2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT
7 recalls, 183 complaints - 146 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
04V428000 Sep 1, 2004
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXP... Read more
01V295001 Sep 25, 2001
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.
Consequence
LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING TUBE WITH ONE HAVING A NEW ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERIC... Read more
01V011001 Jan 16, 2001
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Consequence
FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE TH... Read more
00V225001 Aug 10, 2000
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.
Consequence
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.
99V333001 Nov 23, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.
Consequence
THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE ... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD A METAL MANIFOLD BRACKET (FROM GALANT MODELS ONLY - ECLIPSE HAS NO SUCH BRACKET). DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES SHOW NO DAMAGE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR ALONG WITH HEAT RESISTANT HARNESS CLIPS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES DO S... Read more
99V305001 Nov 1, 1999
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.
Consequence
LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.
Complaint Statistics
183 total complaints
17 crashes 30 fires 21 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 19 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 15 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 6 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 6 |
| STRUCTURE | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 21, 2017
Incident date: Dec 6, 2017
I AM DISABLED BY MY OWN FACTORY ALARM. THE CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE MY ECU WAS DEFECTIVE AND I REPLACED IT WITH A USED ONE AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO PROGRAM MY KEY TO THE REPLACEMENT ECU AND THE KEY STILL DOESN'T WORK EVEN THOUGH I AM GETTING A P1610 TROUBLE CODE FOR IMMOBILIZER MALFUNCTION WH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 21, 2017
Incident date: Dec 6, 2017
I AM DISABLED BY MY OWN FACTORY ALARM. THE CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE MY ECU WAS DEFECTIVE AND I REPLACED IT WITH A USED ONE AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO PROGRAM MY KEY TO THE REPLACEMENT ECU AND THE KEY STILL DOESN'T WORK EVEN THOUGH I AM GETTING A P1610 TROUBLE CODE FOR IMMOBILIZER MALFUNCTION WH... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 22, 2015
Incident date: Nov 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A CRASH BAR CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AT 50 MPH. THE CONTACT'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK INQUIRES AND A HERNIATED DISK DISPLACER. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REC... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Oct 8, 2014
Incident date: Oct 7, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 9, 2013
Incident date: Jan 9, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEEDLE WOULD FLUCTUATE CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 16, 2010
Incident date: Aug 27, 2010
I OWN A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. FOR THE LAST TWO MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE REPAIR SHOP. I AM NOT A MECHANIC; HOWEVER, I KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR WILL JUST STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WHEN IT OCCURS, IT WILL NOT START AND HAS TO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Aug 26, 2010
Incident date: Aug 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CONTACTS PERSONAL MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE BATTERY CABLE WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 27, 2010
Incident date: Jul 20, 2010
MATCHING RECALL MITSUBISHI NOTICE SR-99-003 AND NHTSA 99V305001, OUR GALANT HAS THE BUSTED TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM. MITSUBISHI CLAIMS OUR VIN IS OUTSIDE THE RANGE OF DEFECTIVE UNITS. OBVIOUSLY, THAT'S NOT THE CASE, BUT THEY'RE NOT PAYING. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 27, 2010
Incident date: Jul 20, 2010
MATCHING RECALL MITSUBISHI NOTICE SR-99-003 AND NHTSA 99V305001, OUR GALANT HAS THE BUSTED TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM. MITSUBISHI CLAIMS OUR VIN IS OUTSIDE THE RANGE OF DEFECTIVE UNITS. OBVIOUSLY, THAT'S NOT THE CASE, BUT THEY'RE NOT PAYING. *TR
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
Jul 27, 2010
Incident date: Jul 20, 2010
MATCHING RECALL MITSUBISHI NOTICE SR-99-003 AND NHTSA 99V305001, OUR GALANT HAS THE BUSTED TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM. MITSUBISHI CLAIMS OUR VIN IS OUTSIDE THE RANGE OF DEFECTIVE UNITS. OBVIOUSLY, THAT'S NOT THE CASE, BUT THEY'RE NOT PAYING. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 2, 2010
Incident date: Jun 25, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON JUNE 25, 2010, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO A FUEL PUMP AT A GASOLINE STATION. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED BUT NOT DESTROYED. THE CONTACT STATED, THAT WAS TH... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Sep 16, 2009
