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2003 Mitsubishi Galant Seats Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
4%of 126 total for the year
Median mileage
1,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, 4% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,700 miles. 4 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 had purchased a new Mitsubishi gallant 2003 two weeks before being involved in a hit and run from the rear on the highway. Because I was struck from the rear, my seat must have jolted and ultimately broke so that I was in the lay down position. If I had someone in my backseat, I would've crushed their legs. If I were on a city street with only one hand on the wheel (as most people drive these days) I could've hurt myself more seriously or someone else. This seems like it's a major issue and should be addressed. Not safe. I will never purchase another Mitsubishi product again in my life. …”

NHTSA complaint #10051103, filed 2003-12, 1,100 miles

“I purchaed a Mitsubishi Galant 2003 on 8/19/03 from jim hudson Mitsubishi. On 8/23/2003 I was hit in the rear by a mini van. The front seats of the Galant slid back and the seats were broken. So myself and the driver were flat on our backs in the Galant. Just thought this was something that consumers should know. The seats should not have broken and went back the way they did.”

NHTSA complaint #10036952, filed 2003-08

“Vehicle was involved in a four car pile up. During the collision, vehicle was struck from the rear and front, and air bags deployed. Rear seat passenger hit the front passenger's seat, causing it to break. Front seat passenger sustained massive brain damage and blood clots. The passenger in the rear seat sustained a compound fracture to the right arm.”

NHTSA complaint #10044134, filed 2003-10

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200354%
200221%
200132%
199711%
199621%
199531%
199421%
1993111%
1988114%

Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
46 complaints
Body and structure
21 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Engine cooling
16 complaints
Brakes
14 complaints
Air bags
11 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Engine
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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