Component Record

Mitsubishi Galant 2000 Steering Problems

10 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant - 7% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage10 complaints

10 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

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

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

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

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

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure25 Electrical System24 Engine22 Lighting20 Brakes20 Air Bags11

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.