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2003 Mitsubishi GalantProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 126 owner complaints about the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant has problems
126 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
45Visibility1 crash/fire/injury
21Structure1 crash/fire/injury
17Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
16Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
12Service brakes, hydraulic3 crash/fire/injury
11Air bags10 crash/fire/injury
6Power train
5Seats
4Suspension
1911 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 45 | 1 |
| Structure | 21 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | 3 |
| Air bags | 11 | 10 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Suspension | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 19 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2003 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.
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Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do visibility problems start?
71kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 visibility complaints. 89% were reported before 100,000 miles.
1under 30k miles25under 100k miles3100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2003 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
2003 Mitsubishi Galant safety ratings
2003 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, and the recalls they led to.
- PASSENGER DOOR FIRENo recall
- PASSENGER DOOR FIRENo recall
In owners' words
What Galant owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE DEFROSTER FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO USE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND SUDDENLY THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHEN THE DEFROSTER, A/C, OR HEATER…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE HEAT CONTROL MODULE WAS ACTIVATED BUT COLD AIR BEGAN TO CIRCULATE OUT OF THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS OF THE…
IN THE LATE WINTER OF 2011 MY CAR HEATER BEGAN TO MAKE STRANGE NOISES THEN WOULD WORK FINE. SOON AFTER THAT HAPPENED, THE HEAT STOPPED WORKING. ONLY COLD AIR WOULD PUSH THROUGH THE SYSTEM. I UNDERSTAND THAT THE AC IS NOT CONSIDERED A NECESSITY, BUT I BEG TO DIFFER ON HEAT, CONSIDERING OUR…
Own a 2003 Galant?
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