Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Mitsubishi Galant has 9 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 2 fuel system-related recalls.
9
Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO ...
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF... |
| Jun 15, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL ... |
| Jan 2, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2001. SHE SMELLED A STRON... |
| Jul 19, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LEAK GASOLINE ONLY W... |
| Apr 15, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ENGINE LIGHTS . *AK |
| Mar 7, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | TWO: 1) RUST APPEARED WITHIN THREE YEARS, 2 GAS TANK RUSTED WITHIN FIVE YEARS. *AK |
| Aug 8, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE GAS NEEDLE WENT FROM FULL TO EMPTY. THE GAS TANK WAS FULL BUT... |
| Mar 1, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | MITSUBISHI GALANT GTZ ONLY GETTING 11 MI/GALLON. CAR WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIN... |
| Jul 17, 2002 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CONSUMER STATES THERE ARE OVERPOWERING NOXIOUS FUMES INSIDE WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE. DEALER UNA... |