Mitsubishi Galant years to avoid
The Mitsubishi Galant years to avoid are 1999, 1995, 1994, 2001, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 1997, 1991, 1998, 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1985 is the cleanest year on record.
2,429
Total complaints
27
Recall campaigns
1985–2012
Years covered
12
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Galant years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | High complaint rate | 296 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 296 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 284 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 211 | |
| 1996 | High complaint rate | 200 | |
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 183 | |
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 175 | |
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 167 | |
| 1997 | High complaint rate | 110 | |
| 1991 | High complaint rate | 78 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 69 | |
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 68 |
Every Galant year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 12 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 31 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 37 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 34 | 3 | |
| 2004avoid | 68 | 1 | |
| 2003avoid | 167 | 3 | |
| 2002avoid | 175 | 3 | |
| 2001avoid | 211 | 8 | |
| 2000avoid | 183 | 7 | |
| 1999avoid | 296 | 6 | |
| 1998avoid | 69 | 2 | |
| 1997avoid | 110 | 2 | |
| 1996avoid | 200 | 4 | |
| 1995avoid | 296 | 6 | |
| 1994avoid | 284 | 4 | |
| 1993 | 11 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 43 | 1 | |
| 1991avoid | 78 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 32 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 20 | 1 | |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 9 | 2 | |
| 1986 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Mitsubishi Galant years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Galant years to avoid are 1999, 1995, 1994, 2001, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 1997, 1991, 1998, 2004. The cleanest year on record is 1985.
What is the best year for the Mitsubishi Galant?
By complaint volume, 1985 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Galant years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Mitsubishi Galant have?
Across all model years, the Galant has 27 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,429 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.