2002 Mitsubishi Galant Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, 4% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 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.
“I've had this 2002 Mitsubishi Galant for a number of years and have always had a problem with the lights. They don't shine bright enough to clearly see the road ahead. It is a constant problem. I thought it was just a problem with my car, but it seems like other people have had the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11233978, filed 2019-07, 80,000 miles“Instrument panel lights don't come on. Fuses all ok, switches ok, reostat ok. Could be bulbs behind instrument panel - or circuit board. Can't drive at night -can't see the instrument panel. Interior lights ok. Blinker lights ok but won't turn off after making turn. Can't get information from Mitsubishi on what it may be.”
NHTSA complaint #10455586, filed 2012-04, 112,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the left turn signal failed to work intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. The contact was not included in recall NHTSA campaign number: 02v147000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10651321, filed 2014-10, 105,000 miles“I have a 2002 Galant, it was the first brand new car I bought for myself, the brakes squeaked the first day I've had to get the breaks done twice already and it only has 64,000 miles I've also gone through 2 sets of tires I'm about to buy new tires this week. In the last 2 months I've noticed it drives a lot harder now, there's odd noises coming out of the engine and it sounds like something is rubbing on the front tires when I drive. It pulls to the left really bad when I brake. If it's idling it sounds like it's struggling for air and shakes a little. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172056, filed 2006-10“Nhtsa recall 99 v 305 011/manufacturer's recall 990wvd0097 concerning electrical harness: windshield wipers/ fog lamps, and turn signal are inoperative. Manufacturer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered undder recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8011424, filed 2002-06Related service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 15 | 11% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
28 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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