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ProblemsByVin Index / 2012-MITSUBISHI-GALANT / COMPLAINTS
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2012 Mitsubishi Galant owner complaints

9 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 2 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Listed by category, newest first within each section.

wheels 3 complaints shown

3 total in this category · severe · avg repair $400 · see wheels cluster analysis →
11/24/2015 47,000 mi ODI #10806468.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi gallant. The contact stated that there was an abnormal vibration on the front driver side of the vehicle while driving 60 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle had the tires re-balanced approximately six times. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000. The VIN was not provided.

09/25/2012 20,300 mi ODI #10476998.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi galant. While driving approximately 10 MPH, the contact noticed a tumbling sound from the front passenger side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that one of the lug nuts was missing on the front passenger side wheel and would have to be replaced. All of the lug nuts on the front and rear driver and passenger sides were found to be loose. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,300.

02/08/2023 Crash ODI #11506163.0

Lug nuts on these tires begin to loosen them selves within 1000 miles. My lug nuts will randomly fall off and need replaced. I can always tell my tires about to fall off when you use the break and they sound like they are going out.

engine 2 complaints shown

09/05/2014 33,286 mi ODI #10631115.0

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that after accelerating and making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, however they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 33,286.

06/22/2015 30,000 mi ODI #10726632.0

I have a 2012 mish. Galante and on multiple times my car has stalled out with exceleration fron a dead stop while trying to cross through intersection and making turn. Last time in shop was a proxy 3 2015 where they could not find nothing wrong.

other 1 complaint shown

10/18/2017 ODI #11034256.0

When I accelerate there is a electric razor type sound but stops when I reach cruising speed. This only happens when we get to highway speeds. I had a tire replaced in september 2017.

airbags 1 complaint shown

05/16/2025 200,000 mi 1 injury ODI #11661432.0

The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side air bags unexpectedly deployed, cracking the windshield and injuring his arm. No warning light was illuminated. Medical attention was not received. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bags to deploy. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

electrical 1 complaint shown

05/14/2020 105,000 mi ODI #11324572.0

The driver window is breaking without cause. Has happened on more than one occasion. Did not take picture. But insurance fixed the most recent shattering incident--so if picture needed can obtain in the future. Once occurrence the vehicle was not in motion. Another occurrence the vehicle was in motion. *tr

powertrain 1 complaint shown

02/26/2016 70,000 mi ODI #10838665.0

I pulled up to a traffic light with 1 car ahead, I stopped with my foot on the brakes. The car started revving up and I thought I was going to hit the car in front

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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