2004 Mitsubishi Galant
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Body, Seats & Latches
Body, Seats & Latches leads by volume: 17 of 61 complaints (28%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Driver Assistance & Speed Control include more deaths (1) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 126 in 2003 to 61 in 2004.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | vs. 2004 Midsize Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,950–3,900 | 2,950–3,700 | 2,700–4,100 | 2,700–4,100 | 2,700–4,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 20–21 | 21 | 19–23 | 19–23 | 19–23 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 17–18 / 25–26 | 18–19 / 25 | 17–20 / 25–27 | 17–20 / 25–27 | 16–20 / 25–27 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 423–444 | 423 | 386–468 | 386–468 | 386–468 | |
| Complaints filed | 135 | 126 | 61 | 26 | 24 | |
| Recalls issued | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 21 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 19 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant have?
1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?
Body, Seats & Latches: 17 of 61 NHTSA complaints (28%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant get?
EPA rates it 19–23 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?
EPA estimates $2,700–$4,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic 4-spd | 4 | 2.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 20 mpg (high) | 27 mpg (high) | 23 mpg (high) | $2,700 (low) | 386 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S4) | 6 | 3.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 17 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | 19 mpg (low) | $4,100 (high) | 468 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (1)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · Campaign 08V276000 · Jun 23, 2008
Defect: MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence: IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE REPORTED CONDITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.