Mitsubishi Galant, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: IFCAR, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2009 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
16

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

Confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov →

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component16

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
16Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
4Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Air bags1063304
Structure425000
Wheels319000
Tires213000
Seat belts16000
Unknown or other16000
Service brakes16000
Hydraulic16000
Power train16000

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 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the front driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently and struck the contact’s face and chest. There was no warning light illuminated.”

    Filed 01/16/2024 · ODI 11565746
  • Air bags

    “Shannon bell private dealer is selling this car with a unrepairable cv axel. I purchased it and di my home work he rolled the miles back. He's falsely advertising it as clean tie and 190 something miles.”

    Filed 05/03/2023 · ODI 11520188
  • Air bags

    “Srs light light is on after replacing airbags”

    Filed 10/02/2020 · ODI 11362470

Other Mitsubishi Galant model years

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2009 Mitsubishi Galant recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Mitsubishi Galant?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 16 filed with NHTSA (63%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 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.

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