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All cars · Mitsubishi Galant · 2012

2012 Mitsubishi Galant. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints4NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Wheels50%
Engine50%
Stability control25%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
400000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 37

Mitsubishi filed 37 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This is a Technical Information Notice informing dealers and parts managers about possible causes
  • This Technical Service Bulletin contains technical information and troubleshooting for the…
  • On some vehicles, an active stability control (asc) steering wheel sensor has been installed

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Mitsubishi Galant 4 DR FWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 1

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.4L 4-cylAuto (S4)FWD21 / 29 / 24Regular$2,600

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2009–638,681Tires
2010–3–Airbags
2011–2–Seat belts
2012–4–Wheels

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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