2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
37
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
8
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT
The 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT has received a total of 37 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (9 complaints), Air Bags (3 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT, potentially affecting up to 45,988 vehicles.
Recall 08V454000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 45,988 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 PROCESS. THE PROCESS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE METAL TO HAVE A SPLIT IN THE AREA WHERE THE BOLT THAT HOLDS...
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE LEFT REAR FUEL TANK STRAP MOUNTING BRACKET HAS SPLITTING BEYOND A SPECIFIC LIMIT. VEHICLES WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE SPLITTING WILL BE REPAIRED USING A REINFORCEMENT CAP, A SPECIAL STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE, AND A RIVET...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT
37 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Bagssidewindow | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lights | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL FILLER TUBE IS RUSTED THROUGH AND IT LEAKS WHILE FUELING THE CAR. PUDDLES UNDERNEATH THE CAR. *TR
I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT I WENT DOWN A DITCH I HIT A TREE AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT DISPLAY I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIRBAG BECAUSE MY AIRBAG DID NOT CAME OUT WHEN I WAS IN THAT BAD ACCIDENT AND I DIDN'T THE FRONT OF MY CAR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WIRE WAS MELTED. THE WIRE HARNESS WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WIRE HARNESS HAD ALSO MELTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WIRE WAS MELTED. THE WIRE HARNESS WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED. APPROXIMATELY 8 MONTHS LATER, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT WIRE HARNESS HAD ALSO MELTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
IN HOT WEATHER THE DOORS STICK CAUSING THE OUTER DOOR AND INNER PANEL TO SEPARATE MAKING IT UNABLE TO BE OPENED FROM OUTSIDE NOR INSIDE. HAVE TO KEEP PUSHING ON DOOR TO MAKE IT UNSTUCK BEFORE YOU CAN ENTER OR GET OUT. LARGE RISK OF BEING STUCK INSIDE CAR IN HEAT. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0613006 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
INCORRECT SOFTWARE PARAMETERS IN THE PCM MAY CAUSE THE MIL TO ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0335 AND/OR P0340 (CRANKSHAFT OR CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CIRCUIT) TO SET IN THE PCM. *TT
0652A001 — SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT STOPPER BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *TT
0623002 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
A/T SHIFT CABLE ADJUSTMENT FOR DTC P1770 OR P0705. *TT
06001 — SUSPENSION
REAR SUSPENSION STAY REPLACEMENT. INCORRECTLY STAMPED IN THE CENTER OF IT MOUNTING POINT. *TT
0513013 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
RADIATOR SENSOR CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0554011 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
THEFT ALARM RANDOM ACTIVATION. *TT
0554009 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUN ROOF AND POWER WINDOWS CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *AK
0554009 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUN ROOF AND POWER WINDOWS CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *AK
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI GALANT
- 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 211 complaints
- 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 175 complaints
- 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 167 complaints
- 2004 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 68 complaints
- 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 34 complaints
- 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT (current)
- 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 31 complaints
- 2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 9 complaints
- 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 23 complaints
- 2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 12 complaints
- 2011 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 7 complaints
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