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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant.
Owner complaints (9)
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant (1 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #20 for the most complaints (median 26).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
| Power train | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Mitsubishi Galant 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Mitsubishi Galant version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant 2.4 L Automatic (S4) | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
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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.