Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
17 -20 City / 25 -27 HWY
Horsepower
160
Seats
5
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sandra B
Best car I've ever had. Love it.
No problems at all. I love this car, it's roomie and rides like a dream. It's very good on gas as well. We've had no mechanical problems at all with this car. We've only had to change the oil and we've replaced the brake pads only once. I will continue to drive this car until the wheels fall off. It still drives like a new car.
accountCircle Angie L
Overall, it's a good car, I've been happy with it. I haven't had many issues at all.
It is very comfortable and dependable. The inside is very roomy.
accountCircle Iris L
Great on gas when traveling
Very reliable old car. Doesn't have any issues. Gets me to where I need to go. It's great on long distance traveling, which I often do on weekends to visit family
accountCircle Sam B
Great car for a great price with lots of space. And great on gas.
Have had the car for almost 10 years, other than the usual auto repairs necessary with any vehicle it has given me no problems. Rides smooth, wider than it looks. Great on gas mileage, lots of trunk space. Easy to manage and maintain, would definite recommend Mitsubishi as a car buying option.
accountCircle Cynthia I
GREAT CAR! RUNS GREAT! FUEL EFFICIENT
Car is very reliable and gas last a while once filled driving short distances. Have had the car for 6 years and still drives new. No problems with car at all. Radio set up is outdated but functional. Truck is spacious. Cloth seats stain easily. Great car overall.
accountCircle Morgan M
Mitsubishi galant review.
Very reliable, the ac did go out shortly after the purchase. I believe it is the ac condenser. I have drove my car on multiple out of state trips and it's been great. It runs good and has been a good car. I have to get gas once a week usually. The car is comfortable.
accountCircle Alex D
My durable and reliable Mitsubishi galant.
My gallant is absolutely my favorite car I have ever had. It has been reliable and spacious for my growing family. With two 6 year old nephews a durable car was necessary and my gallant has been just that. Though I am not a big fan of the cloth seats they have stayed together and after many years of wear and tear they are still together with no sign of aging.
accountCircle Daniel M
Very reliable, drives very good and goes a long way on a tank of gas.
Drives really good and gets extremely good gas mileage and very low maintenance. I have been driving this vehicle for over 2 years no problems at all.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sam G
It is small but it has a lot of space.
I like the feel of the car. I like the gas mileage. I do not like the appearance. I do not like the way it handles in rain.
accountCircle Laura Z
It's not good on gas mileage. But have only had minor problems with car.
No complaints, it is a good car. Wish the gas mileage was better. It is a good solid car though. I recommend.
accountCircle Sydney B
It gets me from point A to point B.
I like how spacious and roomy it is for long road trips, but one thing that sucks about it is that there is no spot on the radio to plug in an auxiliary cord.
accountCircle Melinda B
Very good on gas mileage.
It is a smooth driving vehicle and very good on gas when it is operating correctly. Although for the past month it has not been running, cranks but does not start. Trying to eliminate issues before I waste hundreds or thousands of dollars.
accountCircle Jack F
That it is reliable and drives well in all conditions.
My car is very comfortable, it drives pretty well and and is quite reliable. I have rarely had to take it to the mechanic.
accountCircle Alex S
My fancy black car that's honest and trustworthy.
My car is very fast and smooth. It drives like your on a cloud. It definitely allows you to travel wherever is needed. It's honestly my most favorite car that I have had. I never have to worry about the car leaving me stranded. Also it is very roomy so there is a lot of space inside the car and the trunk.
accountCircle Alyssa J
Runs better than most cars it's age.
I will say this car runs really well for it being 11 years old. It was given to me as a gift from my grandparents and they bought the car right in 2008 so the car has been rolling for a while. I've never had any major problems with the car itself though you can tell it's a little older by the way it runs. I think this was the perfect car for me to start off with. The radio of course was a little outdated, no aux or Bluetooth just a radio and a CD player. I did end up changing the radio out. The car in terms of space and comfortability are great, the car is a bit wide so I believe everyone fits comfortably even when the car is full.
accountCircle Monica L
Daily driver mom of four go to car.
It is good to use as a daily driver. I use to get my kids to school and run errands. I never took it on a drive anywhere I am second owner. I had to replace starter twice already but other than that I think it is been a overall good vehicle for the most part of it.

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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160 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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ES
160 HP 24-24 MPG 5 Seats
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Ralliart
21-21 MPG 5 Seats
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2008 Mitsubishi Galant Owner Reviews

4.05
21 Reviews
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5 stars 43%
4 stars 19%
3 stars 38%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Sam G on February 9, 2021
It is small but it has a lot of space.
I like the feel of the car. I like the gas mileage. I do not like the appearance. I do not like the way it handles in rain.
accountCircle Cynthia I on January 18, 2021
GREAT CAR! RUNS GREAT! FUEL EFFICIENT
Car is very reliable and gas last a while once filled driving short distances. Have had the car for 6 years and still drives new. No problems with car at all. Radio set up is outdated but functional. Truck is spacious. Cloth seats stain easily. Great car overall.

Ranks #9 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant has an average owner rating of 4.10 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

1
car
4.51
2
car
4.39
9
Tie
car
4.05

Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant has a combined MPG of 28 which ranks it #6 of 13 other Midsize Cars.

1
car
35 MPG
2
car
32 MPG
6
Tie
car
27 MPG

Is The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant A Good Car?

Yes. This vehicle is very durable. It has good mileage on gas and it gives me good stability on the road. Have not had much problems with this vehicle so far.
Meers T.
Absolutely! This galant has proven reliable under all road/weather conditions and several original components continue working despite vehicle's very high mileage.
kat b.
Yes. No leaks, no problems at all. Good gas mileage. Reasonable maintenance cost. Air bags. Very good value.
Kay M.
Yes. It works well and is a very smooth car. The steering wheel turns effortlessly and the brakes aren't that sensitive which is nice!
Michelle B.

How Reliable Is The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant?

It is pretty reliable. The battery has died a few times in the past 10 years but that is to be expected, especially living in the state of Florida.
Meers T.
No problems whatsoever over 9 years ownership; very reliable vehicle. This car was totaled and rebuilt, well worth it. No injuries occurred in the crash, 5-star safety ratings proven factually.
kat b.
No problems at all. Everything works great. Minimal maintenance costs. Does not burn oil. Will buy another
David S.
For me, it has been nothing but reliable. I haven't had any issues in the 2 years that I have owned the vehicle (I bought it owned).
Lori C.

Is The 2008 Mitsubishi Galant A Good Value?

The vehicle was for $12,000. It was not expensive compared to other models and vehicles at the time.
Meers T.
Gas consumption could have been better for this vehicle but, it is still an exceptional value. Many components are original at current 200k mile mark.
kat b.
I overpaid slightly for my car, but it has no issues so it has been worth it so far. Great car great value
Marcella B.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated
*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety