2005 Mitsubishi Galant: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 26 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi galant. While driving 50 mph, an odor of fuel was detected inside the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, a leak was detected under the rear driver's side bracket under the fuel tank. Springfield mitsubishi (313 baltimore pike, springfield, pa 19064, (484) 574-8434) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08v454000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2018
“Tl* the contact owned a 2005 mitsubishi galant. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the chest, back, and neck. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent towing facility. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.”Owner report · Air Bags · Sep 2016
“I have a 2006 mitsubishi galant that is out of warranty and only has 65k miles on the odometer. It a black galant and the paint is fading in spots, it looks like oxydation is setting in, I've tried over the counter polishes to correct the problem to no avail. This imho, is a paint defect and I feel that mitsubishi should correct the problem. The car looks like like crap now and I am not likely to purchase another galant if this is not remedied. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Mar 2011
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“Paint is coming off even though it is properly cared for, garaged etc. This is a known paint issue and I'm wanting it fixed.. No one will buy this vehicle in this condition. Owned since new in 2005. *tr”Owner report · Structure · May 2010
“I have a black 2005 mitsubishi galant. Within the past year the paint has been fading by turning a off white in some areas and it is spreading like cancer. I even have a spot that is getting rusted. I am not sure what to do but there needs to be a paint recall. I need my paint fixed please before it spreads everywhere. I have three children and am not able to purchase a new car at this time. *tr”Owner report · Structure · May 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi galant. The vehicle has mastercraft a/s iv steel belted radial tires, size p225/70r15. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact felt the rear passenger side of the vehicle drop down. He maneuvered onto the side of the road and discovered that the tread had separated from the tire all the way around. The current mileage was 78,000 and failure mileage was 76,000.”Owner report · Tires · Oct 2008
“My 2005 galant has been experiencing brake problems I reported it to mitsubishi dealer before my warranty expired and they told me there was nothing wrong just a glaze. I finally took it somewhere else to get the brakes done they replaced the pads 2 weeks later the brakes started making noise since then I have taken them back for the same problem over and over again all they tell me, its a glaze but the noise gets louder. The engine also makes a clicking noise that doesn't sound right. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2008
“My car would not start at all. After it being towed to a garage, they diagnosed the problem to be the electrical wiring harness. It was chafing against the engine and causing a short. When they replaced all the fuses the car sparked and smelled of smoke with small flames by the fuse box. The mechanic ended having to replace the harness. But said that this maybe a universal problem as my car is only a 2005 mitsubishi galant. Of course it has 72,000 miles so it is out of warranty. *tr”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2007
“Car stopped while driving. I took the car to the dealership and 8 hours later they said that the car was overfilled causing the filter and canister to be saturated with fuel making the vehicle stop. (although I know I did not overfill my vehicle) there is nothing in the owners manual or warranty warning not to overfill the gas tanks and that it will cause car failure while driving. *jb”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2007
“Tl*the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi galant. The driver side headlights have failed three times within the past 12 months. The first failure occurred while driving 15 mph. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer everytime the failure occurs, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000 and current mileage was 51,000. Updated 04/14/08. *lj updated 04/11/08 *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jan 2007
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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 MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED. IN THE EVENT THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SEVERE COLLISION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP DOWN, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.
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 CAP, A SPECIAL STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE, AND A RIVET TO REINFORCE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, WHICH CONTROLS THE FLUID PRESSURE TO THE VEHICLE'S BRAKES, MAY ALLOW BRAKE FLUID TO BYPASS INTERNALLY DURING STOPPING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE REPORTED CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
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Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. The most complained-about area is structure.
Does the 2005 Mitsubishi Galant have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.