Incident date: Jun 10, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE EXTERIOR BODY EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST SPOTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST WITH REPAIRING THE RUST. THE DASHBOARD ALSO EXHIBITED EXTEN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 16, 2009
Incident date: Jun 10, 2002
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE EXTERIOR BODY EXHIBITED SEVERE RUST SPOTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION; HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST WITH REPAIRING THE RUST. THE DASHBOARD ALSO EXHIBITED EXTEN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 10, 2009
Incident date: May 19, 2008
YES I HAVE HAD A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH MY GALANT YEAR 2000 DASH BOARD HAS CRACK IN THE COLD! THE PAINT(BLACK) HAS TURN FROM A BLACK TO NOW A RUST COLOR LIKE IT HADN'T HAD A COAT OF PRIMER PUT ON BEFORE PAINTING IT! BALL JOINT SNAP WHEEL FELL OFF COST 4300.00 TO FIX NOW IT NEEDS A PAINT JOB WASHING... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 12, 2009
Incident date: Aug 12, 2009
ALL OF THE PAINT ON MY BLACK 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT IS COMING OFF. THIS CAR WAS GARAGE KEPT MOST OF IT'S LIFE. *TR
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Jul 22, 2009
Incident date: Jul 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE SIGNAL. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 99V... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Jul 22, 2009
Incident date: Jul 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO ACTIVATE THE SIGNAL. IN ADDITION, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 99V... Read more
STRUCTURE
Mar 9, 2009
Incident date: Jun 16, 2008
MY CAR IS BLACK AND THE PAINT IS STARTING TO GET LITTLE WHITE DOTS IN BIG AREAS! I ASKED THE MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT AND THEY TOLD ME IT IS WITH ALL THE BLACK 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANTS! AS I SEE IT , IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN TAKEN CARE BY MITSUBISHI! I DON'T FEEL LIKE IT MAKE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 16, 2009
Incident date: Oct 1, 2008
RECENTLY PURCHASED USED 200 MITSUBISHI GALANT. HAVING ISSUES WITH THE OIL LIGHT CONSTANTLY COMING ON AND THE CAR SHUTTING OFF. IT ALSO SEEMS AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE LOOSES POWER AND NONE OF THE SIGNAL LIGHTS OR HAZARD LIGHTS WILL WORK. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE IN OCTOBER 2... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 19, 2008
Incident date: Nov 19, 2008
I HAD PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2000 MITS. GALANT (BLACK) WHICH WAS A SPECIAL EDITION FROM THE LOCAL DEALER FOR MITSBUSHI AND WAS IN THE SHOWROOM. WITHIN 1 1/2 OF HAVING THIS VEHICLE, THE PAINT ON THE ROOF AROUND THE SUNROOF HAD FADED. GRADUALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEARS THE ROOF, FRONT HOOD AND REAR TRUCK... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 31, 2008
Incident date: Oct 30, 2008
I PURCHASED A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT BRAND NEW IN JUNE, 2000. ABOUT 18 MONTHS LATER, MY CAR WOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP RUNNING. ALL SYSTEMS WOULD DIE. MY MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP ATTEMPTED DIFFERENT FIXES ON MANY OCCASIONS, ONLY TO HAVE THE PROBLEM OCCUR AGAIN. FINALLY, MY CAR WAS SENT TO A MASTER MECHANIC... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 25, 2008
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO GET HOT, THE AIR CONDITIONER BEGINS TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE LOW OIL LIGHT WOULD OCCASIONALLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT M... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 25, 2008
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO GET HOT, THE AIR CONDITIONER BEGINS TO BLOW HOT AIR. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE LOW OIL LIGHT WOULD OCCASIONALLY ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT M... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 3, 2008
Incident date: Aug 20, 2008
HAD TO REPLACE TWO INTAKE MANIFOLDS IN 42 MONTHS ON MY 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. *TR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jun 24, 2008
Incident date: Jun 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC PIECE IN THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER SNAPPED INSIDE. CURRENTLY, THE HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HIGH BEAMS DO NOT WORK. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V3050... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Jun 24, 2008
Incident date: Jun 23, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE PLASTIC PIECE IN THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER SNAPPED INSIDE. CURRENTLY, THE HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HIGH BEAMS DO NOT WORK. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V3050... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 11, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
