2009 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.

Most common 2009 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	10
Structure	4
Wheels	3
Tires	2
Power Train	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Seat Belts	1

What owners report

2024-01-16, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the front driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently and struck the contact’s face and chest. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately slammed on the brake pedal and then pulled into a parking spot. The contact stated there was no collision before the air bag deployment. The contact stated that she sustained pain in the face and on the chest but did not seek medical assistance. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to cut the air bag off the steering wheel and to take the vehicle to their location. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because the seat b

2023-05-03, Air Bags
Shannon bell private dealer is selling this car with a unrepairable cv axel. I purchased it and di my home work he rolled the miles back. He's falsely advertising it as clean tie and 190 something miles. That's even less then when I had it. Air bag lights are on and he unplugged the wires along with seatbelt so the lights don't show.

2020-10-02, Air Bags
SRS LIGHT LIGHT IS ON AFTER REPLACING AIRBAGS

2018-02-12, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, HE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS HEAD AND THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED BRUISES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. ADDITIONALLY, ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2017, WHILE DRIVING UNKNOWN SPEEDS AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED SOFT TISSUE AND SPLEEN INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED ME

2017-05-26, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DON HARRING MITSUBISHI DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,923.

2009 Mitsubishi Galant questions

Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (10), Structure (4), Wheels (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.