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 2003-10Related service bulletins
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Seats: other model years
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 complaintsEquipment
4 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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