I HAVE A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT MANUFACTURED IN OCTOBER 1999. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH LEVER BROKE AND IS STUCK IN THE "SQUIRT WIPER FLUID" POSITION. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH LEVER BREAK LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND PAID TO HAVE IT REPLACED. BOTH OF THESE ARE LISTED AS DEFECTS UNDER ... Read more
VISIBILITY
Jun 11, 2008
Incident date: Jun 1, 2008
I HAVE A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT MANUFACTURED IN OCTOBER 1999. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH LEVER BROKE AND IS STUCK IN THE "SQUIRT WIPER FLUID" POSITION. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH LEVER BREAK LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND PAID TO HAVE IT REPLACED. BOTH OF THESE ARE LISTED AS DEFECTS UNDER ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 5, 2008
Incident date: Mar 1, 2008
THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE PAINT ON MY 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. AS FIRST I THOUGHT THERE WAS SOMETHING I WAS DOING WRONG, UNTIL I FOUND THE NUMEROUS CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I'M NOT SURE HOW MITSUBISHI HAS AVOIDED A RECALL BUT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND SHOULD BE COMPLETELY CORRECTED BY ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jan 15, 2008
Incident date: Jan 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT DIM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER TURN SIGNALS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Jan 15, 2008
Incident date: Jan 5, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT DIM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER TURN SIGNALS WERE ALSO INOPERATIVE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 28, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
BEGINNING JUST A FEW YEARS AFTER PURCHASING MY 2000 GALANT BRAND NEW, THE PAINT STARTED EATING ITSELF AWAY (OXIDIZING). THERE ARE HUGE BLOTCHES COVERING THE ROOF AND REAR OF THE CAR. IT HAS CONTINUALLY GOTTEN WORSE. NO ONE WILL HELP ME AT MITSIBUSHI. JUST A FEW MONTHS AFTER ORIGINALLY PURCHASING... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 21, 2007
Incident date: Apr 20, 2004
I OWN A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. IN 2004 THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD BEGAN CRACKING SOON AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED . THE DASHBOARD HAS MULTIPLES CRACKS AND CONTINUED TO CRACK. *TR
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Oct 16, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
A/C NOT WORKING PROPERLY NOT ANY WHERE NEAR AS COLD AS IT SHOULD BE. BROUGHT BACK TO MITSUBISHI IN SERRAMONTE AROUND 4 TIME. THEY COMPLETELY TOOK APART DASHBOARD AND THE A/C IN 2003 AND SAID THEY FOUND METAL SHAVINGS IN SOME PART OF THE A/C UNIT AND FIXED IT. WELL NOW IT'S 4 YEARS LATER AND IT N... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 16, 2007
Incident date: Jan 15, 2004
DEFECTIVE PAINT ON ROOF AND TRUNK WITH BIG WHITE PATCHES AFTER ONLY 4 YEARS. TOOK IT TO A DEALER IN EAST BAY IN CALIFORNIA AND THEY SAID WOULD REPAINT ROOF AND TRUNK BUT I WOULD HAVE TO LEAVE FOR 2 WEEKS. I WOULD HAVE HAD TO RENT A CAR FOR 2 WEEKS SO IT WAS NOT WORTH REPAINTING BECAUSE I HAD NO ME... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Sep 24, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT FAILED. HE ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE BULB AND NOTICED THAT THE SOCKET WAS MELTED. LAST YEAR, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE MECHANIC REMOVED THE SOCKET, BUT DID NOT STAT... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
Sep 4, 2007
Incident date: Jul 15, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH SNAPPED OFF WHEN IT WAS ENGAGED. THE SWITCH IS CURRENTLY HANGING BY TWO WIRES. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NUMBER 99V30500. THE SPEED, PURCHASE DATE, AND N... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 31, 2007
Incident date: Jul 1, 2003
I OWN A 2000 MITSUBISGHI GALANT. IN 2004 THE PAINT BEGAN TO DRASTICALLY FADE ON THE HOOD, TRUNK & ROOF. I BELIEVE THERE IS A DEFECT IN THE PAINT JOB. I STRONGLY BELIEVE MITSUBISHI NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THE PAINT JOB! *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Jun 21, 2007
Incident date: Feb 15, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD BEGAN CRACKING SOON AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN 2004. THE DASHBOARD HAS CONTINUED TO CRACK. IN JULY OF 2005, THE FUEL FILLER DOOR DETACHED AND THE CD PLAYER STOPPED OPERATING. AFTER BEING INFORMED THA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 21, 2007
Incident date: Feb 15, 2004
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD BEGAN CRACKING SOON AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED IN 2004. THE DASHBOARD HAS CONTINUED TO CRACK. IN JULY OF 2005, THE FUEL FILLER DOOR DETACHED AND THE CD PLAYER STOPPED OPERATING. AFTER BEING INFORMED THA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
May 9, 2007
