2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT
8 recalls, 211 complaints - 154 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
01V069000 Mar 8, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 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 AT 1-800-222-0037.
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
01V005001 Jan 8, 2001
SEATS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
Consequence
THE REAR ANCHOR BOLTS SECURING THE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF DRIVER INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 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 MITSU... Read more
00V320001 Oct 27, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
Consequence
THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
00V339000 Oct 24, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT COULD ALLOW THE HARNESS TO CONTACT THE BODY. THE WIRES IN EACH HARNESS CONTROL THE STOP LAMP CIRCUIT, BACK-UP LAMP CIRCUIT, AND THE TURN LAMP CIRCUIT.
Consequence
IF ANY OF THESE WIRES BECOME SHORT-CIRCUITED, THE INTERIOR LAMPS, TURN SIGNAL LAMPS, AND REAR STOP LAMPS COULD STOP WORKING. THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING OR BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE AND SECURE THE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR ANY PRE-EXISTING WIRE INSULATION DAMAGE.
00V299001 Oct 2, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
Consequence
PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
Complaint Statistics
211 total complaints
49 crashes 19 fires 28 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 17 |
| AIR BAGS | 13 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 6 |
POWER TRAIN
Jan 2, 2020
Incident date: Dec 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPERATE IN THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITION. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A LEAKAGE AND SMOKE WAS ALSO PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CO... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jan 8, 2016
Incident date: Aug 15, 2015
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED IN AUG 2014 SO I BOUGHT ONE AND REPAIRED IT AND CHANGED THREE MOTOR AND TRAIN MOUNTS DROVE FOR TWO MONTHS AND CRACKED AGAIN RIGHT BEHIND THE THROTTLE BODY IT STARTED STALLING WHEN COME TO A STOP ROUGH IDLE.
SEATS
May 29, 2015
Incident date: May 4, 2002
I HAD ISSUES WITH MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT FOR YEARS AND CURRENTLY STILL AN ISSUE. I NEVER REALIZED THIS WAS A RECALL ISSUE. I HAD A NUMBER OF ISSUE/PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE AND ALWAYS TOOK MY CAR TO THE MITSUBITSHI DEALER AND THEY TOO NEVER MENTIONED ANY RECALL REGARDING DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE DRIVER... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 20, 2015
Incident date: Feb 3, 2015
WHEN STARTING OUT, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. THIS STARTED WHEN OUR TEMPERATURE WAS VERY COLD FOR A FEW DAYS. MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2015
Incident date: Jan 28, 2015
PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 28, 2015
Incident date: Jan 28, 2015
PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jan 28, 2015
Incident date: Jan 28, 2015
PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 24, 2014
Incident date: Aug 9, 2014
I HAVE HAD REPEATED INCIDENTS WHERE MY HORN WILL SOUND DURING THE NIGHT, AND IF I WAS USING IT AS A WARNING TO ANOTHER DRIVER. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, AND I WAS FINALLY TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG IS PROBABLY WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NOW MY HORN DOESN'T SOUND AT ALL AND THIS POSES A SAFE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 24, 2014
Incident date: Aug 9, 2014
I HAVE HAD REPEATED INCIDENTS WHERE MY HORN WILL SOUND DURING THE NIGHT, AND IF I WAS USING IT AS A WARNING TO ANOTHER DRIVER. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, AND I WAS FINALLY TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG IS PROBABLY WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NOW MY HORN DOESN'T SOUND AT ALL AND THIS POSES A SAFE... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 26, 2014
Incident date: Jun 17, 2014
THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR...YOU GET THE OVERWHELMING GAS SPELL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL NOW. I'M A SINGLE FATHER ON FULL DISABILITY, WITH A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH NO MOTHER. I CAN'T AFFORD THE GA... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Aug 26, 2014
Incident date: Jun 17, 2014
THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR...YOU GET THE OVERWHELMING GAS SPELL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL NOW. I'M A SINGLE FATHER ON FULL DISABILITY, WITH A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH NO MOTHER. I CAN'T AFFORD THE GA... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 26, 2014
Incident date: Jun 17, 2014
THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR...YOU GET THE OVERWHELMING GAS SPELL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL NOW. I'M A SINGLE FATHER ON FULL DISABILITY, WITH A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH NO MOTHER. I CAN'T AFFORD THE GA... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
May 11, 2014
Incident date: May 10, 2014
