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2012 Mitsubishi GalantProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 11 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
11
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
37
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 11 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

abs module system noise

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

wheel bearing noise

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Wheels & TiresHIGH

3 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 47K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (3 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

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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

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Wheels & Tires3 (27%)
Engine2 (18%)
Airbags1 (9%)
Electrical1 (9%)
Stability Control1 (9%)
Drivetrain1 (9%)
Other1 (9%)
Visibility1 (9%)

2012 Mitsubishi Galant: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 47,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 47K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-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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12
1
14
3
15
1
16
1
17
2
20
1
23
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. Recent trend: stable.

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2012 Mitsubishi Galant NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

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.

2012 Mitsubishi Galant vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

11

Class avg

307

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. 11 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2012 Mitsubishi Galant: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is related to the wheels & tires, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant has 11 complaints, 1 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 2012 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 2012 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Mitsubishi Galant problems start?
Based on 9 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 47,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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.
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