Incident date: May 1, 2007
WHEEL CYLINDERS FAILED AGAIN. THIS WAS THE SIXTH SET THAT THIS CAR HAD BEEN THROUGH. THEY WERE LEAKING AT TIME OF PURCHASE ALTHOUGH I DISCOVERED THIS A WEEK THEREAFTER. THE PROPORTIONAL VALVE HAD BEEN CHANGED, NEW BRAKES ALL AROUND ALSO. DEALERS HAD NO IDEA WHY THIS WAS HAPPENING. NEED H... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 10, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
PAINT OXIDATION ON TRUNK, ROOF, AND HOOD OF A 2000 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT THAT STARTED AS A SMALL SPOT AND GREW WITH TIME. DID NOT NOTICE THIS WAS A NATIONWIDE ISSUE EXPERIENCED BY MANY BLACK CAR OWNERS UNTIL RECENTLY - DATA AND NEWS CLIPS WERE WIDESPREAD ON THE INTERNET.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 15, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
PAINT OXIDATION ON ROOF, HOOD AND TRUNK. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Jan 30, 2007
Incident date: Dec 28, 2006
2000 GALLANT HEADLIGHT WIRES OVERHEAT CAUSING TO BURN OUT WIRE. POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD (DID NOT HAPPEN TO US), HOWEVER HEADLIGHT WIRES OVERHEATED ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS CAUSES THEM TO FUSE AND STOP WORKING. *NM
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Oct 26, 2006
Incident date: Oct 26, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY FAILED WHEN ENGAGED. ADDITIONALLY, UPON ENGAGING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE LEVER ARM LINKAGE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Sep 18, 2006
Incident date: Sep 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER THE SOCKETS WERE OBSERVED TO BE BURNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC.
WHEELS:HUB
Sep 7, 2006
Incident date: Sep 5, 2006
HUB CAPS ON MITSUBISHI GALANTS KEEP FALLING ON DURING DRIVING. SEEMS LIKE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. TIRED OF BUYING NEW ONES. *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 31, 2006
Incident date: Jul 28, 2006
I HAVE A BLACK 2000 GALANT. AFTER 3 YEARS THE PAINT ON THE ROOF BEGAN FADING. NOW THE ROOF AND HOOD ARE COVERED WITH BIG WHITE FADED PATCHES IT LOOKS AWFUL. I'VE NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM ON OTHER BLACK GALANTS ABOUT THE SAME AGE LEADING ME TO BELIEVE MITSUBISHI'S BLACK PAINT IS DEFECTIVE. *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 25, 2006
Incident date: Jun 30, 2006
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2000 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE PAINT STARTED FADING WITHIN FOUR YEARS OF OWNING THIS VEHICLE. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP WHO ADMITTED A DEFECT IN THE PAINT ON THE 2000-2001 MITSUBISHI GALANTS. AS SUCH, THE LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALER AGREED ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 21, 2006
Incident date: Sep 16, 2005
INTAKE MANIFOLD HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND NOW THE THIRD MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED IN THE VERY SAME PLACE AS THE FIRST TWO. FIRST REPLACEMENT CAME WITH NO EXPLANATION WHY. SECOND REPLACEMENT WAS BECAUSE OF A CRACKED MOTOR MOUNT. I WILL NOT LET DEALERSHIP REPLACE THIS MANIFOLD. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT WHEN... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT
146 manufacturer communications from 100 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 7 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 6 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 |
DEALER LETTER
Jul 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-23-00-001
Apr 24, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Technical Service Bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross veh
TSB-23-00-004
Apr 24, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
DEALER LETTER
Apr 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a Dealer Letter sent to dealers informing that Mitsubishi Technical Training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
MEDICUpdate517
Feb 27, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a message sent to dealers, to inform them that an update for MEDIC will be available.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218
Aug 28, 2015
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-15-54-004
Jul 29, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT217
Jul 22, 2015
220000 SEATS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT195
Mar 5, 2013
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TTIndex12
Mar 5, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
010000 STEERING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT194
Feb 6, 2013
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT193
Jan 15, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
130000 VISIBILITY
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT192
Dec 7, 2012
200000 WHEELS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
020000 SUSPENSION
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
100000 POWER TRAIN
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT191
Nov 1, 2012
140000 AIR BAGS
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
137
