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2001 Mitsubishi GalantProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 151 owner complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

2001 Mitsubishi Galant
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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.4× the Galant median · #4 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints15168 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage43kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 2, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant has problems

151 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags3124
Service brakes, hydraulic299
Engine and engine cooling214
Power train207
Structure162
Electrical system132
Suspension102
Vehicle speed control86
Fuel system, gasoline81
15 other systems337

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2001 Mitsubishi Galant recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 01V-011 · Jan 16, 2001 · 277,227 vehicles

Risk. FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seats

Recall 01V-005 · Jan 8, 2001 · 47 vehicles

Risk. THE REAR ANCHOR BOLTS SECURING THE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF DRIVER INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Show 3 more recalls
–no report yet

Wiring: rear compartment/trunk

Recall 00V-339 · Oct 24, 2000 · 13,974 vehicles

Risk. IF ANY OF THESE WIRES BECOME SHORT-CIRCUITED, THE INTERIOR LAMPS, TURN SIGNAL LAMPS, AND REAR STOP LAMPS COULD STOP WORKING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 00V-299 · Oct 2, 2000 · 6,037 vehicles

Risk. PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Galant year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Galant median. How we score

'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2001 Mitsubishi Galant safety ratings

2001 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2001 Mitsubishi Galant frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2001 Mitsubishi Galant side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PASSENGER DOOR FIREEA08011 · closed Aug 21, 2009
    No recall
In owners' words

What Galant owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAVE HAD REPEATED INCIDENTS WHERE MY HORN WILL SOUND DURING THE NIGHT, AND IF I WAS USING IT AS A WARNING TO ANOTHER DRIVER. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, AND I WAS FINALLY TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG IS PROBABLY WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NOW MY HORN DOESN'T SOUND AT ALL AND THIS POSES A…
Complaint 10649656 · Oct 24, 2014 · 98,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DIRT HILL, DESTROYING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO…
Complaint 10562190 · Jan 30, 2014 · 176,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH SHE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND THE OCCUPANT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. A…
Complaint 10296228 · Dec 17, 2009

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