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2006 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 9, 200808V454000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assemblyFUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 08V454000
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Owner complaints by component24
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | 38 |
| Air bags | 5 | 21 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 17 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 17 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 13 |
| Structure | 3 | 13 |
| Visibility | 3 | 13 |
| Equipment | 2 | 8 |
| Steering | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 4 |
| Wheels | 1 | 4 |
| Suspension | 1 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 4 |
| Power train | 1 | 4 |
| Tires | 1 | 4 |
1 more component 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
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Fuel filler tube is rusted through and it leaks while fueling the car. Puddles underneath the car. *tr”
- Air bags
“I was in an accident I went down a ditch I hit a tree and the airbag did not display I want to know if there was a recall on the airbag because my airbag did not came out when I was in that bad accident and I didn't the…”
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the rear passenger side brake light would not operate. The contact discovered that the passenger side brake light wire was melted.”
Other Mitsubishi Galant model years
- 20101 recall9 complaints
- 20090 recalls16 complaints
- 20071 recall24 complaints
- 20061 recall24 complaints
- 20053 recalls26 complaints
- 20041 recall61 complaints
- 20032 recalls126 complaints
- 20022 recalls135 complaints
All years: 2010 · 2009 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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- 2004 Montero3 recalls10 complaints
- 2004 Diamante1 recall3 complaints
- 2002 Mirage1 recall5 complaints
- 2012 i-MiEV6 recalls13 complaints
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2006 Mitsubishi Galant recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recent, 08V454000 (reported September 9, 2008), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 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.