2002 Mitsubishi Galant vs 2004 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 | 2002 Mitsubishi Galant | 2004 Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 135 | 61 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 94 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–21 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,948 mi | 72,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Mitsubishi Galant | Mitsubishi Galant |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 19 | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 6 |
| Electrical System | 26 | 4 |
| Visibility | 21 | 8 |
| Air Bags | 17 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1 |
| Equipment | 5 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
2002 Mitsubishi Galant
2004 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.