MYRModel Year Report

2006 Mitsubishi Galant

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2006 Mitsubishi Galant
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:04:38.083Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mitsubishi Galant Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 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 2004: 61 complaints 2005: 26 complaints 2005 2006: 24 complaints 2006 2007: 24 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 16 complaints 2009 2010: 9 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 9 complaints 2012
2006: 24 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

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.

FIRE
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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, 20150928

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

3 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

AIR BAGS

3 of 24 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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 CAR

NHTSA ODI report, 20181101

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, 20070309

VISIBILITY

2 of 24 total reports mention: visibility.

STRUCTURE

2 of 24 total reports mention: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080920 — fuel system, gasoline

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 M

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 REINFORCEMENT

Campaign 08V454000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V454000 (fuel system, gasoline) 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 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.