2008 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
2
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STEERING
1
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The engine died and fuel system does not work.”

ENGINE · reported 2023-05-22

“The engine died and fuel system does not work.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2023-05-22

“This is the second time I have had to replace the catalytic converter. This time both, front left and right bank converters have gone out. I have spoke with several mechanics and all say there is an issue that mitsubishi should look at but they will not.”

ENGINE · reported 2017-04-01

“2008 mitsubishi galant. Consumer writes in regards to airbag questions. *ld”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-03-01

“The door panels on driver and passenger side pop out causing door to germany jammed. Need to recall”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2015-02-01

“I have trouble with starting the car repetitive issue needs a recall, the steering wheel needs a recall. The electric windows dont work properly need a recall. Paint job is very faded and should have been recalled as well. I dont understand why there's not already recalls for these safety issues.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2014-01-01

“I have trouble with starting the car repetitive issue needs a recall, the steering wheel needs a recall. The electric windows dont work properly need a recall. Paint job is very faded and should have been recalled as well. I dont understand why there's not already recalls for these safety issues.…”

STEERING · reported 2014-01-01

“I have trouble with starting the car repetitive issue needs a recall, the steering wheel needs a recall. The electric windows dont work properly need a recall. Paint job is very faded and should have been recalled as well. I dont understand why there's not already recalls for these safety issues.…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2014-01-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Mitsubishi Galant as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.