Model year

2006 Mitsubishi Galant

NHTSA lists 1 recall and 24 complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (9), AIR BAGS (3), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (3). 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.

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Recalls

08V454000 · Sep 9, 2008

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY…

Complaints

24 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 1, injury field 2, deaths field 0. 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.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
  2. AIR BAGS3
  3. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3
  4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING2
  5. STRUCTURE2
  6. VISIBILITY2
  7. AIR BAGS:FRONTAL1
  8. AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW1
  9. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
  10. EQUIPMENT1

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

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
Galant · 2.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline202723——$2,900
Galant · 3.8L · Automatic (S4) · Front-Wheel DrivePremium Gasoline162519——$4,350

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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 2006 Mitsubishi Galant at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.

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