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2004 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2004 Mitsubishi Galant has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 63 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2004 Mitsubishi Galant owner complaints

Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, describing incidents dated March 1, 2004 to July 9, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Structure 16 complaints
  • Visibility/Wiper 11 complaints
  • Service Brakes 7 complaints
  • Air Bags 6 complaints
  • Engine 6 complaints
  • Electrical System 5 complaints

Of the 63 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 63 complaints, owners report 1 injury and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11473098 · Filed

    After spending money on drained battery and ruined alternator the mechanic noticed the security system being at fault . Pep Boys did not offer refund of almost $500.00

  • ODI #11473096 · Filed

    SRS LIGHT REMAINS ON . After repairs at Pep Boys due to drained alternator from after market security system light remains on

  • ODI #11350927 · Filed

    EXHAUST MANIFOLD CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND GALANT SHIFT INTERLOCK

Read all 63 complaints

IGNITION /PARKING INTERLOCK SYSTEM

NHTSA #08V276000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice

Reported June 20, 2008 · MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Potentially affected: 73,000 vehicles

Mitsubishi campaign SR-08-004 · Owners notified September 2, 2008 · Vehicles built February 6, 2003 – June 24, 2005 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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 SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.

Safety consequence

IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE REPORTED CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

Notes

MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-08-004.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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