2006 Mitsubishi Galant Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 24 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant, 13% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 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 wheel covers on my car flew off random times going down the interstate. Tires were in good condition but it seems that anytime I went over 70mph I would lose a hubcap. This could cause an accident or car damage. Headliner in back window has started to come down blocking rear view. The dashboard passenger side has come loose from behind glove box. This houses the air bag could prevent proper deployment or dangerous deployment if its ever needed. Lastly, the clear coat on the trunk has chipped away. I know at one point there was a recall on (black) cars for this specific reason. …”
NHTSA complaint #10464294, filed 2012-07, 67,000 miles“Rear window regulators broke one month apart. The rear driver's side regulator broke in september 2010 and rear passenger regulator broke in october 2010. Car has been owned for 4 years.”
NHTSA complaint #10361786, filed 2010-10, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. The vehicle was parked when the contact began to adjust the rear view mirror. While adjusting the mirror, the entire assembly fractured from the windshield and cracked the windshield. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 141,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10399244, filed 2011-05, 141,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This 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.
- 10018280Nov 1, 2005Sun roof and power windows circuit diagrams - service manual revision.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 18% |
| 2003 | 46 | 37% |
| 2002 | 21 | 16% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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