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US recalls (1)
Electrical system: ignition
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Canadian recalls (1)
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2008-07-28 · campaign 2008-264
On certain vehicles, the ignition key interlock cable may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition when the gearshift mechanism is not in the PARK position. 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. This could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs.
Owner complaints (61)
Owners filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (5 crashes, 1 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 26).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Structure | 16 | |
| Visibility | 8 | |
| Air bags | 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 4 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Seat belts | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Mitsubishi Galant version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Galant 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Galant 3.8 L Automatic (S4) | 17 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
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