The most-reported Galant run is 4A3AJ56G7RE (1994 builds) with 18 complaints, 7.2× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 18% of reports; 1999 is the worst model year at 4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for Galant model years 1985–2010.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mitsubishi Galant has 544 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 6% of every Galant complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4A3AJ56G7RE•••••• | 1994 | 3 | 2 | |
| 4A3AJ56G1RE•••••• | 1994 | — | — | |
| 4A3AA46G81E•••••• | 2001 | 3 | — | |
| 4A3AA46G1XE•••••• | 1999 | 2 | — | |
| 4A3AJ56G3RE•••••• | 1994 | 2 | — | |
| 4A3AA46G7XE•••••• | 1999 | 4 | 1 | |
| 4A3AA46G2XE•••••• | 1999 | 2 | — | |
| 4A3AA46G0XE•••••• | 1999 | 1 | 2 | |
| 4A3AJ56G4RE•••••• | 1994 | — | — | |
| 4A3AJ46G1TE•••••• | 1996 | 2 | — | |
| 4A3AJ56G6RE•••••• | 1994 | 2 | — | |
| 4A3AA46G9XE•••••• | 1999 | — | 2 |
Each of the other 532 Galant runs has 11 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mitsubishi Galant the gap between build years is 4×: a 1999 car draws 4 complaints per run, a 1993 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| 2010 | 8 | 7 | 2 | |
| 2009 | 11 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 4 | 4 | — | |
| 2007 | 20 | 16 | 4 | |
| 2006 | 19 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 19 | 18 | — | |
| 2004 | 53 | 32 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 97 | 28 | 13 | |
| 2002 | 90 | 26 | 12 | |
| 2001 | 119 | 46 | 29 | |
| 2000 | 100 | 32 | 13 | |
| 1999 | 165 | 41 | 25 | |
| 1998 | 37 | 15 | 3 | |
| 1997 | 59 | 26 | 7 | |
| 1996 | 108 | 42 | 21 | |
| 1995 | 155 | 63 | 22 | |
| 1994 | 158 | 41 | 21 | |
| 1993 | 7 | 7 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1999 at 4 complaints per run; lightest is 1993 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 18% of everything Mitsubishi Galant owners report: Service Brakes, 244 of 1,357 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 39 | 4 | |
| Hydraulic | 35 | 4 | |
| Power Train | 7 | 5 | |
| Suspension | 9 | — | |
| Air Bags | 118 | 2 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | 25 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 20 | |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 27 recall campaigns on the Mitsubishi Galant; the 6 below cover build years 1994 to 2007. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 04V428000 | Equipment:other:labels | 1999–2003 |
| 09E025000 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 1999–2003 |
| 07E055000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 1994–1998 |
| 00V421001 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint | 1994–1998 |
| 08V454000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 2005–2007 |
| 01V011001 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 1999–2001 |
04V428000 was opened in 2004 on cars built from 1999: 5 years on the road before the recall.
The Galant against its rivals
The Galant draws 2.5 complaints per production run; the Chrysler Sebring 2.7 and the Jaguar X-Type 2.1.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Galant | 1,357 | 544 | 13.9% | |
| Chrysler Sebring | 2,606 | 983 | 9.9% | |
| Jaguar X-Type | 255 | 119 | 14.5% |
How serious were they
Of the 1,357 reports on the Mitsubishi Galant, 13.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Mitsubishi Galant | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 1,357 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 189 (13.9%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 53 (3.9%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 146 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 140% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mitsubishi Galant share of that is 1,357 complaints over 544 runs, 0.12% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mitsubishi Galant VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 1,357 NHTSA complaints from 544 Galant runs and 27 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Galant production run has the most complaints?
4A3AJ56G7RE, a 1994 build, with 18 complaints, 3 of them after a crash. The typical Galant run has 2.5.
Which Galant years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1999 is heaviest at 4 complaints per run and 1993 lightest at 1.
Does the Galant get more complaints than the Chrysler Sebring?
No: 2.5 complaints per production run for the Galant against 2.7 for the Chrysler Sebring.
How many Galant complaints involve a crash?
13.9% of 1,357 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 53 involved a fire.
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