2006 Mitsubishi Galant
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. Newest first.
Mitsubishi IS recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. the bracket that IS the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. the process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Owner complaints
24 complaints4 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel filler tube IS rusted through and it leaks while fueling the car. Puddles underneath the car. *tr
- Air bags
I was in an accident I went down a ditch I hit a tree and the airbag did not display I want to know if there was a recall on the airbag because my airbag did not came out when I was in that bad accident and I didn't the front of my car
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting › Brake lights
TL* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the rear passenger side brake light would not operate. The contact discovered that the passenger side brake light wire was melted. The wire harness was replaced and the failure was remedied. Approximately 8 months later, the…
TL* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the rear passenger side brake light would not operate. The contact discovered that the passenger side brake light wire was melted. The wire harness was replaced and the failure was remedied. Approximately 8 months later, the rear driver side brake light would not operate. The contact discovered that the driver side brake light wire harness had also melted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unavailable.
- Structure › Body › Door
In hot weather the doors stick causing the outer door and inner panel to separate making it unable to be opened from outside nor inside. Have to keep pushing on door to make it unstuck before you can enter or get out. Large risk of being stuck inside car in heat. *tr
- Electrical system · Equipment
The key casing seems to fall apart after a short while, my concern IS if this happens while driving will it "kill" the entire system, has this been questioned before? *tr
- Electrical system
I have heard noise before coming thru the passenger side door. Radio speaker stopped working, then smoking from passenger side door in the door handle. I fear for my children's safety. *tr
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the key housing assembly became detached from the key, causing the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the key housing assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The vin was unavailable.
- Air bags · Structure
The dashboard passenger side has come loose from behind glove box. This houses the air bag could prevent proper deployment or dangerous deployment. *tr
- Structure · Visibility · Wheels
The wheel covers on my car flew off random times going down the interstate. tires were in good condition but it seems that anytime I went over 70mph I would lose a hubcap. This could cause an accident or car damage. headliner in back window has started to come down blocking rear view. the…
The wheel covers on my car flew off random times going down the interstate. tires were in good condition but it seems that anytime I went over 70mph I would lose a hubcap. This could cause an accident or car damage. headliner in back window has started to come down blocking rear view. the dashboard passenger side has come loose from behind glove box. this houses the air bag could prevent proper deployment or dangerous deployment if its ever needed. lastly, the clear coat on the trunk has chipped away. I know at one point there was a recall on (black) cars for this specific reason. except my car IS gold. :( on the positive note the engine and transmission have been great. *tr
- Air bags › Side/window
I lost control of the vehicle swerved out of control and rolled over and the side airbags did not deploy. *tr
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting · Service brakes, hydraulic
Lamp sockets for both left and right side brake lights burnt out at 5 years, 2 months with less than 50,000 miles. if one side went out I'D call it a manufacturer defect. both sides,...seems more like an engineering problem. only the contact for the brake side of the 2057 lamp was melted and…
Lamp sockets for both left and right side brake lights burnt out at 5 years, 2 months with less than 50,000 miles. if one side went out I'D call it a manufacturer defect. both sides,...seems more like an engineering problem. only the contact for the brake side of the 2057 lamp was melted and recessed. the tail lamp side of the socket IS still clean. put in a gm replacement socket which looks better made than the oem. just glad the wife did not get rear-ended. Hung onto the old sockets just in case someone might be interested in looking at them. lots of tailgaters in my state, so brake lights are important here.
- Visibility
TL* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi galant. The vehicle was parked when the contact began to adjust the rear view mirror. While adjusting the mirror, the entire assembly fractured from the windshield and cracked the windshield. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 141,000.
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi galant. While the vehicle was parked, the contact inserted the key to turn on the ignition when the key broke off of the key fob. The dealer was contacted who stated there was a fee to replace the key. The key was not replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
- Electrical system
2006 mitsubishi galant both keys used to start my vehicle have shattered into several pieces while attempting to start the vehicle. The first key broke around july 14 2007 and the second key breaking more recent on 25 november2010. When the keys break they go into several smaller pieces and almost…
2006 mitsubishi galant both keys used to start my vehicle have shattered into several pieces while attempting to start the vehicle. The first key broke around july 14 2007 and the second key breaking more recent on 25 november2010. When the keys break they go into several smaller pieces and almost impossible to find all the parts and pieces creating a choking hazard for both children and animals. If needed I can provide pictures. When this second key broke into 7 pieces I was not able to locate all pieces. Approximately 24-48 hours later I observed, by way of passing the plastic piece, that my young puppy had located the piece and swallowed the plastic. I fear that if this would have been my child that found the piece that I would have a larger problem to take care of. I contacted mitsubishi about this problem and they stated that since my vehicle was not still under warranty that they would not help me and that I needed to purchase a new key that was made of better material. The cost to replace one key IS $200. Mitsubishi advised that they were not responsible to fix the problem, even if it did cause a choking hazard, since my vehicle IS not under warranty and that if my child or puppy choked on the piece that I should have watched them better than what I did. *Tr
- Electrical system
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi galant. While starting the vehicle, the key shattered into six pieces. The contact had to use the spare key to start the vehicle. Later the spare key shattered as well. The contact was able to piece the key together but every time he started the vehicle, the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi galant. While starting the vehicle, the key shattered into six pieces. The contact had to use the spare key to start the vehicle. Later the spare key shattered as well. The contact was able to piece the key together but every time he started the vehicle, the failure occurred again. The keys had not been replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000 and the current mileage was approximately 102,000.
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Rear window regulators broke one month apart. the rear driver's side regulator broke in september 2010 and rear passenger regulator broke in october 2010. car has been owned for 4 years. *Tr
- Electrical system
2006 mitsubishi galant, 109,777 miles: driving home through the middle of the sonoran desert in southern arizona at 11:30pm my galant electrically died. my alternator, battery, engine control module, electric distribution module, passenger side air bag, head lights, radio all went dead. dealer…
2006 mitsubishi galant, 109,777 miles: driving home through the middle of the sonoran desert in southern arizona at 11:30pm my galant electrically died. my alternator, battery, engine control module, electric distribution module, passenger side air bag, head lights, radio all went dead. dealer found three power cables to the airbag system that run under the carpet on passenger side of the transmission hump had shorted out because three protrusions on a body weld worked through the insulation and shorted all power to ground. if this happened on the center lane on the freeway at rush hour I could have been killed possibly along with other drivers. *Tr
- Exterior lighting
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that in september 2009, she began replacing the rear brake light bulbs and headlights every 2-3 months. The dealer could offer no explanations for the failures and stated that any repairs would be performed at the owner's expense. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that in september 2009, she began replacing the rear brake light bulbs and headlights every 2-3 months. The dealer could offer no explanations for the failures and stated that any repairs would be performed at the owner's expense. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The current mileage was approximately 111,000.
- Air bags › Frontal
Front end collision at about 50 mph airbags did not deploy on the car. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering › Rack and pinion · Suspension › Front · Tires
I have a 2006 mitsubishi galant and have had it in the shop repeatedly for the front suspension, brakes, electrical problems and now I'm having transmission problems and lots of engine noise. My front suspension has a squawking sound everytime you go over a speed bump, the whole front end has been…
I have a 2006 mitsubishi galant and have had it in the shop repeatedly for the front suspension, brakes, electrical problems and now I'm having transmission problems and lots of engine noise. My front suspension has a squawking sound everytime you go over a speed bump, the whole front end has been rebuilt but it IS still doing the same thing. This started at about 8,800 miles and there IS now 23,000 and the dealership IS telling me there IS nothing wrong my brakes have been squeaking since about 8,800 miles also and they have replaced my front pads since there was a tech bulletin placed and yet this has still not fixed the squeaking. My engine idle fluctuates while sitting in drive and my engine has a loud start up sound almost like there IS an exhaust leak but there IS not. my transmission when first shifted into reverse stutters as I pull out of my driveway and when in drive you can feel the transmission stutter as long as the car IS cold. my car also pulls to left within 4 seconds after not holding the steering wheel extremely tight and this started after they replaced the rack-in-pinion. I have a metal rattling sound coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle but when it IS taken into the dealership they state that they could not produce the concern. Yet they have heard it before and had to replace all the springs and pins in the brakes. my tires have worn down dramatically on the outsides even though the correct amount of tire pressure IS in the tires. There has not been a time when I have ever been less than 3 lbs under pressure. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
At about 6000 miles my brakes began to squeak. the dealer replaced the rear pads. the brakes still squeaked. the dealer replaced the front pads, saying they had found a "service bulletin" which addressed the problem. for a short time the brakes were ok, but now (at 11000 miles) are squeaking…
At about 6000 miles my brakes began to squeak. the dealer replaced the rear pads. the brakes still squeaked. the dealer replaced the front pads, saying they had found a "service bulletin" which addressed the problem. for a short time the brakes were ok, but now (at 11000 miles) are squeaking again. I am trying to determine if there are others with the same problem or if there IS in fact a recall/bulletin before I go back to the dealer and/or mitsubishi motors. *jb
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Problems with the brakes on 2006 mitsubishi galant. the brakes were squeaking so I took it into the shop. they said they replaced the brakes pads this was at 16945 miles, again at 22380 miles, replace back brakes at 23403 now the brakes are gone again at 28552. they told me that it was just brake dust and no problem with the brakes but in less then 3 weeks the brakes are down metal to metal. *jb
- Air bags · Vehicle speed control
TL* - the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi gallant. the consumer put the vehicle in drive and all of a sudden, the vehicle accelerated to 60 mph and the steering wheel locked. The ocnsumer could not turn it at all. the contact used all of the strength in her arms to turn it a couple of inches…
