2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT
The 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 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 (10 complaints), Structurebody (3 complaints), and Wheels (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the front driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently and struck the contact’s face and chest. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately slammed on the brake pedal and then pulled into a parking spot. The contact stated there was no collision before the air bag deployment. The contact stated that she sustained pain in the face and on the chest but did not seek medical assistance. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to cut the air bag off the steering wheel and to take the vehicle to their location. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because the seat belt was inoperable after the air bag had been deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Shannon bell private dealer is selling this car with a unrepairable cv axel. I purchased it and di my home work he rolled the miles back. He's falsely advertising it as clean tie and 190 something miles. That's even less then when I had it. Air bag lights are on and he unplugged the wires along with seatbelt so the lights don't show.
Shannon bell private dealer is selling this car with a unrepairable cv axel. I purchased it and di my home work he rolled the miles back. He's falsely advertising it as clean tie and 190 something miles. That's even less then when I had it. Air bag lights are on and he unplugged the wires along with seatbelt so the lights don't show.
Shannon bell private dealer is selling this car with a unrepairable cv axel. I purchased it and di my home work he rolled the miles back. He's falsely advertising it as clean tie and 190 something miles. That's even less then when I had it. Air bag lights are on and he unplugged the wires along with seatbelt so the lights don't show.
Safety Rating for the 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-13-52B-001 — AIR BAGS
Caution statements regarding the disposal of certain SRS components have been incorrect in the service manuals of affected vehicles. This TSB provides updated caution statements.
TSB-09-26-001 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
MITSUBISHI: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HEAT PROTECTOR ADDED. SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *PE
TSB-09-26-001 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
MITSUBISHI: FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HEAT PROTECTOR ADDED. SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI GALANT
- 2004 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 68 complaints
- 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 34 complaints
- 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 37 complaints
- 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 31 complaints
- 2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 9 complaints
- 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT (current)
- 2010 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 12 complaints
- 2011 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 7 complaints
- 2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 11 complaints
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