Complaints
183
Crashes
17
Fires
30
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Mitsubishi Galant Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Fires:17
#215 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:63,531 mi
#39 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:14,325 mi
Crash-related:9
Considering a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
Check the actual VIN — every car is different.
This page shows the model year's reputation. The VIN tells you about this specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer rollbacks. Full report just $8.99 (vs. Carfax $44.99).
All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 19 | — | 17 | — | |
| Body Structure | 15 | — | — | 63,531 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 9 | — | 14,325 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | 1 | 120,880 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 7 | — | — | 97,667 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 6 | — | 5 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 6 | — | 1 | 95,600 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | 1 | — | 86,750 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | — | 3 | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
17
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,531
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,325
Electrical Faults
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
120,880
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,667
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,600
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Other Mitsubishi Galant Years
2000 Mitsubishi Galant — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Mitsubishi Galant has 183 NHTSA complaints, 17 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (19 complaints); Body Structure (15 complaints, avg 63,531 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (9 complaints, avg 14,325 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,033 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant include 17 crash-related reports, 30 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Mitsubishi Galant reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
Check Your Specific 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
Real owner complaints tell you about the model. The VIN tells you about your specific car — accidents, title issues, odometer fraud.
Check Any VIN — $8.99