EngineFuel system
Filed Oct 13, 2023
The engine died and fuel system does not work.
- NHTSA ID
- 11549856
- Incident
- May 22, 2023
2008 Mitsubishi Galant
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Oct 13, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant, most frequently naming the engine, body & structure and electrical categories. 37 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 2016 | 1 | 2 |
| Jun 2016 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun 2017 | 1 | 4 |
| Sep 2019 | 1 | 5 |
| Oct 2023 | 1 | 6 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine222.2%
- Body & structure222.2%
- Electrical111.1%
- Airbags111.1%
- Fuel system111.1%
- Steering111.1%
- Suspension111.1%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
ElectricalSteeringSuspension
Filed Sep 12, 2019
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
- NHTSA ID
- 11255190
- Incident
- Jan 1, 2014
Engine
Filed Jun 14, 2017
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.
- NHTSA ID
- 10995165
- Incident
- Apr 1, 2017
- Mileage
- 135,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Jun 7, 2016
THE DOOR PANELS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POP OUT CAUSING DOOR TO GERMANY JAMMED. NEED TO RECALL
- NHTSA ID
- 10873033
- Incident
- Feb 1, 2015
Airbags
Filed Mar 7, 2016
2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG QUESTIONS. *LD
- NHTSA ID
- 10839465
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2016
Body & structure
Filed May 8, 2008
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
- NHTSA ID
- 10227106
- Incident
- May 8, 2008
- Mileage
- 25,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
DEALER LETTER
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-23-00-001
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This 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.
TSB-23-00-004
STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
DEALER LETTER
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-22-54-003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This 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.
TT253
EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 43.1 |
| 2008Viewing | 6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 44.0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 44.0 |
| 2005 | 26 | 3 | 0 | 45.6 |
| 2004 | 61 | 1 | 0 | 38.7 |
| 2003 | 126 | 3 | 2 | 59.4 |
| 2002 | 135 | 3 | 2 | 62.0 |
| 2001 | 151 | 8 | 1 | 66.5 |
| 2000 | 136 | 7 | 0 | 57.5 |
| 1999 | 215 | 6 | 0 | 57.0 |
| 1998 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 45.1 |
| 1997 | 80 | 2 | 0 | 51.5 |
| 1996 | 136 | 4 | 1 | 61.5 |
| 1995 | 209 | 6 | 1 | 61.4 |
| 1994 | 198 | 4 | 2 | 62.6 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 39 | 1 | 2 | 47.0 |
| 1991 | 63 | 1 | 3 | 46.4 |
| 1990 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 45.7 |
| 1989 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 52.1 |
| 1988 | 7 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1987 | 9 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1986 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.