2011 Mitsubishi Galant
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2011: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 3 total reports mention: air bags.
Show complaint excerpts
There was a police chase, the car that was been chased hit another car the both cars hit my car, my car was is total. Non of the 8 air bag deployed even though the impact hard both from the front & side.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-07-04
Also filed under Structure and engine
On a long commute, I began hearing a scaping sounds as I maneuvered the steering wheel. As time paseed it became louder and I noticed a wire sticking out between the steering wheel and the mount.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-04
Also filed under Service brakes and electronic stability control (esc)
Structure
1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Seat belts
1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while stopped, another vehicle crashed into him from the rear. The air bags did not deploy and the front passenger seat belt did not retain its passenger.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-10-24
Engine
1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2011 Mitsubishi Galant — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2011 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 2011 Mitsubishi Galant?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.