2012 Mitsubishi Galant Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

21 City / 30 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

160

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Linda T

Low maintenance vehicle, very reliable.

No problems just normal wear and tear. Great performance, good sound system. CD player and power windows. No major repairs for 4 years. Four door, cloth seats. Child lock capability and window. Adjustable side view mirrors. High and low beams. Gray/silver in color.

Karen R

Well it is the car of the year!

This car gets great gas mileage, it is been a very good car. Comfortable realizable car. Pearl white in color. Only have replaced the front and back breaks nothing else has needed to be replaced. It is my second Mitsubishi Galant car that I have owned.

Melissa Y

2012 Mitsubishi galant: great midsize car.

The 2012 Mitsubishi galant is a great vehicle. It is a 4 cylinder which really helps saves on gas. It has cloth seats, which are quite comfortable. The 2012 galant has great traction control. A great midsize car with a good amount of room. I really like the fact that it has an air pressure sensor to know when tires are low.

Hans R

The perfect car for the perfect family.

I really like the safety features of this vehicle. The 360° airbags is perfect and are good for my children. The backup camera is a plus and it helps me where I can see when I am backing up and the onboard computer is awesome. I would recommend this vehicle to anybody in all my friends I suggest that they buy a Mitsubishi galant.

Melissa F

2012 Mitsubishi Galant review.

I love my 2012 Mitsubishi Galant! It is a midsize car with plenty of room to sit comfortably. It is a 4 cylinder car with the get up and go power of a v6 or v8. My model is stock and I think it is great! I do not think you need all the bells and whistles to enjoy this car. It is a 4 cylinder with amazing handling as well as gas mileage.

Tea R

Reliable car with good interior space and trunk space

No complaints. We actually love our car. No serios issues with it at all.

Kirk V

White 2012 Mitsubishi galant.

I got it from a used dealer so it had some cosmetic wear that has fallen apart since but other than that the car is perfect the motor runs flawlessly it gets good gas, I have had no problems mechanically and the sound system sounds great. I wish they would make newer models.

Katelyn A

There is nothing interesting about my vehicle. It fits my family perfectly

I really like my car because it get me from point a to point b. It is a very reliable car for me and my family.

Negative Owner Reviews

Kayla S

Reliable car but I hate it

It is just standard car in regards to the interior and features. It has been reliable. No major problems have happened with the car. I have had issues with the brake pads not fitting correctly on one side because the bolt were stuck. It's a decent car but I have been stuck with it for years and just hate it.

Carolyn R

Car in a rush and great car in a rush. .

It is a good car but it was not my first choice. I needed a car asap and went with I could afford. Would of preferred a SUV. A family car. But when your put in a predicament and got less than 24 hrs to find a car. It works. And can always do better at tax time.

Chloe O

Mitsubishi internal problems.

My car has 137,000 miles on it and while it has mostly been reliable there has been several issues with the battery and everything connected to the battery. Not only that but the radio is bad and the parts cost a lot. The interior of the car looks nice, with a black and grey design, I do like how there is a small DVD player so you are able to watch and drive. It is a decent size so someone could lay out in it, my car is white and has numerous scratches, not only that but the headlights are not bright at all and it is hard to clean the headlights, paint job chips easily.

Brenda C

Sturdy and reliable, gets me where I need to go!

Have had to have brakes replaced twice. Other than that, no major problems. I drive quite a bit, going out of state at least 2-3 times a month. Car is great on gas. I'm not great on preventative maintenance, but again, no major mechanical issues other than the brakes.

L R

Good first time purchase.

I honestly have not had any problems with my Galant only regular maintenance. It has been a great car to me. I would say for its class it is very spacious. The only thing I would like is the back seats to fold down. Also for their to at least be an aux cord hook up in this model. I use a FM transmitter that works well but the aux port would've been nice.

Sophie B

It is expensive and luxurious.

No updated features on the inside of car. Needs USB ports navigation digital CD DVD as well as TVs inside the car.

Ben F

Counter intuitive controls.

