2010 Mitsubishi Galant Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 33%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,442miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant, 33% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,442 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 airbags released while driving on the highway. My safety was definitely at risk. My vehicle was inspected by the police on site and my car will also be inspected by the adjuster on my insurance claim. There were no prior warning signs on the car prior to the situation and I was told the vehicle was in great condition when I purchased it second hand.”
NHTSA complaint #11576509, filed 2024-03“The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact was driving 35 MPH and crashed into the side of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy nor did the seat belt restrain properly. The contact was thrown forward abruptly and sustained injuries to the neck. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was not filed of the incident. The failure and current mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10511081, filed 2013-05, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that after accelerating from a stop light and attempting a right turn, the driver side air bag deployed without warning. The contact sustained injuries to the left hand as a result. The police were not contacted. The contact was later transported to the hospital for treatment. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic for the erroneous air bag deployment. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 46,883. Updated 12/21/12 updated 1/4/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10482891, filed 2012-11, 46,883 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170853Jan 8, 2013Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 33% |
| 2009 | 10 | 63% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 8 | 33% |
| 2006 | 5 | 21% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 17 | 13% |
| 2001 | 31 | 21% |
| 2000 | 11 | 8% |
| 1999 | 12 | 6% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 8 | 10% |
| 1996 | 20 | 15% |
| 1995 | 30 | 14% |
| 1994 | 35 | 18% |
| 1993 | 2 | 22% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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