2002 Mitsubishi Galant Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 -21 City / 27 -28 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
140 -195
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Dennis C
It's very affordable. The cooling system doesn't always tell you when the cars hot.
The car saves me on gas, it has affordable parts if needed. The car is spacious and doesn't need to much fixing.
accountCircle Mary T
Its safe and affordable. It is made in the USA.
My Mitsubishi has been great, never left me stranded with engine problems. Gets very good gas mileage. Only problem is paint job was never too great.
accountCircle Stafford D
It is a good car to drive. And runs good on gas. Good tires.
It is a great car. Nothing wrong with it. Runs good on gas. Waters good. Fuel is good. Keeps it clean inside and out. Tires are good.
accountCircle Whitney W
That having an older car allows me to save so much money.
My vehicle is a complete and total workhorse. It's my A-to-B car--it ain't pretty, but it gets the job done and still gets great gas mileage. I'm driving it until the wheels fall off!!
accountCircle Melanie M
Very well maintained and running vehicle.
It runs good for having more than 100,000 miles. It could use some fixing. The body is well maintained and has some rust spots. If you take care of the monthly maintenance, this car will last well beyond its means. This is a pre owned vehicle that runs almost like it were brand new. I am very happy with my purchase.
accountCircle Sean M
It's very fast and great to use i love the car, she has a great battery and engine that is running great
The way she runs she gets me from point one to point 2
accountCircle Alexis J
Grey 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
My car is great. I had it for a year and haven't had a problem with it yet. This car is my favorite car. It is very reliable. It's a kind of older model but it is nice and can get me anywhere. I would recommend this type of car to anybody. It is a gas saver and you would love it.
accountCircle Molli G
It gets me from point A to point B. It runs well.
It has new parts, bought it from a friend, and it's not junk!

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Kaitlyn B
Nothing nice about it besides it gets me to where I need to go
Was given to me with a cracked dash, torn up seats, the windows don't go down, the back axis is about to fall when I hit a hard bump and there is an oil leak. I hate driving it because it also shakes really bad and I can't even use the ac because it doesn't blow cold.
accountCircle Paul A
It costs me little more than how much I spend on insurance.
About the only thing about it is that it's paid for and has been for a very long time. It also runs, which is something remarkable given its age and how minimally I've maintained it.
accountCircle Nav k
It is good. Drives good. Good for small family. It ok
It is ok. It is getting old. Has minor problems. Silver. Traveled a lot in it. Too Small for my family.
accountCircle Scott D
The engine is unreliable and will have many problems.
Engine has had major problems over the years. The timing belt is prone to break. Acceleration isn't the best. Good looking car and nice interior but not very good performance or reliability.
accountCircle Ernest C
Reliable with cheap parts!
The Mitsubishi Galant seems like a pretty good car to me It is a 4 door sedan which comes in handy when inviting friends and family to join the ride. It is also pretty good on gas I can fill my tank with about 30 dollars versus something like an SUV or truck. I have not had too many mechanic issues with this vehicle other than regularly scheduled oil changes and a few wear and tear issues here and there. (tires, brakes, etc) My alternator recently had to be changed but it is an 02' so it's not like its brand new. Performance is good to me it can pick up speed bit as well. Overall I like my decisions
accountCircle Alicia W
Little things that go wrong.
It uses premium gas that burns really fast. Some parts in the tires burn the brakes down really fast they have to be changed more frequently than most cars. Car is not really built for aftermarket speakers. When changing them it caused a lot of static with my radio.
accountCircle Melanie M
It can last a long time. It is also safe and reliable.
My car is very old. Runs very well for a 16 year old car. Main reason why my car has lasted so long is because my father in law is a mechanic. Ready to upgrade to something new.

Mitsubishi Galant Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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DE
140 HP 25-25 MPG 5 Seats
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ES
195 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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LS
195 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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GTZ
195 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 Mitsubishi Galant Owner Reviews

3.94
31 Reviews
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5 stars 26%
4 stars 52%
3 stars 16%
2 stars 3%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Dennis C on February 2, 2021
It's very affordable. The cooling system doesn't always tell you when the cars hot.
The car saves me on gas, it has affordable parts if needed. The car is spacious and doesn't need to much fixing.
accountCircle Scott D on November 27, 2020
The engine is unreliable and will have many problems.
Engine has had major problems over the years. The timing belt is prone to break. Acceleration isn't the best. Good looking car and nice interior but not very good performance or reliability.
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Ranks #8 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2002 Mitsubishi Galant has an average owner rating of 4.03 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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4.26
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Ranks #4 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Mitsubishi Galant has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #4 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
32 MPG
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2002 Honda Accord
30 MPG
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28 MPG

Is The 2002 Mitsubishi Galant A Good Car?

Yes! Absolutely! This is the first one I've ever owned and now I swear by Mitsubishi Motors! This car, even with some flaws, has been the best vehicle I've ever owned. Takes a lickin and keeps on... Read More
Vic M.
For it being an older model it gets me where I need to go. Not necessarily my first choice but it definitely still a good car that I can rely on.
Paula R.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Mitsubishi Galant?

Yes, it's very reliable! It has an oil leak somewhere and I can't afford to get it fixed, but I keep oil in it and stop leak and it just keeps going..I'm very happy with my car
Renee M.
It is very reliable. Still blows cold AC and the engine is very clean. Only thing is it has high miles but that is understandable for the year. Other than that it runs great!
Julianna F.

Is The 2002 Mitsubishi Galant A Good Value?

I paid $1200 a year ago and yes, it was actually a steal. It was worth every penny and my next vehicle is going to be a Mitsubishi as well.
Emily E.
For me it was a good value because I was without a vehicle for a while and really needed one. I purchased for 2800 when 3000 was being asked.
Jade N.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2002 mitsubishi galant oil type?

Answer: The 2002 Mitsubishi Galant uses SAE 5W-30 motor oil. When You need to change it Mitsubishi recommends that You use full synthetic oil. There are two main types of oil that are on the market these days,...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety