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2012 Mitsubishi Galant problems

The most common problem on the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is wheels. It has fewer complaints than a typical Galant model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
89/100
Owner complaints
9
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
37
Worst area
Wheels
Fuel economy
24mpg

The worst 2012 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Wheels
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Electrical
    1

Problems by type

Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.

  • Wheels
    3
  • Engine
    2
  • Airbags
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant 37

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 37 bulletins for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant

2012 Mitsubishi Galant fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
2.4L 4‑cylFWD212924

What 2012 Mitsubishi Galant owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 16, 2025 · Airbags · 200,000 miles · NC · 1 injury

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.

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Wheels · MO · crash

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.

Filed May 14, 2020 · Electrical, Visibility · 105,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Oct 18, 2017 · NE

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.

Filed Feb 26, 2016 · Transmission · 70,000 miles · IL

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

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Driver assistance, Wheels · 47,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Jun 22, 2015 · Engine · 30,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Engine · 33,286 miles · MD

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.

Filed Sep 25, 2012 · Wheels · 20,300 miles · GA

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.

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Questions about the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant

Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?

Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, fewer than a typical Galant model year.

What is the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant year score?

The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant scores 89 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Mitsubishi Galant: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?

Wheels, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (2).

How many recalls does the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant get?

Official estimates for the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant range from 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 29 highway.

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