2003 Mitsubishi Galant Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, 3% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,050 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 '03 Mitsubishi Galant (automatic) which now has approx 8000 miles. At approx. 4500 miles the vehicle began hesitating upon hard acceleration, such as when entering a freeway. The vehicle also hesitates while driving in stop and go traffic, such as what is done with in-town driving in traffic. At first I believed I had filled the gas tank with bad gasoline. The vehicle acted like it had a clogged fuel filter/line. I continued driving the vehicle while trying to figure out what was wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025249, filed 2003-07, 8,100 miles“Heater core in 2003 Galant has gone out, which means no heat in vehicle. Quotes for repair are between 900-1300, labor being 5-6 hours. I was told this seems to be a common defect in the Galant. There was an identical vehicle at the repair shop with exact same problem. Further searching on the internet reveals that this is a common problem & should be considered a defect that Mitsubishi motors should consider investigating.”
NHTSA complaint #10378316, filed 2011-01, 112,000 miles“Heater does not blow warm air anymore. Was told by dealer that this is a common problem, but should not be for the age of the vehicle. Will cost about $300 to fix. Also air always comes through the vents even in off position. Was told by dealer that this is another common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10170592, filed 2006-10“Check engine light keeps coming on. Told by dealership tune up would fix problem and it didn't fix it. Also car is unstable when first turned on, like it's going to cut off.”
NHTSA complaint #10144319, filed 2005-12Related recalls
- 04V428000Sep 1, 2004Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1999–2003, Eclipse 1998–2005, Montero 1998–2004 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 10240443Jul 21, 2023This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235608Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of…
- 10235606Apr 21, 2023This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130468Feb 27, 2018This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070Jul 29, 2015This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment…
- 10170099Mar 5, 2013This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10014427Oct 1, 2002Clicking from hvac system.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant
46 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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