2012 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Wheels (3 reports).

0Recalls
9Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2012 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant.

Most common 2012 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Wheels3
Engine2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Power Train1
Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System1
Visibility1
Air Bags1

What owners report

2025-05-16, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side air bags unexpectedly deployed, cracking the windshield and injuring his arm. No warning light was illuminated. Medical attention was not received. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bags to deploy. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
2023-02-08, Wheels
Lug nuts on these tires begin to loosen them selves within 1000 miles. My lug nuts will randomly fall off and need replaced. I can always tell my tires about to fall off when you use the break and they sound like they are going out.
2020-05-14, Electrical System
THE DRIVER WINDOW IS BREAKING WITHOUT CAUSE. HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. DID NOT TAKE PICTURE. BUT INSURANCE FIXED THE MOST RECENT SHATTERING INCIDENT--SO IF PICTURE NEEDED CAN OBTAIN IN THE FUTURE. ONCE OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. ANOTHER OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *TR
2017-10-18, Unknown Or Other
WHEN I ACCELERATE THERE IS A ELECTRIC RAZOR TYPE SOUND BUT STOPS WHEN I REACH CRUISING SPEED. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN WE GET TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAD A TIRE REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER 2017.
2016-02-26, Power Train
I PULLED UP TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH 1 CAR AHEAD, I STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR STARTED REVVING UP AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT

2012 Mitsubishi Galant questions

Does the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (3), Engine (2), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 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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