Complaints
167
Crashes
23
Fires
4
Injuries
16
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Mitsubishi Galant Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#121 complaints
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Avg mileage:70,301 mi
#211 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:93,194 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#311 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:62,917 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 21 | — | — | 70,301 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 1 | 1 | 93,194 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 11 | 1 | — | 62,917 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 10 | — | — | 59,600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 74,583 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 9 | — | — | 64,267 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 103,333 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 5 | — | 94,547 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 82,625 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 5 | — | 46,333 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | 2 | — | 35,200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 4 | 1 | — | 41,450 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 1 | — | 82,554 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 | — | — | 60,050 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 93,509 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 1 | — | 26,417 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT | 4 | — | — | 66,836 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | 1 | 59,750 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 3 | — | — | 49,232 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 15,229 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 188,037 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 12,522 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | 1 | 1 | 138,614 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 21,550 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 2 | — | 50,550 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 | 1 | — | 1,700 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 61,114 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — |
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