2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT
The 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT has received a total of 31 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. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (7 complaints), Engine (3 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2007 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 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Dashboard bulging by air bag section passenger side
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY OTHER GEAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT OPERATED NORMALLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS ORDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
TAKATA RECALL FUEL LEAKAGE
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON; SO THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE EGR VALVE W/GASSKET. I HAVE DRIVEN MY CAR ABOUT 500 MILES AND IT STILL DOES NOT PASS THE SMOG TEST. THE OXYGEN SENSOR IS NOT READY. I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT I NEED TO DRIVE THE CAR MORE.
Safety Rating for the 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ATIN-13-15-001 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is an Advanced Technical Information Notice that was sent to dealers, informing them that a catalytic converter warranty extension will be launched December 19, 2013 for certain 2006-2008 Galant V6, 2006-2008 Eclipse V6, and 2007-2008 Eclipse Spyder V6 registered in the states of California, Maine, Massachusetts and Vermont. This...
TSB-12-52A-005 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The door lock switch rocker button is now available separately. This TSB provides replacement instructions for the affected service manuals.
TSB-10-00-021 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
MITSUBISHI: THE THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL MOTOR INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE FOR 2006-2011 GALANT. *RM
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI GALANT
- 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 175 complaints
- 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 167 complaints
- 2004 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 68 complaints
- 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 34 complaints
- 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 37 complaints
- 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT (current)
- 2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 9 complaints
- 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 23 complaints
- 2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 12 complaints
- 2011 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 7 complaints
- 2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 11 complaints
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