Model year
2004 Mitsubishi Galant
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 61 complaints for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STRUCTURE (7), STRUCTURE:BODY (6), AIR BAGS (4). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–23 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,900–$4,350, 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
08V276000 · Jun 20, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION…
Complaints
61 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 1, 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
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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 | 20 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Galant · 3.8L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
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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 2004 Mitsubishi Galant at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.