The fabric has begun to come off of the ceiling and the center brake light has come disjoint from the trunk. The stereo controls are counterintuitive as are the wiper controls. Mechanically the car has be sound and reliable. I have not experienced any issues there.

Kristen N

That the car is absolutely great on gas and to get where you need to go without any issues.

I like that it is very good on gas. It surprised me with how much get up and go it has. My only complaint is that since my family has gotten bigger the car seems way to small now

Mitsubishi Galant Models

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

160 HP 24 MPG 5 Seats

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2012 Mitsubishi Galant Owner Reviews

4.23

79 Reviews

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5 stars

44%

4 stars

38%

3 stars

15%

2 stars

1 star

Joshua R on June 9, 2021

It drives smooth and has goods performance.

I like my Mitsubishi galant it has never had to have repairs other than the oil changes and the tune ups I have had. I also change the battery a few times but these are just minor up keeps that I have had to do over the 8 years I have owned the vehicle. I intend to continue doing the same thing I have done over the years. Another thing is the way it drives. It is still driving like it was the day I purchased it. No problems only real deal differences than driving like something was wrong with it. I love to drive it and anyone else who has drove it loves it too.

John L on March 26, 2021

It gets me to point b from point a with ease and it has heat and cooling.

My galant is red in color which is something I like. I have nice comfortable seats that support my back. The car handles well. The car gets good gas mileage.

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Pros from Owners

Myraida C.

I have independent, ability if I feel it drive to wherever I like. Cost, maintenance cost, repair cost, insurance, mayor savings for a down payment, making monthly car loan payments. Good fuel economy for the class. Cheap interior materials.

Cons from Owners

Myraida C.

Comfort, value for the money, interior Design, reliability, performance. The seats on inside are very comfortable. This vehicle is very well worth the money. This vehicle has excellent road handling ability and comfort.

Ranks #10 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant has an average owner rating of 4.21 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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Ranks #9 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant has a combined MPG of 31 which ranks it #9 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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2012 Mitsubishi Galant

30 MPG

Is The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant A Good Car?

Yes., it’s good vehicle because it had no give me problem mechanics the interior room, comfort and ride is surprisingly good.

Jamie B.

Yes, it's been dependable for the past 6 years and has no major mechanical issues. It still runs well after 110,000 miles and I plan on having this car for another 6 years. I would definitely... Read More

Miranda E.

Yes it's a good car because it's fast and it's a good car because it's dependable and it has a rear back up camera it's a good car because it's reliable and it's a good car because it's good on gas

Aaron P.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?

No it’ doesn't any problem because it Overall a good, solid, reliable vehicle that can be had for a good price.

Ray S.

Yes, the Galant is very reliable. I've had no major mechanical issues other than needing to change the battery out and the air filters, but that's to be expected with any vehicle. If you take good... Read More

Joyce E.

No it doesn't have any problems it is a very good car it does not have any problems it's a very good car

Sara C.

Is The 2012 Mitsubishi Galant A Good Value?

Yes it’s a good value because Reliability has been excellent with zero problems. SE ride is a little stiffer than base model but handling is excellent

Hannah M.

The Gallant is a great value. I bought mine used with only 30,000 miles on it for $10,000. That car has now lasted me 5 years and 80,000 miles with no major issues. On top of that, my car is now paid... Read More

Rebecca R.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to use the aux in a 2012 Mitsubishi Galant?

Answer: If You want to learn how to use the aux in Your 2012 Mitsubishi Galant, look no further. What You will need a 3.5mm aux cable which can be found at any electronics store or major superstore. The cables range in...

What's the mitsubishi galant oil type?

Answer: You should only use engine oils that display the ILSAC certification mark on the bottle in the Mitsubishi Galant, with viscosity rating of SAE 5W-20. If ILSAC certified oil is unavailable an API classification...

What's the mitsubishi galant battery size?

Answer: The size of the battery on the 2012 Mitsubishi Galant is Group Size 86 with 650 CCA. The battery group size is industry standard for car batteries and it is measured by height, width and length as well as the...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*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