Total Complaints
9 filings
MITSUBISHI GALANT · model year
2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT
9 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2008MITSUBISHIGALANT carries 9 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2008 GALANT is engine with 2 filings, followed by structure (1) and air bags (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 14 investigation files overlapping the 2008 GALANT. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
9
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20231013ENGINE
The engine died and fuel system does not work.
20231013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The engine died and fuel system does not work.
20190912ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I HAVE TROUBLE WITH STARTING THE CAR REPETITIVE ISSUE NEEDS A RECALL, THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDS A RECALL. THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS DONT WORK PROPERLY NEED A RECALL. PAINT JOB IS VERY FADED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AS WELL. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE'S NOT ALREADY RECALLS FOR THESE SAFETY ISSUES. PLEASE HELP
20190912STEERING
I HAVE TROUBLE WITH STARTING THE CAR REPETITIVE ISSUE NEEDS A RECALL, THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDS A RECALL. THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS DONT WORK PROPERLY NEED A RECALL. PAINT JOB IS VERY FADED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AS WELL. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE'S NOT ALREADY RECALLS FOR THESE SAFETY ISSUES. PLEASE HELP
20190912SUSPENSION
I HAVE TROUBLE WITH STARTING THE CAR REPETITIVE ISSUE NEEDS A RECALL, THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDS A RECALL. THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS DONT WORK PROPERLY NEED A RECALL. PAINT JOB IS VERY FADED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AS WELL. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE'S NOT ALREADY RECALLS FOR THESE SAFETY ISSUES. PLEASE HELP
20170614ENGINE
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS TIME BOTH, FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BANK CONVERTERS HAVE GONE OUT. I HAVE SPOKE WITH SEVERAL MECHANICS AND ALL SAY THERE IS AN ISSUE THAT MITSUBISHI SHOULD LOOK AT BUT THEY WILL NOT.
Mileage: 135,000
20160607STRUCTURE:BODY
THE DOOR PANELS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POP OUT CAUSING DOOR TO GERMANY JAMMED. NEED TO RECALL
20160307AIR BAGS
2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG QUESTIONS. *LD
20080508STRUCTURE
THE DOOR PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE POPS OUT, THEREFORE JAMMING THE DOOR IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THE PLASTIC CLIPS OR TAPS SEEM TO BE DEFECTIVE AND UNABLE TO HOLD THE PANEL IN PLACE. *TR
Mileage: 25,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT have?▼
The 2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT?▼
The most-complained component for the 2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT is ENGINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE and AIR BAGS.
Is the 2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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