2005 Mitsubishi Galant

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #08V454000September 9, 200845,988 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

  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.

  Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #08V276000June 20, 200873,000 vehicles affected

  electrical system: ignition

  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.

  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

  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.

• NHTSA recall #05V409000September 15, 20052,901 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

  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.

  This may result in a partial loss of braking, increased stopping distances, and could lead to a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. The recall began on october 3, 2005. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Other model years

• 1991 63
• 1992 39
• 1994 198
• 1995 209
• 1996 136
• 1997 80
• 1998 53
• 1999 215
• 2000 136
• 2001 151
• 2002 135
• 2003 126
• 2004 61
• 2005