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2008 Mitsubishi Galant: common problems and reliability
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6 owner complaints, most about engine. No recalls.
Should I buy a 2008 Galant?The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant has 6 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and structure.
Safety record for the 2008 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2008 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles (US, public record).
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Is 2008 a good year for the Galant?
Across the 13 Galant model years we track, complaint volume runs from 6 (2008) to 237 (1999). With 6 complaints, the 2008 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
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 2008 ranks against the rest.
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