May 1, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
REPROGRAMMING THE PCM DRIVABILITY OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES CAN BE CORRECTED. *KB
0617001
Jan 1, 2006
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM CHECKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0513012
Oct 1, 2005
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP OPERATION CHECK - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0523004
Jul 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *TT
0513006
Apr 1, 2005
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ALTERNATOR FR TERMINAL VOLTAGE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0513004
Mar 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) REPROGRAMMING FOR COLD ENGINE MISFIRE / HOT SOAK RESTART / ROUGH IDLE. REVISION. *TT
0213015R
Feb 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INCORRECT POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SOFTWARE PARAMETERS MAY CAUSE A MISFIRE CONDITION WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD, SETTING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300 THROUGH P0306 IN THE PCM. *TT
06012004
Jun 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COLD ENGINE MISFIRE. *EH
05012004
May 1, 2004
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2-3 SHIFT FLARE. *EH
SC03001
Oct 1, 2003
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM LABEL MUST BE CHANGED- SERVICE CAMPAIGN. *TT
0323006
Oct 1, 2003
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
TORQUE CONVERTER SHUDDER, SURGE, AND/OR VIBRATION (POSSIBLY INTERMITTENT) WHEN DRIVING 35-50 MPH AT STEADY THROTTLE. *TT
0355008
Oct 1, 2003
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING MAY FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION AND OVERFLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND INTO THE BLOWER MOT
0355008R
Oct 1, 2003
138800 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
DEBRIS (SUCH AS LEAVES, ETC.) ENTERING THE FRONT COWL AREA MAY CLOG THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING DRAIN TUBE. IF THIS OCCURS, THE EVAPORATOR HOUSING MAY FILL UP WITH CONDENSATION AND OVERFLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT, AND INTO THE BLOWER MO
0355005
May 1, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR HIGH-PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE PARTS AVAILABILITY. INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT
93
May 1, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT BULB CONNECTORS. *TT
0342A001
Apr 1, 2003
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
CHANGES TO THE TRUNK LID LOCK RELEASE CABLE. *TT
0317002
Mar 1, 2003
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
CORRECTED VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAMS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0355003
Mar 1, 2003
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT / AIR CONDITIONER ECU VOLTAGES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
88
Dec 1, 2002
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
HEATED DOOR MIRROR STICKERS. MITSUBISHI MOTORS TECH TALK. VOL. 88. NOV. 2002. *TT
11012002
Nov 1, 2002
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
FUEL PUMP SQUEAK/GROAN FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *TT
88
Nov 1, 2002
140000 AIR BAGS
CLOCK SPRING INSTALLATION. MITSUBISHI MOTORS. TECH TALK. VOL. 88. NOV. 2002. *TT
10012002
Oct 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR HARD TO OPEN FROM INSIDE. *EH
0252A003
Sep 1, 2002
220000 SEATS
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT. *TT
09012002
Sep 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
BUZZ RATTLE AT REAR FLOOR. *EH
09012002
Sep 1, 2002
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COLD ENGINE MISFIRE. *EH
09012002
Sep 1, 2002
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR HARD TO OPEN FROM INSIDE. *EH
09012002
Sep 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CLICKING NOISE AT INSTRUMENT PANEL. *EH
0213015
Aug 1, 2002
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SUBJECT REGARDING POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR COLD ENGINE MISFIRE. *JG
0223006
Aug 1, 2002
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSAXLE CONTROL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *JG
0255006
Aug 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITONER WATER LEAKAGE AT EVAPORATOR DRAIN TUBE OPENING. *JG
85
Aug 1, 2002
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A RATTLING NOISE HEARD FROM REAR SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE. *TT
85
Aug 1, 2002
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK, GROAN, RATTLE SUSPENSION NOISE HEARD FROM REAR WHEN DRIVING 5-25 MPH OVER SPEED BUMPS. *TT
85
Aug 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING COMMENTS OF FLOODED OR WET FRONT FLOOR / CARPET ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. *TT
85
Aug 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-13-014 - FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
85
Aug 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
BULLETIN REVIEW REGARDING TSB-02-23-003 - REVISES BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES FOR TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT RETAINER AND TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP. *TT
TSB0213014
Jul 1, 2002
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING FUEL TANK DIFFERENTIALPRESSURE SENSOR - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
TSB0223003
Jul 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THIS BULLETIN REVISES THE TIGHTENING TORQUE VALUES FOR THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT RETAIN BOLTS AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL PUMP MOUNTING BOLTS. *TT
84
Jul 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLE TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION RATTLE. *TT
84
Jul 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAK, GROAN, RATTLE SUSPENSION NOISE - UPDATE. *TT
84
Jul 1, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
BULLETIN REVIEW FOR TSB-02-14-001 REGARDING SOME COOLING SYSTEM CONCERNS DUE TO AN INCORRECTLY POSITION COOLANT RESERVOIR TANK HOSE. *TT
TSB0211002
Jun 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON CRANKSHAFT IDENTIFICATION MARKS - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
TSB0214001
Jun 1, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CUSTOMER MAY REPORT VARIOUS COOLING RELATED ISSUES SUCH AS OVERHEATING, LOW RADIATOR COOLANT LEVEL, POOR HEATER PERFORMANCE, A GURGLING SOUND FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PROCEDURES TO CORRECT VARIOUS POTENTIAL CONDITION
TSB0233001
Jun 1, 2002
021500 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
SUBJECT REGARDING BALL JOINT END PLAY CHECK PROCEDURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
83
Jun 1, 2002
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE TECHNICAL INFORMATION REGARDING REAR SUSPENSION RATTLE NOISE. *TT
8113
Apr 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0401. *SLC
8113
Apr 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND P0174 FOR V6 MODELS. *LC
0254002
Mar 1, 2002
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
SUBJECT REGARDING HORN OPERATION. *JG
0235005
Mar 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED DESCRIPTIONS OF TCL SOLENOID VALVE.*JG
0254005
Mar 1, 2002
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SUBJECT REGARDING DEDICATED IOD FUSE BLOWS INTERMITTENTLY. *JG
0255002
Mar 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING CORRECTED AIR CONDITIONER MAGNETIC CLUTCH SERVICE PROCEDURES. *JG
80
Mar 1, 2002
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
INFORMATION ON A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0174 SET *TT
80
Mar 1, 2002
131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE WINDOW GLASS FREEZES TO MOULDING. *TT
78
Feb 1, 2002
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SPRING POPPING NOISE. *TT
7913
Feb 1, 2002
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
EXPERIENCING FUEL PUMP SQUEAK AND/OR GROAN CONDITION FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. *TT
TSB0255001
Jan 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
SUBJECT REGARDING DELETION OF AIR CONDITIONER DRAIN HOUSE - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
78
Jan 1, 2002
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING EXHAUST FLEX PIPE BREAKAGE. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, MITSUBISHI GALANT
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08014
Opened: Mar 4, 2008 , Closed: Jul 1, 2008
PASSENGER DOOR FIRE
COMPLAINTS ALLEGE THAT A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR.IN MITSUBISHI'S RESPONSE TO ODI'S MARCH 12, 2008 INFORMATION REQUEST, MITSUBISHI ASSERTS THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT MAY OCCUR WHEN LARGE AMOUNTS OF LIQUIDS, MORE THAN 100CC (3.4 OZ), LIKE A SOFT DRINK WERE SPILLED DIRECTLY OVER THE POWER... Read more
PE98032
Opened: May 22, 1998 , Closed: Sep 8, 1998
STOP LAMP SWITCH
ALLEGED FAILURE OF THE STOP LAMP SWITCH PREVENTS ILLUMINATION OF THE BRAKE LIGHTS DURING BRAKING AND INHIBITS DISENGAGEMENT OF CRUISE CONTROL VIA THE BRAKE PEDAL
MITSUBISHI GALANT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI GALANT across all model years (1985, 2010).
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Total Recalls
2,435
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
336
Reported Crashes
115
Reported Fires
11
Reported Deaths
MITSUBISHI GALANT - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 31 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 37 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 34 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 68 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 167 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 175 | View |
| 2001 | 8 | 211 | View |
| 2000 (current) | 7 | 183 | |
| 1999 | 6 | 296 | View |
| 1998 | 2 | 69 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 110 | View |
| 1996 | 4 | 200 | View |
| 1995 | 6 | 296 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 284 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 1992 | 1 | 43 | View |
| 1991 | 1 | 78 | View |
| 1990 | 1 | 32 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 20 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 1986 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 1985 | 1 | 0 | View |