2006 Mitsubishi Galant
Only 24 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 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 24
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 24 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
Only 24 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
9 of 24 total reports mention: electrical system.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the rear passenger side brake light would not operate. The contact discovered that the passenger side brake light wire was melted.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-09-28
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Air bags
5 of 24 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
I was in an accident I went down a ditch I hit a tree and the airbag did not display I want to know if there was a recall on the airbag because my airbag did not came out when I was in that bad accident and I didn't the front of my…
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-01
Front end collision at about 50 MPH airbags did not deploy on the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-06-04
Tl* - the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi gallant. The consumer put the vehicle in drive and all of a sudden, the vehicle accelerated to 60 MPH and the steering wheel locked. The ocnsumer could not turn it at all.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-09
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Service brakes
4 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Visibility
3 of 24 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Structure
3 of 24 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing door.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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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…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2006 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 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 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.