Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2004 Mitsubishi Galant recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mitsubishi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?

61 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2004 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Mitsubishi been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

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2004 Mitsubishi Galant recalls, newest first

June 20, 2008NHTSA 08V27600073,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition

Summary: Mitsubishi is recalling 73,000 my 2004-2006 gallant passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.
Consequence: If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. The recall began on September 2, 2008. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 61 complaints about the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Deaths reported: 1

Most complained-about components

Structure7
Service brakes6
Structure › Body6
Air bags4
Unknown or other4

Other Mitsubishi Galant years

Other 2004 Mitsubishi models

Most recalled 2004 vehicles

2004 Honda Accord (22 recalls)
2004 Ford E-250 (18 recalls)
2004 Blue Bird Vision (17 recalls)
2004 Ford F-150 (16 recalls)
2004 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

All of 2004’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2004 Mitsubishi Galant recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Mitsubishi dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?: 61 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.