2003 Mitsubishi Galant Review
Price Estimate: $1,055 - $1,646





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Attractive styling, excellent handling, many standard features for a low price.
Cons
- Lacks power compared to major competitors, small backseat, no manual transmission available.
What’s new
The ES Galant now offers a "Sun and Sound" option that provides a 210-watt Infinity audio system along with a power sunroof and 16-inch alloy wheels. LS models come equipped with traction control.
Edmunds says
An enjoyable Japanese family sedan that could use additional polish and rear-seat room.
For sale nearby
6 listings
- 144,874 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 4cyl automatic
- All Motors Group (186 mi away)
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Quincy, MA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4A3AA46GX3E090422
Stock: 090422
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-22-2023- 49,619 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
- 4cyl automatic
- Precise Automotive Group (227 mi away)
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Chantilly, VA
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4A3AA46G33E116844
Stock: P6844
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-04-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant DE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.09 per gallon for regular unleaded in New York.
Monthly estimates based on costs in New York
$178/mo for Galant DE
Galant DE
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$165/mo
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Mitsubishi Galant Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(26%)
3(11%)
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Transmission Problem
3.25 out of 5 starsrichie6, 01/14/2014
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES V6 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
BEWARE OF MITSUBISHI GALANT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS
(2003 for me)
I learned the hard way from a excellent transmission shop about the flaw in my 3.0 V6 model with 4 speed automatic where these where a 'clip' deep inside the tranny breaks! This shop used to keep several extra trannys in the shop fully expecting to have customers come in for this very issue. He told me about it before he … even opened it up and proved it to me!
These broken pieces, for one scenario, end up in the pump causing your tranny to fail and needs to be rebuilt. One main sympton is it will not go into any gear! Sometimes you hear the rattling as you run it.
Get newer kit if you rebuild it!
Almost Bulletproof
4.63 out of 5 starsdu8y4, 02/05/2013
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
I bought my 2003 Galant 2.4ES in 2005 with 54,000 miles on it for $8900 because it was all I could afford at the time and I'm anti-Honda. Good gas mileage, snappy for a 4cyl. After delivering Pizza's full time for several years and going on multiple trips to Yellowstone, it now has 235,000 on it. The only thing major was replacing the timing belt at just over 200,000. I will say also … that it can get up the the 120mph that the speedometer says it'll go. (it just takes a while)
Fantastic Automobile
4.25 out of 5 starsballbreaker910, 04/21/2011
2003 Mitsubishi Galant DE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
I am the original owner of a 2003 Galant. I cannot express how much I have enjoyed this car. I purchased the car with 42 mile one the odometer. Now it has 201,000 miles. My only complaint is the paint. Every time I see a Galant like mines, the paint is faded terribly. Also the Brakes seem to wear easier than most cars. The climate control needed to be replaced but luckily it was still … under warranty. This car has taken a beating. It had been driven every day for about 110 mile a day. Never had a major problem. Engine and tranny has been solid. The one time the car didn't start was because it needed a battery. Mitsubishi has put together a solid car that can compete with all major car brands.
Love Mitsubishi
5 out of 5 starslcmitsu, 09/16/2012
2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
I bought this car used from a dealer in January 2007 with 25,000 miles on it.
I don't think I will ever buy anything other than a mitsubishi going forward. I have 82,500 on the car now and with regular maintenance I expect many more years of driving joy with mitsi.
Before buying the car I did check Edmunds.com
consumer reviews and Consumer Reports which both gave this car a great … reviews.
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2003 Galant Highlights
DE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $17,767 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $178/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Galant include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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