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2004 Mitsubishi Galant Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
8%of 61 total for the year
Median mileage
77,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, 8% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles.

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.

“At about 50k miles both rear windows failed, went down on their own and won't go back up, I had to wedge them up to keep the in place. The paint on the rear bumper is oxidizing rapidly, this car has been parked in a garage for the entire time I have owned it. At about 90k miles I took my car in for a check engine light, it was a catalytic converter, I was told that the recall had expired and I would have to pay $1100 to replace the part. I sent an email to Mitsubishi that was unreturned.”

NHTSA complaint #10364041, filed 2010-11, 90,000 miles

“I purchased my first brand new car on 03-01-04 , since I had my vehicle it stared to make rattling noices when I press on the gas. The noice got loader and loader. I mitsu to fix the problem , I visited them 3 times and yet no one could find a problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10088700, filed 2004-08, 1,300 miles

“I own a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant that first had a recall on the emissions parts a few years ago. I recently have had the check engine light come back on and was told that the problem that I corrected due to the letter that I received was actually what is wrong with the car. I need a new catalytic converter or new s-2 sensor. I can' t afford either due to my mother passing away recently and the costs that incurred, and since it was recalled and the dealership looked at it and do the preventive maintenance, I am frustrated that this is an issue at this point. …”

NHTSA complaint #10242044, filed 2008-09, 65,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle would sporadically slip into the neutral gear. The failure increased the risk of an injury. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the core line pressure in the transmission failed. The entire transmission needed to be replaced at the cost of $5,200. She is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer stated that because her vehicle exceeded its warranty, they would not assume any financial responsibility. The failure and current mileages were 137,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10242001, filed 2008-09, 137,000 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 2007-03

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Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200714%
200614%
200528%
200458%
20031613%
20021310%
20012114%
20001914%
1999136%
199848%
1997911%
19961612%
1995157%
1994179%
1993222%
1992410%
1991813%
1990629%
198915%
1988114%

Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant

Body and structure
16 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Air bags
6 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Exterior 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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