2005 Mitsubishi Galant Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

19 -23 City / 27 -30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

160 -230

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Kaitlyn B

My car has been through a lot, but is still working like a gem.

I got my car when it was about 12 years old. I was worried that it wouldn't run for much longer or have serious problems. I have had my car for about a year and a half now. I am not the best driver, but my car has held up through all the ups and downs. I can always rely on my car. My car is perfect for my comfort, because I am not the tallest person. However, if you are any taller than 5'3 inches, you might have some comfort problems. My only big problem with my car is that the breaks are very loose. Both my gas and brake pedals are sensitive. It was hard getting use to. Most of the time, I feel like I am stomping on my breaks. Over all, my car is a great car. It is super simple and a great car for first time drivers.

Annmarie S

It is reliable. I bought it when it was almost 10 years old and it is still running.

This car is very reliable. Will buy this brand again. I bought this car 5 years ago. I have had no major issues during my ownership.

Vicente G

I really like that my car is a 4 door car.

I purchased my car used in 2013. Although it has been through a couple of incidents, my car is still running pretty great! My car has definitely been reliable since I bought it! This car was definitely in good shape when I bought it and it still is. The only problems that I have had with it was when the battery died, but that was just because it was old. Another thing that was kind of troublesome was that because my car is an export, it was sometimes hard to find parts for my car.

Marcus W

2005 Mitsubishi galant for first car.

Mitsubishi galants are very reliable cars and they are not hard to get fixed. The car is spacious and drives smoothly. I had some issues with it because of it being bought used, but that is typical for used cars. This type of car is good for people who are getting their first car.

Carol H

It is a high-quality vehicle and very dependable.

I really enjoyed my vehicle. It is very dependable. And is fully loaded. It has leather heated seats and gets great gas mileage.

Dallas G

This galant is a more than reliable car with a pretty modern look as well!

To me, there are no problems it's great on gas. I live in Buffalo, NY and got through a tough winter pretty good. Pretty fast as with great acceleration. I also like the reclining sun roof, which is great for the summer heat. Has a good feel on the road even in wet and icy conditions. Overall I feel like this was a great purchase for me being it was my first vehicle.

Donovan R

It is in good condition for someone.

Good car needs transmission an battery and tires. . . Overall the car is good I love it. . . But I also want to sell the car to someone who going to take care of it's a good car I would like to sell it. . It must go as soon as possible it is ready for pickup for first come first serve come get it.

jessica G

The front-drive midsize Galant sedan is roomy, attractively styled, and rides on an underlying structure that's stronger and more rigid than the previous generation's for improved ride comfort and handling characteristics and a quieter interior.

Car is very reliable. I haven't had any major problems with the car. I have had this car for two years and the only problem I came across was that I had to change that starter.

Negative Owner Reviews

Melissa C

I like the size of the interior and the truck.

It is reliable and comfortable. Electronically it is falling apart. Also the door panels expand and break apart making only some doors usable.

Marian P

Great running car. Will last you a lifetime.

So far no vehicle problems. As long as you keep your oil and water checked. Leather seats, automatic doors and windows.

Chris W

It is very reliable and smooth driving.

It is great for long trips. Very comfortable and has great take off. I have not had any issues as of now with my car. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles just air and CD player.

Anthony P

Mitsubishi Galant: What to hate, what to love.

My car fits about 5 people. I do not have the original rims, they have been replaced twice. The air conditioning has had to been repaired more than 3 times. I've had some problems with the radiator (such as leaks) and have had to get it replaced once. The engine in the car now is not the original, the last one blew because of a faulty radiator. Overall my car is comfortable and burns gas slowly and I enjoy riding in it despite occasional problems.

Melissa C

Good on gas. Poorly made otherwise.

The car runs smooth and it is good on gas. I would not buy this car again and I wouldn't recommend it. The door panels expand during the summer and then the doors do not open. I have had to rip off a panel and use the door with no panel. I recently put another panel on the door and it did the same thing. I just do not use the door. It is a huge burden with kids. Three of my four doors have expanded, but only one to this extent.

Jenna D

It is very loud when it starts.

My air conditioning does not always work. I like the inside it is very spacious. It has held up very good for how many miles are on it.

Michael W

The door handles have not fared well.

It's very reliable. Only had to replace belts. It has almost 200k miles on it. Passes smog every time.

Eva R

Rides smooth, gas hog, but very spacious.

First time owning a Mitsubishi vehicle, and it will be the last time. Everything is electronic. My Galant is falling apart.

Mitsubishi Galant Models

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

160 HP 27-27 MPG 5 Seats

230 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

GTS

230 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats

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2005 Mitsubishi Galant Owner Reviews

4.07

28 Reviews

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5 stars

43%

4 stars

25%

3 stars

29%

2 stars

1 star

Jenna D on February 11, 2021

It is very loud when it starts.

My air conditioning does not always work. I like the inside it is very spacious. It has held up very good for how many miles are on it.

PAMELA K on January 26, 2021

The most important thing other should know about my car is that last year I drove it from Virginia to Maryland and back again twice(January and February) and it never ever broke down.

I like that my vehicle is reliable. I like that my vehicle still runs good on the highway and off the highway. I like that I've had my vehicle for 13 years without any major issues like engine trouble or transmission trouble. What I dislike about my vehicle is that it might need a new paint job.

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Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2005 Mitsubishi Galant has an average owner rating of 4.07 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 14 other Midsize Cars.

2005 Toyota Camry

4.37

2005 Honda Accord

4.32

2005 Mitsubishi Galant

4.07

Ranks #5 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Mitsubishi Galant has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #5 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

2005 Honda Accord

34 MPG

2005 Toyota Camry

34 MPG

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2005 Mitsubishi Galant

30 MPG

Is The 2005 Mitsubishi Galant A Good Car?

Yes, still runs great! The a/c works amazing and the paint and interior and held up very well. I like this car a lot.

Bryan F.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Mitsubishi Galant?

Very reliable. It's older, so only the usual issues. After maintenance it always runs great! AC has gone out before but after getting it fixed, no problems.

Leslie C.

Is The 2005 Mitsubishi Galant A Good Value?

Probably around $3500 now. I think this is a very good value for how well the car still runs. Especially when comparing it to other 2005 vehicles.

Malone M.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety