2004 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, 7% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Began having trouble with both rear windows. The windows would intermittently become unresponsive to controls both at the driver seat and the controls on the doors. Brought the car in before the warranty expired (4 yrs, 8 mos) to get windows repaired, dealer could not duplicate the errors and did not do any service on the car. Six months later (after warranty expired), the rear, passenger side power window went completely down on its own (I had not touched window controls). While I was driving my car and would not go back up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10340975, filed 2010-07, 63,000 miles“Electrical - I have replaced my right brake light about 20 times before I was informed it was an electrical issue. I purchased a new socket the light work for 2 weeks and now its off again. Unknown - everytime it rains hard my front passenger floods with a pool of water. This is the second time this has happened now my car smell like mold. The dealer told me there were leaves clogging the hose, out of everyone I know with a car this has never happened to them. I can't wait to trade this car in. I will never ever get a mitsu and I will stop anyone I know from purchasing one.”
NHTSA complaint #10430556, filed 2011-10, 10,000 miles“2004 Mitsubishi Galant customer has concerns about engine light coming on* the consumer stated the vehicle was reprogrammed on december 30, 2006. The consumer stated the vehicle sounds like it has a bad muffler.”
NHTSA complaint #10184800, filed 2007-03Related recalls
- 08V276000Jun 20, 2008Mitsubishi is recalling 73,000 my 2004-2006 gallant passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 2004–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10170102May 21, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This 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.
- 10019044Jan 1, 2006Alternator b+ terminal replacement. To include 2007 mitsubishi eclipse spyder.
- 10016133Apr 1, 2005Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
- 10018375Dec 1, 2004Time interval adjustments for lights and wipers. All mitsubishi models with adjustable time interval function for wiper and lights. Tech talk.
- 10013756Sep 1, 2004New 3 wire a/c pressure sensor.
- 10013752Sep 1, 2004Center display compass troubleshooting.
- 10013673Aug 1, 2004Tcl off indicator comes on with malfunction indicator lamp (mil). Mitsubishi tech talk.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 9 | 38% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 7% |
| 2003 | 17 | 13% |
| 2002 | 26 | 19% |
| 2001 | 13 | 9% |
| 2000 | 21 | 15% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 6 | 11% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 15 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 9 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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