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2007 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

A typical year for this model

The 2007 Mitsubishi Galant sits mid-pack among Galant years: 31 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 36, with a single recall and no defect investigations.

Airbags leads the complaint categories with 8 reports (26% of the total).

31

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

7

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Galant years?

Galant NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 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, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Mitsubishi Galant problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags826%
Brakes516%
Engine413%
Fuel System310%
Other310%
Body & Structure26%
Visibility & Wipers13%
Lighting13%
Seat Belts13%
Steering13%
Tires & Wheels13%
Transmission13%

Does the 2007 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.

“I HAVE HAD TWO CAR ACCIDENTS IN MY 2007 GALLANT ONE IN WHICH MY ENTIRE FRONT END CAME OFF AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED OVER $5500.00 IN DAMAGE THE SECOND ONE WAS A SIDE IMPACT IN WHICH MY PASSENGER DOORS WERE BOTH HIT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · January 10, 2006 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO WORK SEVERAL TIMES AND THE FAILURE PROGRESSED INTERMITTENTLY. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT LOST…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 9, 2014 · crash

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED SEVERAL TIMES TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 12, 2013

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, FUEL FUMES EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION, WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL POURED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · September 14, 2014

“I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE NOVEMBER 2007. I HAVE BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN A NUMBER OF TIMES TO HAVE MY BREAKS DONE AND THEN AND NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED BUT SWITCH PADS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A SPECIALIST AND I WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE BAD BUT THIS WAS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. IN FEB 09 I HAD THE DEALERSHIP…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · March 1, 2008

2007 Mitsubishi Galant — common questions

Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

It is close to typical for the Galant: 31 NHTSA complaints, 1 recall, and no investigations on file.

What are the most common 2007 Galant problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are airbags (8 complaints), brakes (5 complaints), engine (4 complaints).

Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 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.