2003 Mitsubishi Galant Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,468miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, 3% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,468 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“My vehicle's engine burned down. We were driving down the road when we saw smoke coming out of the engine compartment. When we rushed out of the vehicle,we noticed that some kind of liquid gas like substance was dropping on the ground with flame. That is when we realized that there was some kind of gasoline like defect must have caused the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10272735, filed 2009-06, 99,468 miles“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“Air bags didn't come out when accident occurred, there is smoke coming from exhaust not something is eating the gas up there is leakage coming from engine, oil, and radiator (unknown areas).”
NHTSA complaint #10586268, filed 2014-05, 177,759 miles“Check engine light suddenly came on and the vehicle lost all engine power and driving capabilities while driving at a low speed, turning a corner. There had been no other issues or indication of a failure of any kind. The car was pulled over on the roadside out of traffic and was able to be restarted with no problem. It was taken to a nearby auto parts store where they performed a free diagnostic check. The result that came back was generally regarding a vacuum issue in fuel system or lines. …”
NHTSA complaint #11458494, filed 2022-03Related recalls
- 03V442000Nov 4, 2003On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel return line hose fitting on the electric fuel pump may be restricted, causing excessive fuel pressure to build up in…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 2003, Eclipse Spyder 2003–2004, Eclipse 2003–2004
Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10017675Oct 1, 2005Fuel pump operation check - service manual revision.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 3 | 13% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
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 complaintsEquipment
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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