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2002 Mitsubishi Galant Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Mitsubishi Galant has 17 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Brakes
27
Electrical
22
Visibility
18
Structure
17
Airbags
16
Engine
12
Other
5
Steering
5
Suspension
4
Lights
3
Powertrain
3
Tires
3

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2010STRUCTURETHE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR IS CONSTANTLY WET IN MY 2001 GALANT. IT STARTED HAPPENING IN THE LAST 3 MONTH...
Oct 2, 2009STRUCTURE2002 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT, IT SEEMS THAT ALL THE GALANTS FOR SEVERAL YEARS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH TH...
Sep 1, 2009STRUCTUREPAINT TURNING WHITE A PEELING OVER ENTIRE VEHICLE. *TR
Jul 1, 2009STRUCTURE,WHEELS2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS A PAINT DEFECT THAT IS SEEN IN EVERY BLACK GALANT THAT IS SEEN ON THE ROA...
Apr 9, 2009STRUCTUREOUR 2002 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS PAINT FADING ON THE TRUNK AND TOP. TWO BODYSHOPS HAVE TOLD US ...
Aug 1, 2008STRUCTUREPAINT DEFECT LEADS T RAPID OXIDATION AND RUSTING OF CAR. *TR
Oct 7, 2007STRUCTUREMY 2002 SILVER MITSUBISHI GALANT GTZ LOOKS HORRIBLE. NOTICING AFTER THE CAR WAS PURCHASED THAT THE ...
Aug 1, 2007STRUCTURETHE PAINT ON THE ROOF/HOOD OF MY 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS FADED BADLY. I READ DOZENS OF COMPLAINT...
Apr 1, 2007STRUCTUREI AM OWNER OF 2002 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT WITH A VERY BADLY FADING PAINT JOB. I AM A SECOND OWNER O...
Nov 3, 2006STRUCTUREI BOUGHT A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT I TOOK CARE OF IT BY KEEPING IT WASHED AND WAXED AND AFTER 6 MONTH...
Feb 20, 2006STRUCTURECAR IS EXCEPTIONALLY AERODYNAMICALLY UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS OR WAVERS BACK AND FORTH AT HIGHW...
Jan 1, 2006STRUCTUREI BOUGHT MY CAR BRAND NEW (02 MITS. GALANT - BLACK) AND THE PAINT AND CLEAR COAT HAS BEEN FADING. I...
Sep 10, 2005STRUCTURETHE CAR STARTED FADING ON THE SIDE DOORS. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT IT WAS A COMPLAINT TO THE MANUFACT...
Jan 31, 2005STRUCTUREPAINT ON FRONT AREA OF ROOF AND REAR DECK LID IS CRACKED AND COMING OFF. *JB
Mar 1, 2004STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERPAINT FADING, RUSTING,CORROSION. *JB
Jan 3, 2003STRUCTUREFACTORY DEFECTIVE PAINT SPOTS ON HOOD,DAMAGE TO HOOD DURING MAINTENCE BY DEALERSHIP. *AK
Jan 1, 1970STRUCTURECONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IMPROPERLY SINCE IT DOESNT HANE KEY HOLES TO OPEN ...

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