2000 Mitsubishi Galant Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 8%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,325miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, 8% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,325 miles. 11 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle was involved in a front collision. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10022135, filed 2003-06, 14,325 miles“Consumer was involved in an accident. Consumers head went into the windshield and cracked the glass. This happened because the belt restraint did not sufficiently hold consumer and the air bags did not deploy. Consumer suffered a concussion as a result of the accident. After contacting Mitsubishi's claims service, they found nothing wrong with the seat belts or the air bags.”
NHTSA complaint #566580, filed 2002-07“While waiting and vehicle was idling, another vehicle rearended the Galant, causing it to rearend another vehicle. Upon impact with the other vehicle, the front air bags failed to deploy. Three (3) passengers were injured.*jbconsumer suffered neck, back and soft tissue pelvic injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #8010373, filed 2002-05“Consumer was driving at approximately 30 MPH and rearended another vehicle after sliding due to dirt on road . Dual airbags did not deploy. Front passenger sustained minor injuries. Consumer contacted manufacturer, but was not given explanation.”
NHTSA complaint #894037, filed 2001-08“Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a cow. At approximately 45-50 MPH impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #880684, filed 2001-02Related service bulletins
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 33% |
| 2009 | 10 | 63% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 8 | 33% |
| 2006 | 5 | 21% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 17 | 13% |
| 2001 | 31 | 21% |
| 2000 | 11 | 8% |
| 1999 | 12 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 10% |
| 1996 | 20 | 15% |
| 1995 | 30 | 14% |
| 1994 | 35 | 18% |
| 1993 | 2 | 22% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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