2004 Mitsubishi Galant
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than 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.
- Complaints
- 61
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Structure
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 61 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 63 |
| 1992 | 39 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 205 |
| 1995 | 209 |
| 1996 | 136 |
| 1997 | 80 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 215 |
| 2000 | 136 |
| 2001 | 151 |
| 2002 | 135 |
| 2003 | 126 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
26% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Show complaint excerpts
The driver side door panel gets caught on the b pillar almost every time the door is closed making it near impossible to open.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-08
Visibility
13% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing power window devices and controls and sun/moon roof assembly.
Air bags
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing srs malfunction warning lamp/light and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident. It struck concrete median separator on highway at about 65 to 75 MPH . Upon impact air bags did not deploy. Vehicle struck concrete wall head on. Accident occurred about 6:30 pm.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-17
SRS LIGHT REMAINS ON . After repairs at Pep Boys due to drained alternator from after market security system light remains on
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-07-09
Passager side airbagis coming out look like it may blow out any day.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-03
Service brakes
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Engine and engine cooling
8% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and exhaust system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2008-09-02Electrical system08V276000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Structure: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 6 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V276000 · Electrical system
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- Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.