Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
136Complaints
7Recalls
15Crashes
16Fires
15Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (14% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
19 · 14%
not available
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Structure:body
15 · 11%
not available
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Air Bags:frontal
9 · 6.6%
not available
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Electrical System
8 · 5.9%
Recalled
Recall 99V333001
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
7 · 5.1%
Recalled
Recall 99V305001 · Recall 09E025000
Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
6 · 4.4%
Recalled
Recall 99V333001
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE19 · 14%
STRUCTURE:BODY15 · 11%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL9 · 6.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8 · 5.9%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH7 · 5.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD6 · 4.4%
Unspecified / other6 · 4.4%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS6 · 4.4%
STRUCTURE6 · 4.4%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP5 · 3.7%
Percentages are the share of the 136 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING, THE INSURED SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THEN PULLED OVER. (CLAIM#33-0310-523)”NHTSA complaint 6900952 — filed 01/17/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“WHILE DRIVING, THE INSURED SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THEN PULLED OVER. (CLAIM#33-0310-523)”NHTSA complaint 6900952 — filed 01/17/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. (CLAIM#01-6147-740)”NHTSA complaint 6900951 — filed 01/17/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues are the most-reported category, cited in 19 of 136 NHTSA complaints (14%), followed by structure:body (15), air bags:frontal (9), electrical system (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant have?
136 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, and 15 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 00V225001. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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