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US recalls (2)
Equipment: other, labels
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037 OR MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Fuel system
2003-11-10 · campaign 2003-277 · 635 vehicles
On certain vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in the fuel injection system. Excessive fuel pressure may result in the fuel return hose becoming dislodged, resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. Correction: Dealer will inspect the fuel pump pressure. Those vehicles exhibiting higher than normal fuel pump pressure will receive fuel pump modifications.
Owner complaints (126)
Owners filed 126 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant (15 crashes, 4 fires, 13 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 26).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Visibility | 45 | |
| Structure | 21 | |
| Electrical system | 17 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | |
| Air bags | 11 | |
| Power train | 6 | |
| Unknown or other | 6 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
| 2003 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Mitsubishi Galant version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Galant 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Galant 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 25 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Galant 3.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
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