2008 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).

0Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2008 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.

Most common 2008 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Engine2
Air Bags1
Electrical System1
Steering1
Suspension1
Fuel/Propulsion System1

What owners report

2023-10-13, Engine
The engine died and fuel system does not work.
2019-09-12, Electrical 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
2017-06-14, Engine
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.
2016-06-07, Structure
THE DOOR PANELS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POP OUT CAUSING DOOR TO GERMANY JAMMED. NEED TO RECALL
2016-03-07, Air Bags
2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG QUESTIONS. *LD

2008 Mitsubishi Galant questions

Does the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Engine (2), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Mitsubishi Galant has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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