2003 Mitsubishi Galant Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 37%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,673miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, 37% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,673 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant and already the heater is gone in it, I have searched the internet and learned that many others that have this vehicle has the same problem I think Mitsubishi should pay for this defect since we paid money out of a-- to replace thermostat,water hoses,etc and the problem still exist the heater only blows out cold air.”
NHTSA complaint #10153713, filed 2006-03, 94,123 miles“It started with a clicking noise when I turned the temperature control knob from cold to hot. Now the heater only blows cold air. This happened in a matter of 2 days. The windshield fogged up creating a very dangerous situation. I live in a town where nobody wants to work on a Mitsubishi. Looks like I'll drive 100 miles to get it fixed. How many more have to break before Mitsubishi fixes their problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10213828, filed 2008-01, 79,000 miles“Heat stopped working. Turned the heat on one day and it there was a rattling sound. When you turn the heat on it blows out cold air. The problem seemed to fix itself then it started again in the beginning of winter 07 and now has stopped again (may 2008). Defroster also does not work. When I took it to a mechanic I was told it was the heater coil which is strange b/c usually cars are much older before the heater coil goes out.”
NHTSA complaint #10229111, filed 2008-05, 75,000 miles“The beginning of this winter season, nov 2008 my car began to make odd noises from the dash board when I engaged the heater/defroster. I have discovered that numerous other owners of this make/model have experienced the same problem. In this economy, if Mitsubishi wants to continue to be able to sell cars, it should gain the trust and respect of it's current owners by compensating for the numerous problems they have with the Mitsubishi Galant.”
NHTSA complaint #10258738, filed 2009-02, 65,000 miles“I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Galant with problems with the heater control motor, from what I understand there have been an exuberant amount of these having this issue and it should be recalled by Mitsubishi seeing they charged 22,000 for this car and it is now only worth 3000.”
NHTSA complaint #10207910, filed 2007-11, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This 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.
- 10032588Oct 1, 2009Mitsubishi service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Front passenger door window switch warranty extension. Extending the warranty for the front passenger…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 18% |
| 2003 | 46 | 37% |
| 2002 | 21 | 16% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeats
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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