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2004 Mitsubishi Galant Equipment Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 61 total for the year
Median mileage
137,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, 2% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,000 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.

“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

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010111%
200714%
200614%
200514%
200412%
200343%
200254%
200132%
200032%
199942%
199723%
199643%
199563%
199463%
199112%

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
Engine cooling
5 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
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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