2004 Mitsubishi Galant Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, 10% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles. 1 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.
“My car started showing the srs light three weeks ago.I waited if it will go off by itself but never did. I bought it in 2014 at the auction but later to discover some issue on it,the front manifold is broken:I was able to fix that.the AC condenser is not in the car which I ve not fix:I guest that could be result of accident from the last user.it has braking issue:I was able to fix that.the engine give ratling noise doing cold start and the the transmission shift forcefully.”
NHTSA complaint #10722120, filed 2015-05“The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. While the vehicle was parked, a crack was noticed above the passenger side glove box. The air bag was visible. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10871275, filed 2016-05, 62,000 miles“After spending money on drained battery and ruined alternator the mechanic noticed the security system being at fault . Pep Boys did not offer refund of almost $500.00”
NHTSA complaint #11473098, filed 2022-07“Dt: consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident. It struck concrete median separator on highway at about 65 to 75 MPH . Upon impact air bags did not deploy. Vehicle struck concrete wall head on. Accident occurred about 6:30 pm. Vehicle was equipped with both passenger and driver side air bags but neither deployed. Colorado state patrol rated damage to front end a 3 on a scale of 1 to 3, 3 being most severe. There was no inspection of vehicle by someone who could identify problem yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10125667, filed 2005-08Related service bulletins
- 10170853Jan 8, 2013Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 33% |
| 2009 | 10 | 63% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 8 | 33% |
| 2006 | 5 | 21% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 17 | 13% |
| 2001 | 31 | 21% |
| 2000 | 11 | 8% |
| 1999 | 12 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 10% |
| 1996 | 20 | 15% |
| 1995 | 30 | 14% |
| 1994 | 35 | 18% |
| 1993 | 2 | 22% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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