Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Mitsubishi Galant has 3 recalls, 139 complaints.
3
Recalls
139
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
03V442000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD...
04V428000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BIL...
09E025000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Check engine light suddenly came on and the vehicle lost all engine power and driving capabilities w... |
| Jun 16, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR QUIT ON ME WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT |
| Sep 22, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | FREQUENT CLOGGING OF A/C DRAIN AND DRAINAGE INTO DRIVER SIDE FOOT HOLD. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IS UN... |
| Apr 20, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | THE HORN WHICH IS PART OF THE AIRBAG STAYED ON WHEN I USED MY KEYLESS ENTRY REMOTE TO LOCK THE CAR. ... |
| Aug 2, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMAT... |
| Apr 11, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS DIDN'T COME OUT WHEN ACCIDENT OCCURRED, THERE IS SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST NOT SOMETHING IS... |
| Apr 11, 2014 | SUSPENSION,TIRES | APRIL 11, 2014 I WAS TRAVELING UP 85 NORTH TO ATLANTA BETWEEN 9:30 PM & 10:00PM. JUST OUTSIDE OF MAC... |
| Jan 20, 2014 | VISIBILITY | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 4... |
| Nov 4, 2013 | SERVICE BRAKES | AFTER REPLACING FRONT/REAR BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS, AND ROTORS PLUS APPLYING THE PROPER LUBRICANT BRAKE... |
| Aug 21, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I STARTED MY CAR IN THE AFTERNOON, THEN I TURNED ON MY RADIO 3 MINUTES LATER. THEN, I SMELLED LIKE S... |
| Aug 9, 2013 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | I WAS DRIVING AT 33 MPH ON A MAIN STREET WHEN CAR ON MY RIGHT GOES THROUGH STOP SIGN AND DRIVES INT... |
| Nov 13, 2012 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE CO... |
| Aug 5, 2012 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER LEFT /RIGHT FRONT SIDE TIRES ARE DISFUNCTIONAL WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHE... |
| Oct 1, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TURNED HEAT ON AND HEARD A RATTELING NOISE UNDER DASH, WHEN HEAT CAME ON NOISE STOPPED. TURNED HEAT ... |
| Feb 16, 2011 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I PURCHASED MY 2003, MITSUBSHI, GALANT 1 1/2 YEARS AGO AND I'M HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT FADING... |
| Feb 4, 2011 | VISIBILITY | IN THE LATE WINTER OF 2011 MY CAR HEATER BEGAN TO MAKE STRANGE NOISES THEN WOULD WORK FINE. SOON AFT... |
| Jan 20, 2011 | EQUIPMENT | HEATER CORE IN 2003 GALANT HAS GONE OUT, WHICH MEANS NO HEAT IN VEHICLE. QUOTES FOR REPAIR ARE BETWE... |
| Nov 1, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | HEAT STOPPED WORKING DUE TO A FAULTY HEAT CONTROL VALVE. FIRST IT STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE A... |
| Oct 13, 2010 | VISIBILITY | THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE BEGAN MAKING CLICKING NOISES ABOUT A MONTH AGO IN MY 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT... |
| Sep 18, 2010 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY | 2003 GALANT ES. V-6 MOTOR. HAD TO REPLACE HEATER CONTROL VALVE DUE TO NO HEAT. CLICKING NOISE FRO... |