2000 Mitsubishi Galant Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 18%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,650miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the body and structure of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, 18% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,650 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am very disgusted, I purchased my 2000 mitusbishi Galant approximately a year and a half ago, I was my car weekly and wax my vehicle every 4 to 5 months, about 6 months ago my car started getting oxidation spots, I have a huge spot on the hood, all across the trunk and even on the hood of the car, it is really disgusting and throughout my town I have seen approximately 5 or 6 other black galants with the same problems to their paint! …”
NHTSA complaint #10132185, filed 2005-08, 90,620 miles“I own a 2000 mitsubisghi Galant. In 2004 the paint began to drastically fade on the hood, trunk & roof. I believe there is a defect in the paint job. I strongly believe Mitsubishi needs to issue a recall on the paint job!”
NHTSA complaint #10201308, filed 2007-08, 72,300 miles“My car is black and the paint is starting to get little white dots in big areas! I asked the Mitsubishi dealership about the problem with the paint and they told me it is with all the black 2000 Mitsubishi galants! As I see it , it should have been taken care by Mitsubishi! I don't feel like it makes the company look very good when I see all these black Galant's that look worse than mine! If it is not taken care of other people will know what kind of products Mitsubishi sells and won't buy one! I personally will not unless this is handled!”
NHTSA complaint #10261313, filed 2009-03, 110,000 miles“About 6 months ago I noticed that the paint on my black car was starting to get white/gray spots on the trunk and roof area mainly around my sun roof. It is now gotten much worse and has even started on my hood. My car is only 5 years old and it has always been kept in the garage and washed and waxed regularly. I am very displeased with this paint job. I noticed that there are many complaints about fading/oxidation and funny how most of them are 2000 and black. Same as mine.”
NHTSA complaint #10125322, filed 2005-06, 75,000 miles“There is a defect in the paint on my 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. As first I thought there was something I was doing wrong, until I found the numerous consumers with the same problem. I'm not sure how Mitsubishi has avoided a recall but this is a manufacturer defect and should be completely corrected by the company. The paint on the hood of my car started to become rough, then over the period of a few months began to come off. First the clear coat, then the paint, so now its down to the metal in some areas. Next it will rust, and I am not to blame. …”
NHTSA complaint #10230010, filed 2008-06, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10014421Oct 1, 2002Door hard to open from inside.
- 10014198Sep 1, 2002Clicking noise at instrument panel.
- 10014197Sep 1, 2002Door hard to open from inside.
- 10014192Sep 1, 2002Buzz rattle at rear floor.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2009 | 4 | 25% |
| 2008 | 2 | 33% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 6 | 23% |
| 2004 | 16 | 26% |
| 2003 | 21 | 17% |
| 2002 | 19 | 14% |
| 2001 | 16 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 18% |
| 1999 | 16 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 13 | 10% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 12 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
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 complaintsWheels
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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