2004 Mitsubishi Galant Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 26%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,296miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, 26% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,296 miles.
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“In oct. 2006 I took my vehicle in because the right front and rear doors were sticking and not opening at times. The dealer replaced the door panels. In july 2008 I took the vehicle to a different dealer for the same problem with right front and rear doors. They replaced the clips that hold the door panel to the frame, sighting poor design of the door panels. Currently (jan. 2010) I am again having this problem with the right front and rear doors again and now the driver's front door. This will be the third time I've had this issue with the passenger doors. …”
NHTSA complaint #10303019, filed 2010-01, 73,925 miles“The driver side door panel gets caught on the b pillar almost every time the door is closed making it near impossible to open. Also a few weeks after this started happening the window started to stick in the down position only going up after beating on the inside of the door .”
NHTSA complaint #10469905, filed 2012-08, 120,000 miles“Driver side and passenger side front inside door panels are repeatedly falling off and creating the doors to jam and not allow passengers to get in or out of vehicle. Was told by dealer that Mitsubishi motors will not cover this under warranty even though this has happened repeated mount of times.”
NHTSA complaint #10178633, filed 2007-01, 2,500 miles“Drivers inside door panel loose; panel re-attached with clips by cool spring Mitsubishi second incident july 25, 2008; drivers inside door loose again, re-attached with clips by hallmark Mitsubishi third incident september 12, 2012 drivers inside door panel loose, could not re-attached with clips; need to order new inside door panel. Panel ordered and re-installed by (ntb) national tire and battery fourth incident, july 2014, passenger inside door panel loose; ntb and firestone could not fix, need panel replaced. I have receipt for all these incidents. …”
NHTSA complaint #10629649, filed 2014-08, 22,503 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10170852Jan 29, 2013This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170097Jan 15, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10015218Jan 1, 2005Trunk lid opening & closing effort.
- 10018370Dec 1, 2004Trunk lid opening & closing effort. Mitsubishi. Tech talk.
- 10018369Dec 1, 2004Glove box gap at dash. Refer to 04-52a-001rev. Mitsubishi. Tech talk.
- 10013778Oct 1, 2004Rattle from dash.
- 10013751Sep 1, 2004Buzz squeak rattle from instrument panel rh side.
- 10013749Sep 1, 2004Body creaking or popping on hot days.
- 10014158Jul 1, 2004Door panel trim belt line moulding.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2009 | 4 | 25% |
| 2008 | 2 | 33% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 6 | 23% |
| 2004 | 16 | 26% |
| 2003 | 21 | 17% |
| 2002 | 19 | 14% |
| 2001 | 16 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 18% |
| 1999 | 16 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 13 | 10% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 12 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant
11 complaintsAir bags
6 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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