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2004 Mitsubishi Galant: common problems and reliability
An average Galant year.
61 owner complaints, most about structure. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2004 Galant?The 2004 Mitsubishi Galant has 61 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are structure and visibility.
Safety record for the 2004 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2004 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Galant years only. How we score it
Is 2004 a good year for the Galant?
Across the 13 Galant model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (2008) to 237 (1999). With 61 complaints, the 2004 Galant sits below the model's median of 89.
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
Recalls affecting the 2004 Galant
electrical system:ignition
Campaign 08V276000MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 73,000 MY 2004-2006 GALLANT PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.
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 V6 configurations.
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–$6,197 across 1989 to 2012 model years.
Other Galant model years
Compare every Galant year side by side to see how 2004 ranks against the rest.
Compare the Galant against its rivals
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