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2006 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2006 Mitsubishi Galant sits mid-pack among Galant years: 37 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 36, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (9), airbags (5), and brakes (4), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

37

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

5

Crash-involved

2

Fires reported

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Galant years?

Galant NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted296 complaints1985: 0 complaints1986: 6 complaints1987: 9 complaints1988: 7 complaints1989: 20 complaints1990: 32 complaints1991: 78 complaints1992: 43 complaints1993: 11 complaints1994: 284 complaints1995: 296 complaints1996: 200 complaints1997: 110 complaints1998: 69 complaints1999: 296 complaints2000: 183 complaints2001: 211 complaints2002: 175 complaints2003: 167 complaints2004: 68 complaints2005: 34 complaints2006: 37 complaints2007: 31 complaints2008: 9 complaints2009: 23 complaints2010: 12 complaints2011: 7 complaints2012: 11 complaints
Galant NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Mitsubishi Galant problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System924%
Airbags514%
Brakes411%
Visibility & Wipers38%
Lighting38%
Body & Structure38%
Steering25%
Tires & Wheels25%
Engine13%
Suspension13%
Fuel System13%
Other13%
Transmission13%
Speed Control13%

Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

08V454000Fuel SystemSeptember 9, 2008 · 45,988 units

Defect

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 45,988 MY 2005-2007 ENDEAVOR, GALANT, ECLIPSE COUPE, AND MY 2007 ECLIPSE SPYDER VEHICLES. THE BRACKET THAT IS THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK MOUNTING STRAP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY FORMED DURING A METAL STAMPING PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS ONE OF THE TWO FUEL TANK STRAPS TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS LOCATED. IN THE EVENT THE FUEL TANK IS FULL AND THE VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO A SEVERE COLLISION, THE BRACKET MAY BREAK AND ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO DROP DOWN, POSSIBLY CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNTING BRACKET HAS SPLITTING BEYOND A SPECIFIC LIMIT. VEHICLES WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE SPLITTING WILL BE REPAIRED USING A REINFORCEMENT CAP, A SPECIAL STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE, AND A RIVET TO REINFORCE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING BRACKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WIRE WAS MELTED. THE WIRE HARNESS WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS LATER, THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 1, 2014 · fire

“I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT I WENT DOWN A DITCH I HIT A TREE AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DISPLAY I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG BECAUSE MY AIRBAG DID NOT CAME OUT WHEN I WAS IN THAT BAD ACCIDENT AND I DIDN'T THE FRONT OF MY CAR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · September 29, 2018 · crash

“PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES ON 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE BRAKES WERE SQUEAKING SO I TOOK IT INTO THE SHOP. THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE BRAKES PADS THIS WAS AT 16945 MILES, AGAIN AT 22380 MILES, REPLACE BACK BRAKES AT 23403 NOW THE BRAKES ARE GONE AGAIN AT 28552. THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS JUST BRAKE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 1, 2006

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT BEGAN TO ADJUST THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. WHILE ADJUSTING THE MIRROR, THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY FRACTURED FROM THE WINDSHIELD AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · May 3, 2011

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WIRE WAS MELTED. THE WIRE HARNESS WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS LATER, THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · September 1, 2014 · fire

2006 Mitsubishi Galant — common questions

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

It is close to typical for the Galant: 37 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2006 Galant problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (9 complaints), airbags (5 complaints), brakes (4 complaints).

Does the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Mitsubishi Galant years should you avoid?

Based on 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 record among Galant years belongs to 1985.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.