There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant, but owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 Mitsubishi Galant problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
Most reported parts
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 68,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2009 Mitsubishi Galant complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 130,000 miles · reported Jan 16, 2024
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 contactâs 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…
Air Bags · reported May 3, 2023
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.
Air Bags · at 90,000 miles · reported Feb 12, 2018
The contact owned a 2009 mitsubishi galant. While the contact's husband was driving at unknown speeds, he crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The driver sustained injuries to his head and the passenger sustained bruises. Medical attention was not required. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not towed. A police report was filed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. Additionally, on september 7, 2017, while driving unknown speeds and making a left turn, a vehicle crashed into the front driver's side of…
Air Bags · at 96,923 miles · reported May 26, 2017
The contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the air bag compartment was fractured. The contact took the vehicle to the don harring mitsubishi dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced and the air bag compartment needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 96,923.
Air Bags · at 110,000 miles · reported Jan 11, 2016
The contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH the passenger side air bag inadvertently deployed. The contact also stated that there was no collision. The contact maneuvered to the side of the street. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer and the diagnosis was that the vehicle displayed a front bumper damage therefore the sensor was damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. The VIN was not available.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners report air bags problems most often (10 reports), followed by structure (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 68,000 miles.
Are Mitsubishi recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Mitsubishi dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.