2006 Mitsubishi Galant Problems
- Complaints
- 24filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles, 19 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.4L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. The part named most often is electrical system, with 9 complaints (38% of the total), followed by air bags (5) and brakes (4). 19 of the complaints include a mileage, and 42% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 65,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 41 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system9 38%
- Air bags5 21%
- Brakes4 17%
- Exterior lighting3 13%
- Body and structure3 13%
- Steering2 8.3%
- Engine cooling1 4.2%
- Equipment1 4.2%
- Fuel system1 4.2%
Also reported: Suspension (1), Tires (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I have heard noise before coming thru the passenger side door. Radio speaker stopped working, then smoking from passenger side door in the door handle. I fear for my children's safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10588033, filed 2014-05, 96,000 milesAir bags: “- the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi gallant. The consumer put the vehicle in drive and all of a sudden, the vehicle accelerated to 60 MPH and the steering wheel locked. The ocnsumer could not turn it at all. The contact used all of the strength in her arms to turn it a couple of inches avoid hitting a light post. When she tried to stop the vehicle by pumping the brakes they did not work, she could not turn the ignition off. The vehicle finally stopped when she ran up on the curb and hit a sign that was being held up by cement. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184640, filed 2007-03, 11,000 milesBrakes: “I have a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant and have had it in the shop repeatedly for the front suspension, brakes, electrical problems and now I'm having transmission problems and lots of engine noise. My front suspension has a squawking sound everytime you go over a speed bump, the whole front end has been rebuilt but it is still doing the same thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10209667, filed 2007-11, 8,800 milesExterior lighting: “Lamp sockets for both left and right side brake lights burnt out at 5 years, 2 months with less than 50,000 miles. If one side went out I'd call it a manufacturer defect. Both sides,...seems more like an engineering problem. Only the contact for the brake side of the 2057 lamp was melted and recessed. The tail lamp side of the socket is still clean. Put in a GM replacement socket which looks better made than the oem. Just glad the wife did not get rear-ended. Hung onto the old sockets just in case someone might be interested in looking at them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10401832, filed 2011-05, 45,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
42% of the 19 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 16,945 and 85,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant · sedan FWD | not rated | 5 / 5 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2006 Mitsubishi Galant version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant FWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Galant FWD | 3.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 08V454000Sep 9, 2008Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Mitsubishi Galant 2005–2007, Eclipse 2005–2007, Endeavor 2005–2007 +1 more
Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping…
Recall details for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 41 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10240443Jul 21, 2023Equipment. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10235609Apr 24, 2023Body and structure. This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
- 10235608Apr 24, 2023Equipment. This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more…
- 10235606Apr 21, 2023Equipment. This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022Other or unknown, Exterior lighting. This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a…
- 10169006Nov 26, 2019Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703Jul 30, 2019Equipment. This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10152965Jan 8, 2019Suspension. This is a Technical Service Bulletin that was sent to dealers. The bulletin updates the Rear Suspension section of the affected Service Manuals to update the special service tool used in replacement…
- 10130468Feb 27, 2018Equipment. This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
- 10130469Feb 26, 2018Equipment. This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Other model years of the Mitsubishi Galant
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 47,000 | 0 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 9 | 95,672 | 1 | — | 24 | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 16 | 68,000 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Rising |
| 2008 | 6 | 80,000 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 24 | 66,750 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Rising |
| 2006 | 24 | 65,000 | 1 | — | 23 | — | Falling |
| 2005 | 26 | 31,000 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 61 | 72,500 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 126 | 63,750 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 135 | 64,895 | 2 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 151 | 60,000 | 7 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 136 | 83,000 | 6 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 215 | 80,000 | 5 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 53 | 100,705 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 80 | 87,944 | 1 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1996 | 136 | 98,600 | 3 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 209 | 119,500 | 5 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 198 | 109,500 | 3 | — | 22 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 9 | 172,000 | 0 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 39 | 112,314 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 63 | 112,545 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1990 | 21 | 143,000 | 1 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1989 | 19 | — | 1 | — | 22 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 9 | — | 1 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
All Mitsubishi Galant model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant have?
NHTSA recorded 24 consumer complaints for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 9 complaints (38% of the total), followed by air bags with 5.
Has the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant get?
The EPA rates the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (Galant, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant reported?
Among the 19 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 65,000 miles and the middle half falls between 16,945 and 85,000 miles; 42% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.