2001 Mitsubishi Galant problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).

Q: How much is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant worth?

Comparable 2001 Mitsubishi Galant listings run roughly $500–$1,500, typically around $1,007 (from 21 vehicles).

2001 Mitsubishi Galant at a glance

Safety recalls8

Owner complaints167

Combined21 mpg

Typical price$1,007

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2001 Mitsubishi Galant recalls 8

Seats NHTSA Campaign #01V005001 · 08/01/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITS…

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #00V320001 · 27/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk NHTSA Campaign #00V339000 · 24/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT COULD ALLOW THE HARNESS TO CONTACT THE BODY. THE WIRES IN EACH HARNESS CONTROL THE STOP LAMP CIRCUIT, BACK-UP LAMP CIRCUIT, AND THE TURN LAMP CIRCUIT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE AND SECURE THE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR ANY PRE-EXISTING WIRE INSULATION DAMAGE.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #04V428000 · 01/09/2004

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 DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Fix: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EX…

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #00V299001 · 02/10/2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.

Fix: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines NHTSA Campaign #01V011001 · 16/01/2001

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.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE T…

Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly NHTSA Campaign #01V069000 · 08/03/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Exterior Lighting:headlights NHTSA Campaign #09E025000 · 11/05/2009

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2001 Mitsubishi Galant common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Vehicle Speed Control

Test cruise control and throttle response, and watch for any hesitation or unintended acceleration.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2001 Mitsubishi Galant MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg

City18 mpg

Highway26 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,375

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant worth?

Low

$500

Typical price

$1,007

High

$1,500

From 21 comparable 2001 Mitsubishi Galant listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,875

Fuel only$16,875

Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2001 Mitsubishi Galant trims & engines on record

Trims

ES · ES V6 · DE · LS V6 · GTZ

Engines

2.4L 4-cyl · 3.0L 6-cyl

2001 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles on record

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G31E181285

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES V64A3AA46HX1E102073

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G31E127792

2001 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ4A3AA46H31E027782 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES V64A3AA46H31E113545

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G31E111270

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G71E091654 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G71E215812

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G11E159298

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G11E033765

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G31E183523

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46GX1E135341 2001 Mitsubishi Galant DE4A3AA36G41E138987

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES V64A3AA46H31E074987

2001 Mitsubishi Galant LS V64A3AA56H31E115768 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G31E105758 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G21E223297

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G81E199443

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES V64A3AA46HX1E156019

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46GX1E172292 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G41E074679

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G01E170292 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G61E068267

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES4A3AA46G51E021005

Other Mitsubishi Galant model years

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2001 Mitsubishi Galant — frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?

Based on 167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine, vehicle speed control, electrical system.

What gas mileage does the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 26 highway).

How much is a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant worth?

Comparable 2001 Mitsubishi Galant listings run roughly $500–$1,500, typically around $1,007 (from 21 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.