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 Faults
Avg mileage:93,194 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#311 complaints
Body Structure
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 Faults | 11 | 1 | 1 | 93,194 mi | |
| Body Structure | 11 | 1 | — | 62,917 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 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 | |
| Airbags | 6 | 5 | — | 94,547 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 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — |
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,301
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,194
Body Structure
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,917
Structural Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,600
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,583
Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,267
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103,333
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,547
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,333
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,200
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Windshield:Electrical Heating Element
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Mitsubishi Galant — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2003 Mitsubishi Galant has 167 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core with 21 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant?
Top reported problems: Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core (21 complaints, avg 70,301 mi); Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 93,194 mi); Body Structure (11 complaints, avg 62,917 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 2003 Mitsubishi Galant?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 72,008 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant include 23 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 16 injuries, and 1 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 2003 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 Mitsubishi Galant?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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