MYRModel Year Report

2003 Mitsubishi Galant

● Typical for this model
2003 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:05.990Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Galant Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 4 complaints 1987: 9 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 19 complaints 1989 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 63 complaints 1992: 39 complaints 1993: 9 complaints 1993 1994: 198 complaints 1995: 209 complaints 1996: 136 complaints 1997: 80 complaints 1997 1998: 53 complaints 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 151 complaints 2001 2002: 135 complaints 2003: 126 complaints 2003 2004: 61 complaints 2005: 26 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 9 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012
2003: 126 complaints
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YearComplaints
19850
19864
19879
19887
198919
199021
199163
199239
19939
1994198
1995209
1996136
199780
199853
1999215
2000136
2001151
2002135
2003126
200461
200526
200624
200724
20086
200916
20109
20113
20129

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 17%

17% of complaints: visibility — 21 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING AT 33 MPH ON A MAIN STREET WHEN CAR ON MY RIGHT GOES THROUGH STOP SIGN AND DRIVES INTO MY CAR. HE HIT THE FRONT OF MY CAR NEAR, BUT NOT INCLUDING, THE PASSENGER DOOR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130812

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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I STARTED MY CAR IN THE AFTERNOON, THEN I TURNED ON MY RADIO 3 MINUTES LATER. THEN, I SMELLED LIKE SOMETHING BURNT, THAT'S WHEN I SAW SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SEAT DOOR. I STOPPED IN A RANDOM TIRE SHOP TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130823

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR QUIT ON ME WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT

NHTSA ODI report, 20210126

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 7%

7% of complaints: visibility — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031203 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHO

Campaign 03V442000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20080304 — PE (closed 20080701)

PASSENGER DOOR FIRE

I 20080701 — EA (closed 20090821)

PASSENGER DOOR FIRE

R 20090728 — exterior lighting

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 CONF

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.

Campaign 09E025000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — equipment

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.

Campaign 04V428000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V428000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 03V442000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E025000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1998 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

◆ 1999 ◆ 1995 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant?

The most-reported component is visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.