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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
Owner complaints (6)
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #25 for the most complaints (median 26).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2008 Mitsubishi Galant version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant 2.4 L Automatic (S4) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Galant 3.8 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.