Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Mitsubishi Galant has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 24 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V454000 FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP BRACKET NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 4 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 3 complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Visibility 3 complaints
Of the 24 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 24 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Mitsubishi Galant has had a recall for potential fuel tank strap issues, suggesting moderate risk. Owner complaints are few, mostly under 'Other,' indicating sporadic and unspecified issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel tank strap | 50,000–70,000 miles | $250–$500 | common |
| suspension system | 60,000–80,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| engine mounts | 70,000–90,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 5,000 miles
- replace brake pads biennially
- transmission fluid every 30,000 miles
- coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- check belts annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- fuel smell from rear
- clunking noise over bumps
- excessive engine vibration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.