2001 Honda Accord vs 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Honda Accord | 2001 Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 920 | 151 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 276 | 129 |
| Investigations | 8 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 142 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–25 | 20–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 85,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 405 | 31 |
| Power Train | 209 | 20 |
| Electrical System | 78 | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 43 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 57 | 8 |
| Structure | 47 | 16 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 29 | 21 |
| Suspension | 33 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 57 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 46 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 33 | 0 |
| Stalling | 31 | 15 |
| Check engine light | 31 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 24 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 16 |
| Clunking / rattling | 14 | 0 |
2001 Honda Accord
2001 Mitsubishi Galant
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.