2001 Mitsubishi Galant Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant.

20002002
Complaints
211
Crashes
49
Fires
19
Injuries
28
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 2001 Mitsubishi Galant Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#117 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Avg mileage:26,826 mi
Crash-related:16
#213 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:72,152 mi
Crash-related:8
#312 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor

Avg mileage:29,475 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant.

Air Bags:Frontal
17
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,826
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,152
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,475
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,567
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,420
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,433
Body Structure
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,720
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,876
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,000
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,000
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,333
Electrical System:Horn
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,875
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
119,000
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2001 Mitsubishi Galant — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2001 Mitsubishi Galant has 211 NHTSA complaints, 49 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (17 complaints, avg 26,826 mi); Airbags (13 complaints, avg 72,152 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (12 complaints, avg 29,475 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,399 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant include 49 crash-related reports, 19 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (air bags:frontal) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Galant reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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