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2010 Mitsubishi GalantProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant, most often about the seat belts. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints95 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage70kSeat belts, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 11, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant has problems

9 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
Seat belts32
Air bags32
Engine10
Equipment10
Power train10
Structure10
Suspension10
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

2010 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

Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 10V-066 · Feb 25, 2010 · 2,307 vehicles

Risk. ATF IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

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

2010 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

2010 Mitsubishi Galant safety ratings

2010 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

2010 Mitsubishi Galant frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
2010 Mitsubishi Galant side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrierNot rated
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Galant owners report

Recent seat belts complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE…
Complaint 10924654 · Nov 7, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY AN ONCOMING VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THERE WAS NO POLICE…
Complaint 10762591 · Sep 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND CRASHED INTO THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SEAT BELT RESTRAIN PROPERLY. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FORWARD ABRUPTLY AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A…
Complaint 10511081 · May 8, 2013 · 70,000 miles

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