MYRModel Year Report

2001 Mitsubishi Galant

● Typical for this model
2001 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:18.596Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
151
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 19 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 205 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 151 complaints 2001 151 2002: 135 complaints 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2005: 26 complaints 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 19 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 205 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1996 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 151 complaints 2001 151 2002: 135 complaints 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2004 2005: 26 complaints 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012
1986: 4 complaints 1986 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1988 1989: 19 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1990 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1992 1993: 9 complaints 1994: 205 complaints 1994 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1996 1997: 80 complaints 1998: 53 complaints 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2000 2001: 151 complaints 2001 151 2002: 135 complaints 2002 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2004 2005: 26 complaints 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 16 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012

2001: 151 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19850
19864
19879
19887
198919
199021
199163
199239
19939
1994205
1995209
1996136
199780
199853
1999215
2000136
2001151
2002135
2003126
200461
200526
200624
200724
20086
200916
20109
20113
20129

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

28% · 43 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY
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This car has had a problem with the O2 sensors, fuel line, oil leaks, fuse and electrical shorts from the start. We have tried to fix the problems, but the repairs never lasted long. The brake line recently started leaking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-05-11

Also filed under Engine

Air bags

21% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was traveling approximately 35 MPH and lost control of the vehicle. The driver crashed into a dirt hill, destroying the front end of the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-30

I ran into a center divider onthe highway and my airbags didn't deploy and seatbelt did not lock.crash caused by loss of vehicle control.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-01

Also filed under Seat belts

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Power train

13% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

CRASHFIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the transmission had malfunctioned and the vehicle would not operate in the drive and reverse position.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-02

Did not go into or stay in park.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-23

Structure

11% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing body and trunk lid.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2000-11-20Engine and engine cooling00V299001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2000-11-20Electrical system00V339000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The routing of the wiring harness under the right and left side of the rear seat could allow the harness to contact the body. The wires in each harness…

    Remedy: Dealers will re-route and secure the harnesses and, if necessary, repair any pre-existing wire insulation damage.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-01-15Fuel system, gasoline00V320001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-02-15Seats01V005001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began February 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-03-26Fuel system, gasoline01V069000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A bulge in the fuel tank caused by the manufacturing process resulted in thinning of the material during a welding operation, increasing the risk of fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. Owner notification began March 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2001-03-26Power train01V011001 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting March 26, through July 23, 2001.…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2008-07-01Engineering analysisClosed 2009-08-21 Passenger door fire
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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    Date not on fileEquipment04V428000 Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no.

    Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 43 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V428000 · Equipment
  • Recall 00V299001 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 00V339000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 00V320001 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 01V005001 · Seats
  • Recall 01V069000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 01V011001 · Power train
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.