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full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Mitsubishi Galant electrical problems
severe 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850 · see electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
1fire
When does it fail?
Of the 8 electrical complaints filed for the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 33% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 15 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering electrical on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗RADIATOR SENSOR CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Mitsubishi galant. While starting the vehicle, the key shattered into six pieces. The contact had to use the spare key to start the vehicle. Later the spare key shattered as well. The contact was able to piece the key together but every time he started the vehicle, the failure occurred again. The keys had not been replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who…
2006 Mitsubishi galant both keys used to start my vehicle have shattered into several pieces while attempting to start the vehicle. The first key broke around july 14 2007 and the second key breaking more recent on 25 november2010. When the keys break they go into several smaller pieces and almost impossible to find all the parts and pieces creating a choking hazard for both children and animals.…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the rear passenger side brake light would not operate. The contact discovered that the passenger side brake light wire was melted. The wire harness was replaced and the failure was remedied. Approximately 8 months later, the rear driver side brake light would not operate. The contact discovered that the driver side brake light…
2006 Mitsubishi galant, 109,777 miles: driving home through the middle of the sonoran desert in southern arizona at 11:30pm my galant electrically died. My alternator, battery, engine control module, electric distribution module, passenger side air bag, head lights, radio all went dead. Dealer found three power cables to the airbag system that run under the carpet on passenger side of the…
The key casing seems to fall apart after a short while, my concern is if this happens while driving will it "kill" the entire system, has this been questioned before? *tr
I have heard noise before coming thru the passenger side door. Radio speaker stopped working, then smoking from passenger side door in the door handle. I fear for my children's safety. *tr
Had electrical trouble with your 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2006 Mitsubishi Galant?
It's a meaningful issue. 8 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 8 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 73,963 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Mitsubishi/Galant.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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