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Mitsubishi Galant 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

126Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
11Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
27Complaints 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.

Visibility46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

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

Suspension4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V442000.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 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.

03V442000Reported November 4, 2003 - 17,087 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 17,087 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.

PE08014Opened March 4, 2008 - Closed July 1, 2008

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

PE08014Opened March 4, 2008 - Closed July 1, 2008

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

PE08014Opened March 4, 2008 - Closed July 1, 2008

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

PE08014Opened March 4, 2008 - Closed July 1, 2008

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

PE08014Opened March 4, 2008 - Closed July 1, 2008

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

PE08014Opened March 4, 2008 - Closed July 1, 2008

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.

20039
20045
20059
200615
200728
200815
200921
20106
20114
20122
20134
20144
20152
20211
20221
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.