2004 Mitsubishi Galant recalls and problems

The 2004 Mitsubishi Galant has 1 recall and 61 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

2004 Mitsubishi Galant
Photo: 2004 Mitsubishi Galant by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2004 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 13 Galant model years — 5th most.

1recalls
61complaints
5crashes
0fires
1injuries
72,500median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Jun 20, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V276000 · 73,000 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy & notes

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.

Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-08-004.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure16
Visibility11
Air Bags6
Service Brakes6
Engine5
Electrical System4
Unknown or other4
Fuel System3
Power Train3
Seat Belts3

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2004: 1 complaints20042005: 7 complaints72006: 2 complaints20062007: 5 complaints2008: 7 complaints20082009: 7 complaints2010: 4 complaints20102011: 5 complaints2012: 5 complaints20122013: 2 complaints2014: 2 complaints20142015: 7 complaints2016: 3 complaints20162017: 1 complaints2020: 1 complaints20202022: 2 complaints20222

2004 vs. other Mitsubishi Galant years

2000: 136 complaints20002001: 151 complaints1512002: 135 complaints20022003: 126 complaints2004: 61 complaints20042005: 26 complaints2006: 24 complaints20062007: 24 complaints2008: 6 complaints20082009: 16 complaints2010: 9 complaints20102011: 3 complaints2012: 9 complaints20129

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2004. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, the latest from Jun 20, 2008 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (16), visibility (11), air bags (6). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.