2000 Mitsubishi Galant Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 158,350miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, 1% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 158,350 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10643335, filed 2014-10, 230,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the temperature gauge needle would fluctuate continuously. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis, who stated that the failure was related to the radiator, which would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10505666, filed 2013-04, 86,700 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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