Mitsubishi
Galant
Mitsubishi Galant: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeMitsubishi
ClassMidsize car
Model years (US)2000–2012
New registrations (EU)2000–2003, 2010–2012, 2015, 2021
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Mitsubishi Galant – Ninth generation2003–2012
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2003–2012 |
| Model years | 2004–2012 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Mitsubishi PS platform |
| Engines | 2.4 L 4G69 I4 (DJ1A/DM1A) 3.8 L 6G75 V6 (DJ3A) 3.8 L 6G75 V6 MIVEC (DJ5A) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm |
| Length | 4,836–4,851 mm |
| Width | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,471–1,478 mm |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Assembly | United States: Normal, Illinois (MMNA) Australia: Clovelly Park, South Australia (MMAL; 380) China: Fuzhou (Soueast Motors) Taiwan: Taoyuan (CMC) |
| Designer | Olivier Boulay |
Mitsubishi Galant – Eighth generation1996–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 1996–2006 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan (ExxA) 5-door station wagon (ExxW) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (EAxx)/four-wheel-drive (ECxx) |
| Engines | Petrol 1.8 L 4G93 I4 (EA1A/EC1A) 2.0 L 4G63 I4 (EA2A) 2.0 L 4G94 I4 (EA7A/EC7A) 2.0 L 6A12 V6 MIVEC (EA4A) 2.4 L 4G64 I4 (EA3A/EC3A) 2.5 L 6A13 V6 (EA5A) 2.5 L 6A13TT twin turbo V6 (EC5A) 3.0 L 6G72 V6 (EA8A) Diesel 2.0 L 4D68 turbodiesel I4 (EA6A) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed automatic F4A42 (1.8/2.0/2.4/2.5 L) F4A51 (3.0 L) W4A42 (AWD, 1.8/2.0 L) 5-speed manual F5M42 (1.8/2.0/2.4/2.5 L) W5M42 (AWD, 1.8 L) 5-speed automatic (Japan) F5A42 (2.4 L) W5A42 (AWD, 2.4 L) |
| Wheelbase | 2,635 mm |
| Length | (sedan) (station wagon) 4,770 mm (North America) |
| Width | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,415–1,430 mm (sedan) |
| Class | Mid-size car |
| Assembly | Japan: Nagoya Plant, Okazaki, Aichi United States: Normal, Illinois (MMNA) Indonesia: Pademangan, Jakarta (KKM) Philippines: Cainta (MMPC) Taiwan: Yang Mei (CMC) New Zealand: Porirua, Wellington (until 1998) Venezuela: Barcelona (MMC Automotriz) |
| Designer | Akinori Nakanishi |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2012 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2009 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2004–2006 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2000–2003 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2012 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 7.8–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2007–2009 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2004–2006 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| 2000–2003 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Midsize car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2012 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.4–3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 25 |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 368–396 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,718–2,860 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2012 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2003, 2010–2012, 2015, 2021 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 121 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Brakes | 118 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Airbags | 111 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 110 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Visibility and wipers | 96 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Electrical system | 95 | 2000, 2002, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 49 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Lights | 36 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 35 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Suspension | 30 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2012: 775 complaints, 119 with a crash and 56 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.