2010 Mitsubishi Galant Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant.

20092011
Complaints
12
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2010 Mitsubishi Galant Problems

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

#13 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#23 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

Crash-related:2
#31 complaints

Electrical Faults

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant.

Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2010 Mitsubishi Galant

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~2,307 vehicles.

10V066000Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
~2,307 affected

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 GALANT VEHICLES. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER PIPE ASSEMBLY ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT PLATING TO PREVENT CORROSION, IF THE PIPE SHOULD DEVELOP A HOLE DUE TO CORROSION, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

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2010 Mitsubishi Galant — FAQ

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

Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Mitsubishi Galant has 12 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant?
Top reported problems: Airbags (3 complaints); Seat Belt Issues (3 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant include 3 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 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 2010 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,307 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2010 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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