Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Mitsubishi Galant
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 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
- Air Bags 8 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
Of the 24 complaints on file, 5 report a crash; across all 24 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Mitsubishi Galant has notable issues, including airbag and braking system complaints, frequent enough to impact reliability. The most critical concern is the fuel system recall affecting fuel tank straps.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| Brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $250–$600 | common |
| Fuel tank straps | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
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 3,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light illuminating
- Unusual brake noises
- Airbag warning light
- Fuel odor near tank
- Squealing brakes
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.