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Mitsubishi Galant 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

135Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
11Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
36Complaints 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.

Brakes31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System27 complaints

27 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V147000.

Visibility22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

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

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 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.

02V147000Reported May 29, 2002 - 3,378 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 3,378 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.

200212
200310
200420
200514
200619
200716
200813
200914
20103
20112
20125
20131
20141
20152
20161
20191
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.