Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 galant vehicles
Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.
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1 active recall campaign on file, only 9 owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
Limited NHTSA data — only 9 complaints on file. The score reflects what's reported, but a small sample skews easily. 1 active recall on file.
Only 9 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the passenger side seat belt failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the seat belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi galant. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise and the engine lost power. The vehicle would not exceed 20 MPH. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed back home. The contact called oakland Mitsubishi…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that after accelerating from a stop light and attempting a right turn, the driver side air bag deployed without warning. The contact sustained injuries to the left hand as a result. The police were not contacted.…
Mitsubishi updates their maps for the galant every 1.5 years, however the maps used to update are old maps. For example, the april 2013 version has maps from 2011. *tr
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Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 9 owner complaints have been filed for the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Only 9 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 1 active recall above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 3 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 58,442 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.
The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 58,442 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 9 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.