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Mitsubishi Galant 2000 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

136Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
47Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Vehicle Structure25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V333001.

Engine22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting20 complaints

20 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V305001.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V225001, 01V295001.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V011001.

Vehicle Speed Control3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V428000.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V225001Reported August 10, 2000 - 228,294 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 228,294 vehicles across all affected models.

01V011001Reported January 16, 2001 - 277,227 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 277,227 vehicles across all affected models.

01V295001Reported September 25, 2001 - 25,803 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 25,803 vehicles across all affected models.

04V428000Reported September 1, 2004 - 100,432 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on September 1, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 100,432 vehicles across all affected models.

99V305001Reported November 1, 1999 - 98,817 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 98,817 vehicles across all affected models.

99V333001Reported November 23, 1999 - 19,179 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 19,179 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20009
200129
200225
20038
200412
200511
20068
200712
20088
20096
20104
20131
20141
20151
20171
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.