DecodedCarsMitsubishi Galant
8 model years from 2005 to 2012, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2012
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 23–24 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (10)
The 2012 Galant in brief
The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is a midsize car offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (21 city / 29 highway), 0% better than the 2012 midsize car average of 23.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,800 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the wheels.
The Mitsubishi Galant has 8 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2012.
Its most efficient year was 2012 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 24 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (17), engine (7), unknown or other (5).
2010 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 44 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Galant compares
The 2005 Mitsubishi Galant is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 107-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,351 lb (4dr Sedan FWD /De/Es).
2012 Galant pros & cons
Full 2012 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints7 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 345 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Galant changes by model year
- 2010
- Engine dropped: 3.8L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 24 MPG | 189.8 in | 3,395 lb | Not rated | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 189.8 in | 3,351 lb | Not rated | 0 | 9 |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 189.8 in | 3,351 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 189.8 in | 3,351 lb | Not rated | 0 | 10 |
| 2006 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 189.8 in | 3,351 lb | Not rated | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 189.8 in | 3,351 lb | Not rated | 0 | 4 |
Alternatives to the 2012 Galant
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Camry | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius | 50 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra | 32 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | 26 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 34 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2012 Buick Regal | 28 MPG | Not rated | 7 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Mitsubishi. How we calculate this →