2008 Mitsubishi Galant

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Structure2
2. Engine2
3. Air bags1
4. Steering1
5. Suspension1
6. Fuel/propulsion system1
7. Electrical system1

Latest complaints

• Oct 13, 2023IL
  Engine · Fuel/propulsion system

  The engine died and fuel system does not work.

• Sep 12, 2019TX
  Electrical system · Steering · Suspension

  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

• Jun 14, 2017NC135,000 mi
  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.

• Jun 7, 2016PA
  Structure › Body

  The door panels on driver and passenger side pop out causing door to germany jammed. Need to recall

• Mar 7, 2016IL
  Air bags

  2008 mitsubishi galant. consumer writes in regards to airbag questions. *ld

• May 8, 2008NY25,000 mi
  Structure

  The door panel on the drivers side pops out, therefore jamming the door in the closed position. The plastic clips or taps seem to be defective and unable to hold the panel in place. *tr

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.
• 10170763The door lock switch rocker button is now available separately. This TSB provides replacement instructions for the affected service manuals.
• 10170761The door lock switch rocker button is now available separately. This TSB adds replacement instructions to the affected service manuals.
• 10170694The driver's side central door lock switch rocker button is now available through spare parts. It is no longer necessary to replace the entire switch assembly for a broken switch rocker button. This TSB provides the part number and instructions for installation of a new drivers central door lock switch rocker button.
• 10170107This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170106This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170104This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170103This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170102This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
• 10170101This 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.
• 10055619Mitsubishi: this bulletin IS an introduction to mapcare and the map update purchase for mitsubishi multi communications system. This does not apply to mitsubishi multi entertainment system for the 2014 and later mirage. Included in the mapcare update are: lancer, lancer sportback, lancer evolution, outlander, and outlander sport/rvr model year 2014. Map updates for purchase include: lancer/ lancer evolution model years 2008-2013. Lancer sportback model years 2009-2013. Outlander model years 2007-2013. Outlander sport/rvr model years 2001-2013, endeavor model years 2007-2011, galant model years 2007-2012, i-miev model years 2012-2013.
• 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.

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