2002 Mitsubishi Galant Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,390miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, 5% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,390 miles. 1 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.
“I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, the knob that controls the air temperature in the car used to make a clicking noise when being turned from cold to hot & vice versa, it stopped making that noise and now I no longer have heat. I have searched the internet high & low and have found lots of complaints that this is a well known problem for these cars and that it is the heater control motor. I was told to file a complaint about the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10168226, filed 2006-09, 88,895 miles“Steering-car pulled to the right -remedy, tech said steering wheel off center, adjusted and cross rotated front tires. Brakes-grinding -remedy, tech said caliper supports were faulty, replaced supports and turned rotors, they would not replace rotors. Other-hood was not secure in hood latch, bounced up and down. -remedy, tech said hod latch out of adjustment, still bounced after car was picked up.”
NHTSA complaint #10070122, filed 2004-01, 8,390 miles“The fans makes noise and there is no A/C - heat. Dealership says that it may be the heater control unit. Searched the web and alot of mits. Galants are having this same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10206743, filed 2007-10, 1,000 miles“I purchased my car in 03'. I own a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant which has oxidation (fading paint) on the roof and side panels. The oxidation started in 04'. The dealership has refused to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10197173, filed 2007-07Related 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…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 7% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 7 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
6 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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