2001 Mitsubishi Galant reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 211
- on record
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- 17 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 49 reported crashes · 28 injuries · 19 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,460
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Mitsubishi median
+36
median 175 across 37 Mitsubishi records
Vs 1999-2003
-39
median 250 complaints in 747 records
Top component share
14%
Air Bags: 30 complaints
What owners report fails — 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 17
- AIR BAGS 13
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR 12
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 11
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 10
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2001 Mitsubishi Galant units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
NHTSA has 211 consumer complaints on record for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. The most-reported problem area is air bags:frontal (17 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2001 Mitsubishi Galant units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags:frontal (17), air bags (13), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (12), power train:automatic transmission (11). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.