2007 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 2007
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2007: 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.
Air bags
8 of 24 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal became difficult to depress.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-15
Also filed under Service brakes
I was in a front end collision in my 2007 Mitsubishi Galant and my air bags did not deploy. When the car was fixed they could not explain why my air bags did not deploy or that was not hit in the correct spot.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-09
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. While driving 72 MPH, the contact's vehicle struck a deer, drove over a median, and rolled over four times. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver and passenger sustained injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-08-06
Service brakes
5 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Engine
3 of 24 total reports mention: engine.
Fuel/propulsion system
2 of 24 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
Show complaint excerpts
Takata recall fuel leakage
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-07
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Mitsubishi Galant. While driving approximately 30 MPH, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. On a different occasion, while refueling the vehicle, fuel poured out from underneath the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-24
Structure
2 of 24 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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
2007 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 08V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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- Is the 2007 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 2007 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 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.