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2002 Mitsubishi Galant Wheels Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 135 total for the year
Median mileage
33,308miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, 3% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,308 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.

“2002 Mitsubishi Galant has a paint defect that is seen in every black Galant that is seen on the road. The manufacturer denies any responsibility. In addition the vehicle loses hub caps constantly. This can also be seen in almost every Galant on the road manufactured around those years.”

NHTSA complaint #10278325, filed 2009-07, 60,000 miles

“Faulty wheels (rims), on the date specified the local dealership where my vehicle was being serviced noticed that the after market wheel that Mitsubishi placed on the vehicle was not fitting properly and the lug nuts were not lined up properly on the rim holes, the dealership said this may explain some of the shaking in the wheels when braking as the rotors looked fine, when attempting to speak with the dealership that sold the vehicle they sad oh well its been two and a half years what do you expect us to do about it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10156702, filed 2006-05, 44,000 miles

“Airconditioning leaks from beneath glove compartment. Drained twice but company will not repair if there is the presence of any outside material such as a leaf, a piece of debris that they claim is in the system. Dealer repair stated that there is something in the body that is allowing debris to get in and when consumer indicated that was a car defect dealer said that there was nothing they could do. Therefore, defect in body caused problem with cooling system and neither is covered by warranty. Consumer is actively seeking remedy for this problem. Car handles like garbage. …”

NHTSA complaint #10070709, filed 2004-01, 22,616 miles

Related service bulletins

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012333%
2009319%
200614%
200243%
200043%
199963%
199621%
199510%
199463%
198915%

Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Brakes
28 complaints
Electrical system
26 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaints
Body and structure
19 complaints
Air bags
17 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Other or unknown
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
6 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Fuel 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology