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Mitsubishi Galant 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

151Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
7Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
68Complaints 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.

Brakes43 complaints

43 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V299001.

Power Train20 complaints

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

Vehicle Structure17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V339000.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V320001, 01V069000.

Suspension10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

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

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V005001.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 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.

00V299001Reported October 2, 2000 - 6,037 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 6,037 vehicles across all affected models.

00V320001Reported October 27, 2000 - 10,510 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 27, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 10,510 vehicles across all affected models.

00V339000Reported October 24, 2000 - 13,974 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 13,974 vehicles across all affected models.

01V005001Reported January 8, 2001 - 47 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on January 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 47 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.

01V069000Reported March 8, 2001 - 192 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 192 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.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA08011Opened July 1, 2008 - Closed August 21, 2009

PASSENGER DOOR FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA08011Opened July 1, 2008 - Closed August 21, 2009

PASSENGER DOOR FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA08011Opened July 1, 2008 - Closed August 21, 2009

PASSENGER DOOR FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA08011Opened July 1, 2008 - Closed August 21, 2009

PASSENGER DOOR FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA08011Opened July 1, 2008 - Closed August 21, 2009

PASSENGER DOOR FIRE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

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

200116
200228
200317
200419
200514
200610
20078
200812
200910
20104
20122
20131
20145
20153
20161
20201
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.