2007 Mitsubishi Galant: common problems and reliability

The 2007 Mitsubishi Galant has 24 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and service brakes. 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 2007 model year

24
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
5
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

air bags
8
service brakes
4
engine
3
fuel/propulsion system
2
structure
2

Recalls affecting the 2007 Galant

fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

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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. Lon

  • 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.
  • VR-4 model unreliability — Chronic mechanical issues including multiple clutch failures, idle problems, engine rebuilds, cracked exhaust manifolds, fuel pump failures, leading to an untrustworthy vehicle. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Cooling system failures — Major coolant leaks leading to rapid loss, often from areas under the engine. Frequency: isolated.
  • Electrical & sensor issues — Idle air control system faults (P0507), faulty O2 sensors, check engine lights, climate control malfunctions. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the Galant.

Typical used price

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

Other Galant model years

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