TL* - the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi gallant. the consumer put the vehicle in drive and all of a sudden, the vehicle accelerated to 60 mph and the steering wheel locked. The ocnsumer could not turn it at all. the contact used all of the strength in her arms to turn it a couple of inches avoid hitting a light post. when she tried to stop the vehicle by pumping the brakes they did not work, she could not turn the ignition off. the vehicle finally stopped when she ran up on the curb and hit a sign that was being held up by cement. the contact hit the curb in an attempt to keep from crashing into another vehicle. the contacts insurance agent suggested that she have the vehicle towed by the dealership, who refused the vehicle. the agent then had the vehicle towed to a collision center near where the vehicle had crashed. the vehicle was repaired at the collision center and then taken to mitsubishi, where they said that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the contact stated that after the repairs had been made it would accelerate or decelerate on its own. the contact was afraid and did not want the vehicle anymore. the contact was told by dealer that they were going to trade and that she would get another 2006 mitsubishi. the failure mileage and the current mileage were both 11,000. *ak the contact received a 2007 galant. The contact has included the insurance claim for the vehicle, and requested a letter from the mitubushi dealership stating that the car was defective, however mitubushi IS stating that there were no problems with the vehicle at the time of the accident. The consumer also stated the air bags failed to deploy. The consumer stated there was no police report. *update 5/3/07 *tr
- Steering
Dt*: the contact stated the steering was over reacting causing the vehicle to be very difficult to control while making left or right turns at 65 mph. once the contact slowed down to 45 mph, the vehicle had better control but it seemed like the vehicle was electronically operating itself through…
Dt*: the contact stated the steering was over reacting causing the vehicle to be very difficult to control while making left or right turns at 65 mph. once the contact slowed down to 45 mph, the vehicle had better control but it seemed like the vehicle was electronically operating itself through the turns and was very difficult to control. the vehicle had not been to a service dealer. the vehicle was a rental. the consumer stated while driving on the freeway, a vehicle veered into her lane which required her to do a quick evasive maneuver, the turn the consumer made to avoid the other vehicle was quick, but small. The vehicle seemed to over react to the consumer's input and went out of control. The consumer had to correct the vehicle's steering to keep the vehicle from overcorrecting. The vehicle was a rental car. Updated 12/05/06. *Jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10240443This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235609This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or 100 lbs.
- 10235606This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 10174065This is an Advanced Technical Information Notice that was sent to dealers, informing them that a catalytic converter warranty extension will be launched December 19, 2013 for certain 2006-2008 Galant V6, 2006-2008 Eclipse V6, and 2007-2008 Eclipse Spyder V6 registered in the states of California, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. This warranty extension will also apply to certain 2008 Galant V6, 2008 Eclipse V6, and 2008 Eclipse Spyder V6 registered in the states of Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The TSB outlining the warranty extension will be available December 19, 2013 on MEDIC and MDL. Notification letters will be sent to owners of affected vehicles, notifying them of the catalytic converter extended warranty.
- 10173901Due to variations in production, certain exhaust manifold mounted catalytic converters may experience catalyst layer separation on affected vehicles. If this occurs, the MIL will illuminate with DTC P0421 or P0431, "Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold" stored in the PCM. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. is extending the catalytic converter warranty only on affected vehicles currently registered in certain states from 8 years / 80,000 miles to 10 years / 120,000 miles.
- 10172523This TSB supercedes TSB-09-42A-015, issued October, 2009, to update affected vehicles, add Outlander Sport and add FAST Key case part numbers. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) integrated key case and FAST Key Transmitter case repair kits are now available. If the plastic parts of the key are broken or missing, but the key functions properly, use the appropriate service parts kit instead of replacing the entire key assembly. When replacing only the key case, it is not necessary to program immobilizer, RKE and OSS functions. For integrated RKE keys, once the electronic components are transferred to the new case, the key can be cut to the vehicle's key code.
- 10170853Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10152965This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool used in replacement of the Toe Control Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10130468This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- 10054659Mitsubishi: see document search button for owner letter. Certain exhaust manifold mounted catalytic converters will experience catalyst layer separation due to production variations and will cause malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to illuminate. Model 2006-2008 galant, eclipse, eclipse spyder.
- 10037326Mitsubishi: the throttle actuator control motor initialization procedure for 2006-2011 galant.
- 10030267Mitsubishi: in certain model/model years vehicles, the coils have been found to overheat and possibly melt; check ground point #12 for signs of corrosion, especially if the battery has recently been replaced. High resistance at the ground can cause coils to overheat.
- 10021743Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected.
- 10021705Extended warranty for partial zero emissions.
- 10020105Seat belt stopper button replacement.
- 10020043Incorrect software parameters in the pcm may cause the mil to illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p0335 and/or p0340 (crankshaft or camshaft position sensor circuit) to set in the pcm.
- 10019921Freeze-frame data for misfire conditions.
- 10019920Incorrect software parameters in the pcm may cause the mil to illuminate and diagnostic trouble code p0134 and/or p0154 (heated oxygen sensor circuit no activity detected) to set in the pcm during engine warm-up. Pcm reprogramming for dtc p0134 / p0154.
- 10019649Tire pressure monitoring system.
- 10019648A/t shift cable adjustment for dtc p1770 or p0705.
- 10019467Rear suspension stay replacement. Incorrectly stamped in the center of it mounting point.
- 10018800Theft alarm random activation.
- 10018799Radiator sensor circuit diagram - service manual revision.
- 10018782Rear suspension bushing replacement - service manual revision. Various models including the 2006 endeavor.
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