Mitsubishi Galant EA
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Body Variants
The Mitsubishi Galant EA is available as Limousine and Kombi — choose your body type for specific insurance data:
Engine Overview
The Mitsubishi Galant EA is available with 2 engine variants — from 133 to 150 hp.
The Mitsubishi 2.0L NA (Benziner, 133–137 PS) has the 4G63 (2.0L NA) — rated: "Be Careful", 3 known weaknesses.
The Mitsubishi 2.4L GDI (Benziner, 144–150 PS) has the 4G64 (2.4L GDI) — rated: "Stay Away!", 3 known weaknesses.
Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Invecs-II automatic gearbox fails on V6 The optional 4-speed automatic (Invecs II) shows a cluster of gearbox failures on V6 models from around 150,000 km. One gear is too soft and fails without warning. The torque converter sheds teeth due to a material defect. Symptoms: Gear drops out suddenly with no grinding noise or fault codes, no prior oil loss, possibly unusual shift behaviour beforehand from 150,000 km | High | |
| Undersized clutch (manual gearbox) The clutch on manual gearbox variants is undersized and often lasts fewer than 100,000 km in urban use. Premature clutch wear is especially common with frequent stop-start driving. Symptoms: Clutch biting point creeping higher, slipping under load, burning smell when pulling away from 90,000 km | Medium |
Top Reported Issues
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 12 weaknesses have been documented for the Mitsubishi Galant EA (1996–2004) — 6 engine-related and 6 vehicle-related. One problem engine: 4G64 (2.4L GDI). Typical issues affect Gearbox, Rust, Cooling, Electronics.
Galant (4G63, 1996–2004) — Be Careful: Timing belt — interference engine, Hydraulic valve lifters sensitive to oil quality, Distributor and ignition coil wear-prone. Power: 133–137 PS.
Galant (4G64, 1999–2004) — Stay Away!: Severe intake tract carbon build-up, High-pressure pump leaking (MD 373962), Spark plugs oil-fouled and sooted up. Power: 144–150 PS.
What to watch out for with the Mitsubishi Galant? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee