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2002 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 11, 200909E025000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E025000
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| Sep 1, 200404V428000 | Equipment: other labelsTHIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. DetailsHide details for campaign 04V428000
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| May 29, 200202V147000 | Electrical system: wiring front underhoodTHERE COULD BE A LOSS OF STOP OR TURN SIGNAL LAMP OPERATION OR ENGINE HESITATION. DetailsHide details for campaign 02V147000
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Owner complaints by component142
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 29 | 20 |
| Hydraulic | 28 | 20 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 18 |
| Visibility | 21 | 15 |
| Structure | 20 | 14 |
| Air bags | 18 | 13 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 11 |
| Unknown or other | 7 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 4 |
| Equipment | 6 | 4 |
| Suspension | 5 | 4 |
| Steering | 5 | 4 |
| Wheels | 4 | 3 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 |
| Power train | 3 | 2 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while his son was being chased by another motorist at 40 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle as he attempted to brake.”
- Exterior lighting
“I've had this 2002 mitsubishi galant for a number of years and have always had a problem with the lights. They don't shine bright enough to clearly see the road ahead. It is a constant problem.”
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi galant. While driving at various speeds, the low beam headlights and the signal lamp failed to operate when activated. The failure recurred constantly.”
Other Mitsubishi Galant model years
- 20061 recall24 complaints
- 20053 recalls26 complaints
- 20041 recall61 complaints
- 20032 recalls126 complaints
- 20022 recalls135 complaints
- 20017 recalls151 complaints
- 20006 recalls136 complaints
All years: 2010 · 2009 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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- 2002 Diamante3 recalls123 complaints
- 2002 Mirage1 recall5 complaints
- 2003 Outlander6 recalls116 complaints
- 2011 Outlander Sport10 recalls30 complaints
- 2004 Endeavor6 recalls182 complaints
- 2006 Raider5 recalls55 complaints
- 2012 i-MiEV6 recalls13 complaints
- 2018 Eclipse Cross2 recalls19 complaints
2002 Mitsubishi Galant recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recent, 09E025000 (reported May 11, 2009), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 29 complaints out of 142 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 22 crashs and 10 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.