2000 Mitsubishi Galant: common problems and reliability

The 2000 Mitsubishi Galant has 149 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and engine cooling and structure. Owners most often flag persistent overheating: recurrent clogging of thermostats due to internal engine corrosion, coolant leaks from undetermined sources, failed components (thermostat, radiator). frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2000 model year

149
Owner complaints
7
Recalls
15
Crash reports
24
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2000 a good year for the Galant?

Across the 8 Galant model years we track, complaint volume runs from 24 (2007) to 237 (1999). With 149 complaints, the 2000 Galant sits about the same asthe model's median of 149.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine and engine cooling
27
structure
26
electrical system
21
service brakes
18
exterior lighting
17

Recalls affecting the 2000 Galant

steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)

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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO

equipment:other:labels

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CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE

electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables

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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.

power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines

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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on the specific generation and powertrain. The Galant is widely recognized as a budget-friendly, functional, and generally reliable sedan, particularly in its naturally aspirated four-cylinder and…

  • Persistent overheating: Recurrent clogging of thermostats due to internal engine corrosion, coolant leaks from undetermined sources, failed components (thermostat, radiator). Frequency: recurrent.
  • Automatic transmission failures: Delayed shifting, harsh engagement, loss of all gears, violent shaking, torque converter clutch (TCL) errors. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Galant. See the full Galant owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used Galant listings typically run $3,500–$5,499 across 1989 to 2012 model years.

Other Galant model years

Compare every Galant year side by side to see how 2000 ranks against the rest.

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