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2006 Mitsubishi GalantProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 24 owner complaints about the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2006 Mitsubishi Galant
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints247 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage65kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant has problems

24 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
Electrical system91
Air bags54
Service brakes, hydraulic40
Structure30
Visibility30
Exterior lighting31
Steering20
Suspension10
Tires10
6 other systems61

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

1 recall

2006 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

2006 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

2006 Mitsubishi Galant safety ratings

2006 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2006 Mitsubishi Galant frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2006 Mitsubishi Galant side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Galant owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WIRE WAS MELTED. THE WIRE HARNESS WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS LATER, THE…
Complaint 10778136 · Sep 28, 2015
THE KEY CASING SEEMS TO FALL APART AFTER A SHORT WHILE, MY CONCERN IS IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING WILL IT "KILL" THE ENTIRE SYSTEM, HAS THIS BEEN QUESTIONED BEFORE? *TR
Complaint 10594812 · May 29, 2014
I HAVE HEARD NOISE BEFORE COMING THRU THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. RADIO SPEAKER STOPPED WORKING, THEN SMOKING FROM PASSENGER SIDE DOOR IN THE DOOR HANDLE. I FEAR FOR MY CHILDREN'S SAFETY. *TR
Complaint 10588033 · May 13, 2014 · 96,000 miles

Own a 2006 Galant?

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