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2011 Mitsubishi Galant: problems, recalls and fuel economy
NHTSA has only 3 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Galant[1], and no recalls[2]. Three complaints are too few to show a pattern, but two of them describe crashes[1].
Most reported problems
NHTSA has 3 owner complaints for this model year[1]. Two mention a crash, and 5 injuries are reported[1]. No fires or deaths are reported[1]. These are unverified owner reports.
One complaint can name several parts, so the counts below add up to more than 3[1].
| Component group | Complaints |
|---|---|
| Air bags[4] | 2 |
| Seat belts[5] | 1 |
| Structure[6] | 1 |
| Engine[7] | 1 |
| Brakes[8] | 1 |
| Electronic stability control[9] | 1 |
In the complaint texts we read, owners describe two crashes in which the air bags did not deploy. In one of them, the front passenger belt also did not hold the passenger in a rear-end crash[4][5]. Another owner describes a hard crash where the air bags did not deploy[4][6]. A third owner describes a scraping noise from the steering wheel, a wire showing near the mount, a warning light, and a brief unwanted steering movement[4].
This is a very small sample. It does not show how common any of these problems are. The engine and stability control complaints had no texts we could read, so we cannot say what they describe[7][9].
Recalls
NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2011 Galant[2]. That does not rule out problems, but there is no open recall on file for this model year to check.
Fuel economy
EPA rates the Galant with the 2.4L 4-cylinder engine, Automatic (S4) and front-wheel drive[3] at 21 MPG city, 30 highway and 24 combined[3]. It uses regular fuel[3]. EPA estimates annual fuel cost at $2,800[3]. That cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new.
Safety ratings
For the 4 DR FWD version, NHTSA gives a rollover rating of 4 stars, with a rollover risk of 10.7%[10]. Our data has no other star ratings for this car.
Engine and size
The 2.4L 4-cylinder engine is rated 155 to 160 hp, depending on version[11]. That is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles[11].
How 2011 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 209 | 5 |
| 1996 | 136 | 3 |
| 1997 | 80 | 1 |
| 1998 | 53 | 1 |
| 1999 | 215 | 5 |
| 2000 | 136 | 6 |
| 2001 | 151 | 7 |
| 2002 | 135 | 2 |
| 2003 | 126 | 2 |
| 2004 | 61 | 1 |
| 2005 | 26 | 3 |
| 2006 | 24 | 1 |
| 2007 | 24 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
Among the 18 Galant model years in the NHTSA data, 2011 has the fewest complaints, with 3[2]. The next lowest is 2008 with 6, and 2010 and 2012 each have 9[2]. The 2011 model year has 0 recalls, the same as 2008, 2009 and 2012[2]. Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales, Complaint counts are not adjusted for sales..
Should you buy a used 2011 Galant?
On paper, the record is quiet. There are 3 complaints and no recalls[1][2]. But two of the complaints describe crashes where air bags did not deploy, so check the air bag warning light and have the car inspected before you buy[4]. The sample is too small to call anything a trend. Fuel economy of 24 MPG combined Fuel economy is rated at 24 MPG combined[3].[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant?
- NHTSA has just 3 complaints[1]. Air bags are named in 2 of them[4]. The sample is too small to show a pattern. The sample is too small to show a pattern.
- Does the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2011 model year[2].
- What is the gas mileage of a 2011 Mitsubishi Galant?
- EPA rates the 2.4L automatic (S4) at 21 city, 30 highway and 24 combined MPG[3].
- Is the 2011 Galant a good year compared with others?
- It has the fewest NHTSA complaints of the 18 model years listed, 3 versus 6 for the next lowest[2]. Counts are not adjusted for sales.
- How much horsepower does the 2011 Galant have?
- The 2.4L 4-cylinder is rated 155 to 160 hp depending on version[11].
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on file for the 2011 Mitsubishi Galant (2 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Mitsubishi Galant model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for Galant, 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic (S4), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 30 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,800. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 2 complaints name the air bags component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 1 complaints name the electronic stability control (esc) component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 10.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2011 Mitsubishi Galant with 2.4L 4-cylinder: rated 155 to 160 hp depending on version. www.epa.gov