MYRModel Year Report

Mitsubishi Galant — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to watch and 5 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution3 years

Best bets5 years

Complaint history

1985: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 63 complaints, Recommended 1992: 39 complaints, Recommended 1993: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 205 complaints, Caution 1995: 209 complaints, Caution 1996: 136 complaints, Recommended 1997: 80 complaints, Recommended 1998: 53 complaints, Recommended 1999: 215 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 136 complaints, Recommended 2001: 151 complaints, Recommended 2002: 135 complaints, Recommended 2003: 126 complaints, Recommended 2004: 61 complaints, Recommended 2005: 26 complaints, Not enough data 2005 2006: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2008: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2012: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1999 · 215
1985: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 63 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 39 complaints, Recommended 1993: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 205 complaints, Caution 1995: 209 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 136 complaints, Recommended 1997: 80 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 53 complaints, Recommended 1999: 215 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 136 complaints, Recommended 2001: 151 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 135 complaints, Recommended 2003: 126 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 61 complaints, Recommended 2005: 26 complaints, Not enough data 2005 2006: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1999 · 215
1985: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 63 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 39 complaints, Recommended 1993: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 205 complaints, Caution 1995: 209 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 136 complaints, Recommended 1997: 80 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 53 complaints, Recommended 1999: 215 complaints, Caution 1999 2000: 136 complaints, Recommended 2001: 151 complaints, Recommended 2001 2002: 135 complaints, Recommended 2003: 126 complaints, Recommended 2003 2004: 61 complaints, Recommended 2005: 26 complaints, Not enough data 2005 2006: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2007: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2007 2008: 6 complaints, Not enough data 2009: 16 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 9 complaints, Not enough data 2011: 3 complaints, Not enough data 2011 2012: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1999 · 215
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2012 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2011 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2010 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2009 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ○ Not enough data 6 Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2007 ○ Not enough data 24 Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2006 ○ Not enough data 24 Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2005 ○ Not enough data 26 Only 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ▲ Recommended 61 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ● Recommended 126 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ● Recommended 135 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2001 ● Recommended 151 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2000 ● Recommended 136 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1999 ◆ Caution 215 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1998 ▲ Recommended 53 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ▲ Recommended 80 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 136 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ◆ Caution 209 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 205 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 63 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

27

recalls on file across every Mitsubishi Galant model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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