Model-year record
2012 Mitsubishi Galant
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Complaints filed
9
Reports to NHTSA, 2012
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
24
EPA estimate
Known issues
Wheels issues lead owner complaints (33% of 9 reports), followed by engine (22%).
Share of all 9 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11506163, ODI 10806468, ODI 10476998.
Individual complaint reports(9)
Showing the 9 most recent reportsAir BagsMay 2025 · ODI 11661432 · 1 injuriesDetails +Close −
The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side air bags unexpectedly deployed, cracking the windshield and injuring his arm. No warning light was illuminated. Medical attention was not received. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bags to deploy. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
- Reported
- May 2025
- Incident date
- May 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- 1 injuries
WheelsFeb 2023 · ODI 11506163 · crashDetails +Close −
Lug nuts on these tires begin to loosen them selves within 1000 miles. My lug nuts will randomly fall off and need replaced. I can always tell my tires about to fall off when you use the break and they sound like they are going out.
- Reported
- Feb 2023
- Incident date
- Feb 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash
Electrical SystemMay 2020 · ODI 11324572Details +Close −
THE DRIVER WINDOW IS BREAKING WITHOUT CAUSE. HAS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. DID NOT TAKE PICTURE. BUT INSURANCE FIXED THE MOST RECENT SHATTERING INCIDENT--SO IF PICTURE NEEDED CAN OBTAIN IN THE FUTURE. ONCE OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN MOTION. ANOTHER OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. *TR
- Reported
- May 2020
- Incident date
- Apr 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherOct 2017 · ODI 11034256Details +Close −
WHEN I ACCELERATE THERE IS A ELECTRIC RAZOR TYPE SOUND BUT STOPS WHEN I REACH CRUISING SPEED. THIS ONLY HAPPENS WHEN WE GET TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I HAD A TIRE REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER 2017.
- Reported
- Oct 2017
- Incident date
- Oct 2017
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainFeb 2016 · ODI 10838665Details +Close −
I PULLED UP TO A TRAFFIC LIGHT WITH 1 CAR AHEAD, I STOPPED WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR STARTED REVVING UP AND I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT
- Reported
- Feb 2016
- Incident date
- Feb 2016
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
WheelsNov 2015 · ODI 10806468Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI GALLANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL VIBRATION ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD THE TIRES RE-BALANCED APPROXIMATELY SIX TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
- Reported
- Nov 2015
- Incident date
- Oct 2015
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
EngineJun 2015 · ODI 10726632Details +Close −
I HAVE A 2012 MISH. GALANTE AND ON MULTIPLE TIMES MY CAR HAS STALLED OUT WITH EXCELERATION FRON A DEAD STOP WHILE TRYING TO CROSS THROUGH INTERSECTION AND MAKING TURN. LAST TIME IN SHOP WAS A PROXY 3 2015 WHERE THEY COULD NOT FIND NOTHING WRONG.
- Reported
- Jun 2015
- Incident date
- May 2013
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
EngineSep 2014 · ODI 10631115Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ACCELERATING AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, HOWEVER THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,286.
- Reported
- Sep 2014
- Incident date
- Apr 2012
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
WheelsSep 2012 · ODI 10476998Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A TUMBLING SOUND FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT ONE OF THE LUG NUTS WAS MISSING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AND WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. ALL OF THE LUG NUTS ON THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES WERE FOUND TO BE LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,300.
- Reported
- Sep 2012
- Incident date
- Sep 2012
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2012 Mitsubishi Galant 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Not rated
- Frontal
- Not rated
- Side
- Not rated
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galant | 2.4L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S4) | 21 | 29 | 24 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2012 Mitsubishi Galant: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners filed 9 NHTSA complaints about the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?
The most-reported problem areas are Wheels (33% of complaints) and engine (22%).
How many recalls does the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant get?
The EPA rates the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant at 24 mpg combined.