2004 Mitsubishi Galant Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, 10% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“I have developed a consistent squealing of my front brakes with only 12,500 miles on my 2004 Galant ls. I recently took my car back to dealer for scheduled maintenance and reported this to dealer. Dealer said they could not recreate this problem. When bringing the TSB's for this vehicle and complaints similar to this problem, advisor said to bring it back and he would investigate it further. When pulling out of dealership, the squealing began immediately. What is up with this inattention to what could be a potentially serious problem? …”
NHTSA complaint #10144398, filed 2005-12, 12,000 miles“Consumer has had sensor in the ABS system replaced twice. *** no answer required*** the vehicle made a loud bang/squeaking and or rubbing sound, then the traction control system warning light illuminated followed by the ABS warning light. This was an intermittent problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10142111, filed 2005-10, 3,230 miles“I bought my 2004 Galant about 4 months ago. Everything was great till one day I tried to stop and I heard a loud grinding noise from my brakes. Then my traction light and my ABS light came on. I took it to the dealer where they said it was a sensor and it fixed the problem for 1 day. I have taken it back and they say there is nothing wrong. I thought I was buying a reliable car, but I guess not. I guess someone will have to die before the will get off their butts and fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10212947, filed 2007-12“The contact stated since purchase the vehicle shook when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle required excessive stopping distance at any speed. The dealership inspected the vehicle once, but was unable to determine a problem. The vehicle is currently at the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10150713, filed 2006-02, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10014149Jul 1, 2004Rust on brake rotor.
- 10014380Jun 1, 2004Rust on brake rotors.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 17% |
| 2006 | 4 | 17% |
| 2005 | 6 | 23% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 14 | 11% |
| 2002 | 28 | 21% |
| 2001 | 33 | 22% |
| 2000 | 17 | 13% |
| 1999 | 96 | 45% |
| 1998 | 12 | 23% |
| 1997 | 13 | 16% |
| 1996 | 30 | 22% |
| 1995 | 35 | 17% |
| 1994 | 20 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsAir bags
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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