2010 Mitsubishi Galant Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2010 Mitsubishi Galant has 9 complaints, 1 recall, and a complaint index of 43, ranking it 5th worst out of 8 model years. It carries a Good verdict relative to other Galant years, with Airbags and Seat Belts each making up 33% of complaints.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 43/100
- #5 of 8 Galant years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 9
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Airbags
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 21 city / 30 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2010 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags3 (33%)
- Seat Belts3 (33%)
- Electrical System1 (11%)
- Engine1 (11%)
- Other1 (11%)
- Structure & Body1 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during a crash at 35 mph, leaving occupants unrestrained and thrown forward.
- A driver-side airbag deployed unexpectedly while accelerating from a stop and turning, injuring the driver's hand.
- Airbags reportedly released without warning while driving on the highway with no prior warning signs.
- Seat belts failed to restrain occupants properly during rear-end and side-impact crashes, resulting in neck and back injuries.
- A passenger-side seat belt was found to need replacement after failing, according to a dealer diagnosis.
- The automatic transmission stuck between park and drive, later traced to a broken snap ring and wave spring that clogged the filter and caused loss of power.
2010 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V066000Feb 25, 2010Engine2,307 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 galant vehicles. The automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.
Risk: Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.
Remedy: Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
2010 Mitsubishi Galant fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 30 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,700
- 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.
2010 compared with other Galant years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2010 Galant has 9 complaints and a complaint index of 43, earning a Good verdict compared to other Galant model years, which range from an index of 0 to 100.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant?
- Airbags and Seat Belts each account for 33% of complaints, followed by single complaints in the Electrical System, Engine, Structure & Body, Suspension, and Transmission & Powertrain categories.
- Does the 2010 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (10V066000) covers a transmission oil cooler pipe assembly that may lack sufficient plating and corrode, potentially developing a hole.
- How does the 2010 Galant compare to other model years?
- The 2010 model ranks 5th worst out of 8 years tracked, with a complaint index of 43, better than 2007 (86, Avoid) and 2009 (100, Avoid) but worse than 2012 (14, Best).
- How many people were injured in 2010 Galant complaints?
- NHTSA complaints tied to the 2010 Galant report 3 injuries and 2 crashes, with 0 fires and 0 deaths.