YearToAvoid

2007 Mitsubishi Galant Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2007 Mitsubishi Galant ranks 2nd worst out of 8 model years, with a complaint index of 86 and 24 complaints, mostly airbags that failed to deploy in crashes. It carries an Avoid verdict and one fuel system recall.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
86/100
#2 of 8 Galant years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
24
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
5
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
6
Top issue
Airbags
Best nearby year
2012
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 26 hwy
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0

Top 2007 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags8 (33%)
  2. Brakes4 (17%)
  3. Engine4 (17%)
  4. Fuel System3 (13%)
  5. Other3 (13%)
  6. Structure & Body2 (8%)
  7. Electrical System1 (4%)
  8. Seat Belts1 (4%)
  9. Steering1 (4%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (4%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Airbags fail to deploy in front and side-impact crashes, sometimes after the vehicle rolls over.
  • Steering column reportedly locks up while driving at moderate speed, deploying the airbag and causing facial injury.
  • Brake pedal becomes hard to press and brakes intermittently fail, in one case leading to loss of control and a crash.
  • Brake rotors and pads wear out early and cause pulsating or squeaking that dealers address only by resurfacing rotors.
  • After the fuel system recall repair, owners report a ticking noise when the vehicle is stationary.
  • One owner found the airbag system had been disabled by a previous dealer without proper disclosure.
2007 Mitsubishi Galant complaints: complaints filed per month1Aug 2007Oct 2008Oct 2009Dec 2010Sep 2014Aug 2015Jun 2016Jan 2018
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Apr 2023; peak Aug 2007 (1).

2007 Mitsubishi Galant recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 08V454000Sep 9, 2008Fuel System45,988 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly

    Mitsubishi is recalling 45,988 my 2005-2007 endeavor, galant, eclipse coupe, and my 2007 eclipse spyder vehicles. The bracket that is the attachment point for the left rear fuel tank mounting strap may have been improperly formed during a metal stamping process. The process may have caused the metal to have a split in the area where the bolt that holds one of the two fuel tank straps to the underside of the vehicle is located. In the event the fuel tank is full and the vehicle is subject to a severe collision, the bracket may break and allow the fuel tank to drop down, possibly causing a fuel leak.

    Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect to see if the left rear fuel tank strap mounting bracket has splitting beyond a specific limit. Vehicles with moderate to severe splitting will be repaired using a reinforcement cap, a special structural adhesive, and a rivet to reinforce the fuel tank mounting bracket. The recall began on september 20, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

2007 Mitsubishi Galant fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,500
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other Galant years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006200720082009201020112012
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Good2926321
2006Caution5724121
2007Avoid8624121
2008Good06021.5
2009Avoid10016021

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Compared to other Galant model years, 2007 ranks 2nd worst out of 8, with a complaint index of 86 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls.
What is the main problem with the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant?
Airbags are the top problem area, making up 33% of complaints (8 of 24), with a median failure mileage of 76,750 and 4 crashes linked to airbags not deploying.
Does the 2007 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 08V454000) covers a fuel tank strap mounting bracket that could split, affecting 45,988 vehicles including the 2005-2007 Galant.
Which Galant years are better than 2007?
According to NHTSA data, 2005, 2008, 2010, and 2012 are rated Good or Best, with 2012 having the lowest complaint index at 14.
How many complaints does the 2007 Galant have?
NHTSA lists 24 complaints for the 2007 Galant, including 5 crashes and 6 injuries, with no reported fires or deaths.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.