2010 Mitsubishi Galant recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant; the most frequently affected component is engine and engine cooling — manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe. Owners filed 9 complaints, most often about seat belts. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2010 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints9

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Engine and engine cooling — Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipeCampaign 10V066000 · 25 Feb 2010

Problem: Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 galant vehicles. The automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.

Risk: Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.

Remedy: Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

What owners complain about

Share of the 9 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Seat belts3 · 33%

Air bags3 · 33%

Engine1 · 11%

Electrical system1 · 11%

Equipment1 · 11%

Suspension1 · 11%

Structure1 · 11%

Power train1 · 11%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the passenger side seat belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin…
Seat belts · Jul 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi galant. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise and the engine lost power. The vehicle would not exceed 20 mph. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed back home. The contact called oakland mitsubishi (2428 webster st, oakland, ca 94612,…
Engine · Jun 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that after accelerating from a stop light and attempting a right turn, the driver side air bag deployed without warning. The contact sustained injuries to the left hand as a result. The police were not contacted. The contact was later transported to the…
Air bags · Jan 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Mitsubishi updates their maps for the galant every 1.5 years, however the maps used to update are old maps. For example, the april 2013 version has maps from 2011. *tr
Electrical system · Oct 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

Full specifications All model years 2010 Mitsubishi lineup

Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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