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2003 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2003 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 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 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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| Nov 4, 200303V442000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V442000
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Owner complaints by component139
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 47 | 34 |
| Structure | 23 | 17 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 12 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 17 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 11 |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 9 |
| Air bags | 12 | 9 |
| Power train | 10 | 7 |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 4 |
| Equipment | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 4 | 3 |
| Suspension | 4 | 3 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 |
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
- Electrical system
“Check engine light suddenly came on and the vehicle lost all engine power and driving capabilities while driving at a low speed, turning a corner. There had been no other issues or indication of a failure of any kind.”
- Power train
“Check engine light came on and the car quit on me when I was driving it”
- Unknown or other
“Frequent clogging of a/c drain and drainage into driver side foot hold. The service department is unable to clean drain tube at this point. The car is not parked under or near trees.”
Other Mitsubishi Galant model years
- 20071 recall24 complaints
- 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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- 2003 Lancer3 recalls298 complaints
- 2003 Eclipse3 recalls151 complaints
- 2003 Montero2 recalls70 complaints
- 2003 Diamante2 recalls56 complaints
- 2011 Outlander Sport10 recalls30 complaints
- 2004 Endeavor6 recalls182 complaints
- 2002 Mirage1 recall5 complaints
- 2006 Raider5 recalls55 complaints
- 2012 i-MiEV6 recalls13 complaints
- 2018 Eclipse Cross2 recalls19 complaints
2003 Mitsubishi Galant recall questions
How many recalls does the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 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 2003 Mitsubishi Galant?
Visibility is the most-reported component, named in 47 complaints out of 139 filed with NHTSA (34%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2003 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.