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2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES

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2009 Mitsubishi Galant – front Unverified
Photo: 2004 Mitsubishi Galant ES in Sterling Silver Metallic, front left, 12-26-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the ninth generation (2004–2012); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2004 Mitsubishi Galant ES in Sterling Silver Metallic, front left, 12-26-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2007-2008 Mitsubishi Galant -- 08-16-2010 by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Mitsu Galant by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 9th Generation Mitsubishi Galant rear 4.7.18 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2004 Mitsubishi Galant ES in Sterling Silver Metallic, rear left, 12-26-2024 by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2009 Mitsubishi Galant ES is a 160-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed sportronic auto w/od. It starts at $21,249 MSRP.

It makes 160 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 155 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway.

The Galant measures 191.0 inches long on a 108.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,483 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$21,249 ($32,195 *)
Engine
Engine TypeGas I4
Displacement2.4 L
Horsepower160 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque155 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront Wheel Drive
Transmission
Transmission4-Speed Sportronic Auto w/OD
1st Gear2.84
2nd Gear1.57
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.69
Reverse2.21
Final Drive4.21
Fuel Economy
City20 MPG
Highway27 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded
Tank Capacity17.7 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link
Turning Diameter38.1 ft
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 x 6.5
Wheels Rear16 x 6.5
Tires FrontP215/60R16
Tires RearP215/60R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length191 in
Width72.4 in
Height57.9 in
Wheelbase108.3 in
Front Track61.8 in
Rear Track61.8 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft³
Curb Weight3,483 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.6 in
Headroom Rear37 in
Legroom Front42.6 in
Legroom Rear37 in
Shoulder Room Front57.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear56.6 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2009 Mitsubishi Galant 4-DR. w/SAB

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Mitsubishi GALANT.

16 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Mitsubishi GALANT

Owner Complaints

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Mitsubishi GALANT (3 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags10
Structure4
Wheels3
Tires2
Hydraulic1
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jan 16, 2024 · Air Bags 1 injury
“The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the front driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently and struck the contact’s face and chest. There was no warning…”
May 3, 2023 · Air Bags, Seat Belts, Wheels
“Shannon bell private dealer is selling this car with a unrepairable cv axel. I purchased it and di my home work he rolled the miles back. He's falsely advertising it as clean tie and 190 something…”
Oct 2, 2020 · Air Bags
“SRS LIGHT LIGHT IS ON AFTER REPLACING AIRBAGS”
Feb 12, 2018 · Air Bags Crash 2 injuries
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, HE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS HEAD AND…”
May 26, 2017 · Air Bags, Structure
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG COMPARTMENT WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DON HARRING MITSUBISHI DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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