MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mitsubishi Galant

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2005 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:58:27.462Z

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
26

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

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 1998 1999: 215 complaints 2000: 136 complaints 2001: 151 complaints 2002: 135 complaints 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2005: 26 complaints 2005 26 2006: 24 complaints 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 2000 2001: 151 complaints 2002: 135 complaints 2002 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2005: 26 complaints 2005 26 2006: 24 complaints 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 2002: 135 complaints 2002 2003: 126 complaints 2004: 61 complaints 2004 2005: 26 complaints 2005 26 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

2005: 26 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

Only 26 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

6 of 26 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

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About 1YR. Ago paint started fading dealer did not help me, what can I do.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-14

Service brakes

6 of 26 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Exterior lighting

3 of 26 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights and switch.

Tires

2 of 26 total reports mention: tires.

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Last week fri mar. 16, 2018, I drove my 2005 Mitsubishi gallant es car into work. On my way, I heard a pop sound from the car. Then a very loud car noise and felt rattling, and the car drive was not a smooth one. I figured it was a flat tire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-21

Suspension

2 of 26 total reports mention: suspension.

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Seems struts, shocks, cadallytic converter are bad

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-21

Bought a new Mitsubishi Galant 2005. At about 150 miles during the break in period I started to notice a vibration in the front. After the break in period when I could take it to a higher speed I also noticed a distinct shimmy in the steering wheel.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-07-31

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-10-03Service brakes, hydraulic05V409000 On certain passenger vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the brake master cylinder, which controls the fluid pressure to the vehicle's brakes, may allow brake fluid to bypass internally during…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. The recall began on October 3, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

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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.

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    2008-09-20Fuel system, gasoline08V454000 Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 Endeavor, Galant, Eclipse coupe, and my 2007 Eclipse Spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a…

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V409000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 08V276000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 08V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Mitsubishi Galant have?
3 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.