2005 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,274miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Mitsubishi Galant, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,274 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“My car would not start at all. After it being towed to a garage, they diagnosed the problem to be the electrical wiring harness. It was chafing against the engine and causing a short. When they replaced all the fuses the car sparked and smelled of smoke with small flames by the fuse box. The mechanic ended having to replace the harness. But said that this maybe a universal problem as my car is only a 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. Of course it has 72,000 miles so it is out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10212548, filed 2007-12, 72,150 miles“The contact stated, on two separate occasions there have been multiple times the ABS/tcl (traction control) has disengaged without warning. Each occurrence was at different speeds. The dealer's service technicians have inspected the vehicle on several occasions. Updated 8/9/2006 - the traction control light disengages while at speed with or without cruise control on, the consumer feels that the ABS system is also at question. The dealer inspected the vehicle and did a diagnostic check. There were no signs of corrosion, DTC's and all PCM's were ok. …”
NHTSA complaint #10163267, filed 2006-07, 6,398 milesRelated 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.
- 10015842Jun 1, 2005Immobilizer system information update
- 10016133Apr 1, 2005Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
- 10015712Apr 1, 2005Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2100. Mitsubishi tech talk.
- 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.
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 2005 Mitsubishi Galant
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology