Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Mitsubishi Galant owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I have owned a 2000 Galant brand new for the past 5 years. I keep up with the service, and always use Mitsubishi service department. The past few months however (summer of 2005) - right around the 5 year anniversary date - I notice that every time it rains, the "floor of the driver side is flooded with water". It is such a huge nuisance. There is no evidence of the trail of the water at all. I have asked the service department to check it out, and they mentioned that "maybe the water is coming in from the seams of the sunroof, etc. , that it might also have debris in the sunroof, and they have cleaned it out". That was of no help!!!! So, my car smells super musty and mildewy a few days after every rainfall. I try to dry it out as much as I can, by changing the mats and using towels to soak up the water after every rainfall and every snow fall. What a mess!!! Thank you.
I am very disgusted, I purchased my 2000 mitusbishi Galant approximately a year and a half ago, I was my car weekly and wax my vehicle every 4 to 5 months, about 6 months ago my car started getting oxidation spots, I have a huge spot on the hood, all across the trunk and even on the hood of the car, it is really disgusting and throughout my town I have seen approximately 5 or 6 other black galants with the same problems to their paint! I really wish something would be done to correct this problem because a paint job isn't exactly cheap and I've read through this website of all the other 2000 black galants that are having this same problem. Please help!
There is a defect in the paint on my 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. As first I thought there was something I was doing wrong, until I found the numerous consumers with the same problem. I'm not sure how Mitsubishi has avoided a recall but this is a manufacturer defect and should be completely corrected by the company. The paint on the hood of my car started to become rough, then over the period of a few months began to come off. First the clear coat, then the paint, so now its down to the metal in some areas. Next it will rust, and I am not to blame. I should not have to paint the whole car out of pocket in order to protect my investment.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact observed that the entire vehicle exterior body exhibited severe rust spots. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection; however, the technician was unable to assist with repairing the rust. The dashboard also exhibited extensive cracking and warps which covered the entire length of the vehicle which was caused by the defroster unit. The front passenger axle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion and repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 79,800.
I have a 2000 Galant and about seven months after I purchased the car the clear coat on the paint started pelling on the driver side, and the front and rear bumper, I did not know that a car that new was suppose to have paint defects. Now my car is only five years old, but I have only had the car for two years and it looks as if it is over ten years old and was never taken care of. I also have a rattling in my dash and that started about the same time, and I taken my car seveal times to the dealer to have its regalur maintance and yet the problem continues.
Yes I have had a number of problems with my Galant year 2000 dash board has crack in the cold! The paint(black) has turn from a black to now a rust color like it hadn't had a coat of primer put on before painting it! Ball joint snap wheel fell off cost 4300.00 to fix now it needs a paint job washing and detailing isn't going to faze it has been taken good care of but im really upset over the rust this is just too much for me to consider! Pleasse respond and help im disable and this is my only car! Im ready to call action 2 news im at my wits end! Thank you
My car is black and the paint is starting to get little white dots in big areas! I asked the Mitsubishi dealership about the problem with the paint and they told me it is with all the black 2000 Mitsubishi galants! As I see it , it should have been taken care by Mitsubishi! I don't feel like it makes the company look very good when I see all these black Galant's that look worse than mine! If it is not taken care of other people will know what kind of products Mitsubishi sells and won't buy one! I personally will not unless this is handled!
(1) minor front bumper impact was to be repaired under an insurance claim (2) in teardown process found spot welds that were rusted out and improperly sealed. This was determined to be a manufacturer defect - nature of accident would not have caused damage to apron area. As this is a major safety issue, repair could not be completed and vehicle was deemed a total loss. (3) Mitsubishi not claiming responsiblity. Have photos and adjusters that reviewed vehicle that can provide statements as to this being a manufacturers defect
About 6 months ago I noticed that the paint on my black car was starting to get white/gray spots on the trunk and roof area mainly around my sun roof. It is now gotten much worse and has even started on my hood. My car is only 5 years old and it has always been kept in the garage and washed and waxed regularly. I am very displeased with this paint job. I noticed that there are many complaints about fading/oxidation and funny how most of them are 2000 and black. Same as mine.
Defective paint on roof and trunk with big white patches after only 4 years. Took it to a dealer in east bay in california and they said would repaint roof and trunk but I would have to leave for 2 weeks. I would have had to rent a car for 2 weeks so it was not worth repainting because I had no means of transportation.
Body complaints in other Galant years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the body & structure of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, 18% of the model year's 136 complaints. The component named most often is body (15 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure recall for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2000 Mitsubishi Galant body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.