Complaints
37
Crashes
5
Fires
2
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Mitsubishi Galant Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:69,825 mi
Fires:1
#23 complaints
Airbags
Crash-related:2
#33 complaints
Hydraulic Brakes
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 1 | 69,825 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,825
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Mitsubishi Galant — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Mitsubishi Galant has 37 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (9 complaints, avg 69,825 mi); Airbags (3 complaints); Hydraulic Brakes (3 complaints). 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 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 69,825 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant include 5 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 3 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 2006 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 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 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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