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_mitsubishi_galant_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Mitsubishi Galant},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/mitsubishi/galant}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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