Mitsubishi · Galant · 2008
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Not Rated
The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant has no recalls and 6 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: structure (2 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is structure with 2 reported complaints.
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The engine died and fuel system does not work.
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THIS TIME BOTH, FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT BANK CONVERTERS HAVE GONE OUT. I HAVE SPOKE WITH SEVERAL MECHANICS AND ALL SAY THERE IS AN ISSUE THAT MITSUBISHI SHOULD LOOK AT BUT THEY WILL NOT.
2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG QUESTIONS. *LD
THE DOOR PANELS ON DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE POP OUT CAUSING DOOR TO GERMANY JAMMED. NEED TO RECALL
I HAVE TROUBLE WITH STARTING THE CAR REPETITIVE ISSUE NEEDS A RECALL, THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDS A RECALL. THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS DONT WORK PROPERLY NEED A RECALL. PAINT JOB IS VERY FADED AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN RECALLED AS WELL. I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THERE'S NOT ALREADY RECALLS FOR THE...
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THE DOOR PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE POPS OUT, THEREFORE JAMMING THE DOOR IN THE CLOSED POSITION. THE PLASTIC CLIPS OR TAPS SEEM TO BE DEFECTIVE AND UNABLE TO HOLD THE PANEL IN PLACE. *TR
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The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 6 owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant are structure (2 reports), engine,fuel/propulsion system (1 reports), air bags (1 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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