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#BS-2004-MITGAL-6706

2004 Mitsubishi Galant

Based on reports from 68 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
68
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
94
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 68 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

paint deterorating

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

engine failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

fuel filler neck broken

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the StructureHIGH

7 owners reported structure issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:bodyMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

9
0–30K
4
30–60K
11
60–90K
8
90–120K
9
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (11 reports) • Median: 80K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure7 (10%)
Structure:body6 (9%)
Visibility6 (9%)
Other4 (6%)
Airbags4 (6%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls3 (4%)
Electrical3 (4%)
Fuel System3 (4%)

2004 Mitsubishi Galant: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility Issues

Visibility complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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11
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22

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

08V276000Sep 2008

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Mitsubishi Galant is the 1999 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2004 Mitsubishi Galant vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

68

Class avg

266

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 68 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Mitsubishi Galant: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is related to the structure, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
The 2004 Mitsubishi Galant has 68 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Mitsubishi Galant problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Mitsubishi Galant has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Galant problems start?
Based on 43 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
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