Model year
2003 Mitsubishi Galant
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 126 complaints for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE (21), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11), STRUCTURE:BODY (11). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 21 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,200–$3,900, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 136 complaints
- 2001 151 complaints
- 2002 135 complaints
- 2003 126 complaints
- 2004 61 complaints
- 2005 26 complaints
- 2006 24 complaints
- 2007 24 complaints
- 2008 6 complaints
- 2009 16 complaints
- 2010 9 complaints
- 2011 3 complaints
- 2012 9 complaints
Recalls
04V428000 · Sep 1, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS…
03V442000 · Nov 4, 2003
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 UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Complaints
126 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 15, fire flag on 4, injury field 13, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE08014 | PASSENGER DOOR FIRE · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; VISIBILITY:GLASS,… | Mar 4, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| EA08011 | PASSENGER DOOR FIRE · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH;… | Jul 1, 2008 | Aug 21, 2009 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| Galant · 3L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,900 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2003 Mitsubishi Galant at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.