Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Mitsubishi Galant
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 10 complaints
- Structure 4 complaints
- Wheels 3 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Seat Belts 1 complaint
Of the 16 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 16 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant has a below-average rating due to significant airbag-related complaints and structural concerns. While some issues, like airbag failures, are more frequent, fewer concerns about tires and brakes are noted.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| air bags | 70,000–100,000 miles | $250–$1,500 | very common |
| body structure | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| wheels | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$700 | 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 and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual tire wear
- Loose or rattling body panels
- Vibrations while driving
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.