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2002 Mitsubishi GalantProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 135 owner complaints about the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexSolid year1.1× the Galant median · #6 of 19 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints13546 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage24kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 3, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant has problems

135 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
Service brakes, hydraulic271
Electrical system268
Visibility211
Structure190
Air bags1716
Engine and engine cooling130
Exterior lighting60
Equipment51
Suspension50
9 other systems247

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

2 recalls

2002 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.

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

2002 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

2002 Mitsubishi Galant safety ratings

2002 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2002 Mitsubishi Galant frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2002 Mitsubishi Galant side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, and the recalls they led to.

  1. PASSENGER DOOR FIREEA08011 · closed Aug 21, 2009
    No recall
  2. PASSENGER DOOR FIREPE08014 · closed Jul 1, 2008
    No recall
In owners' words

What Galant owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SINCE PURCHASE OF 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH SQUEAKING BRAKES, ROTORS REPLACED TWICE SINCE PURCHASED 7/05. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT SQUEAKING WAS FROM DRIVING HABITS; NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES. HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING.…
Complaint 10191859 · May 28, 2007 · 24,139 miles
I HAVE A 2002 GALANT, IT WAS THE FIRST BRAND NEW CAR I BOUGHT FOR MYSELF, THE BRAKES SQUEAKED THE FIRST DAY I'VE HAD TO GET THE BREAKS DONE TWICE ALREADY AND IT ONLY HAS 64,000 MILES I'VE ALSO GONE THROUGH 2 SETS OF TIRES I'M ABOUT TO BUY NEW TIRES THIS WEEK. IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS I'VE NOTICED IT…
Complaint 10172056 · Oct 28, 2006
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2002 GALANT. 2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE THE BRAKES STARTED SQUEALING. BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AND 3 WEEKS LATER THEY STARTED SQUEALING AGAIN. *NM
Complaint 10171482 · Oct 21, 2006

Own a 2002 Galant?

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