THIS CAR HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE O2 SENSORS, FUEL LINE, OIL LEAKS, FUSE AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS FROM THE START. WE HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THE REPAIRS NEVER LASTED LONG. THE BRAKE LINE RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING. TODAY WE WERE IN A WRECK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING AT ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
May 11, 2014
Incident date: May 10, 2014
THIS CAR HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE O2 SENSORS, FUEL LINE, OIL LEAKS, FUSE AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS FROM THE START. WE HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THE REPAIRS NEVER LASTED LONG. THE BRAKE LINE RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING. TODAY WE WERE IN A WRECK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING AT ... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jan 30, 2014
Incident date: Aug 14, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DIRT HILL, DESTROYING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO INJU... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 18, 2014
Incident date: Jan 9, 2002
THE CAR LEAKS WATER INSIDE THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WEATHER RUNNING OR NOT THE CARPET IT MOLDY AND THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE IN ANY WET CONDITION. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 22, 2013
Incident date: Feb 7, 2013
AS OF APPX 8 MONTHS AGO, VEHICLE HAS BUCKED ON STARTUP. IT JUMPS OUT , AND THEN STOPS. CAR IN FORWARD OR REVERSE JOLTS OUT BUT THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE. YESTERDAY, BEST DESCRIBES PROBLEM, AS I APPROACHED RED LIGHT AND PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR JUMPED OUT 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE ACTUA... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 22, 2013
Incident date: Feb 7, 2013
AS OF APPX 8 MONTHS AGO, VEHICLE HAS BUCKED ON STARTUP. IT JUMPS OUT , AND THEN STOPS. CAR IN FORWARD OR REVERSE JOLTS OUT BUT THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE. YESTERDAY, BEST DESCRIBES PROBLEM, AS I APPROACHED RED LIGHT AND PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR JUMPED OUT 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE ACTUA... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 7, 2012
Incident date: Oct 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND THE MAIN ECU RELAY NEEDED... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 4, 2012
Incident date: Jan 1, 2012
MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE HEAT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A HALF AN HOUR BEFORE COMING ON BUT WOULD ONLY STAY WARM WHEN I WAS DRIVING. CANNOT KEEP MY WINDOWS DEFROSTED IN THE WINTER! VERY UNSAFE! ALSO, MY LEFT, FRONT HEADLIGHT WILL GO ON BY ITSELF AND WILL BLINK, WITHOUT ANY KEY IN IGNITION, IT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 4, 2012
Incident date: Jan 1, 2012
MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE HEAT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A HALF AN HOUR BEFORE COMING ON BUT WOULD ONLY STAY WARM WHEN I WAS DRIVING. CANNOT KEEP MY WINDOWS DEFROSTED IN THE WINTER! VERY UNSAFE! ALSO, MY LEFT, FRONT HEADLIGHT WILL GO ON BY ITSELF AND WILL BLINK, WITHOUT ANY KEY IN IGNITION, IT... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Jan 4, 2012
Incident date: Jan 1, 2012
MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE HEAT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A HALF AN HOUR BEFORE COMING ON BUT WOULD ONLY STAY WARM WHEN I WAS DRIVING. CANNOT KEEP MY WINDOWS DEFROSTED IN THE WINTER! VERY UNSAFE! ALSO, MY LEFT, FRONT HEADLIGHT WILL GO ON BY ITSELF AND WILL BLINK, WITHOUT ANY KEY IN IGNITION, IT... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 30, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHED A STOP THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV. HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD UNTIL HE TURNED THE STEERING WHE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Aug 11, 2010
Incident date: Apr 30, 2006
MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS BEEN LEAKING VERY BAD ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE EVER SINCE I GOT IT. I NOT ONLY HAVE TO FOLD MY PANT LEGS WHEN I RIDE IN MY CAR BUT IT IS ALSO GROWING MOLD, WHICH CAN'T BE HEALTHY. IT ALSO HAS NEVER HAD GOOD EXTERIOR LIGHTING. MY HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS SEEM DIM A... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 11, 2010
Incident date: Apr 30, 2006
MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS BEEN LEAKING VERY BAD ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE EVER SINCE I GOT IT. I NOT ONLY HAVE TO FOLD MY PANT LEGS WHEN I RIDE IN MY CAR BUT IT IS ALSO GROWING MOLD, WHICH CAN'T BE HEALTHY. IT ALSO HAS NEVER HAD GOOD EXTERIOR LIGHTING. MY HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS SEEM DIM A... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 26, 2010
Incident date: Jul 26, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALLANT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE AUTOMATIC FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MECHANISM IN AN UPWARD MOTION WHICH FAILED TO OPERATE. HOWEVER, AFTER WAITING A PERIOD OF TWENTY TO THIRTY MINUTES THE WINDOW BEGAN TO FUNCTION NO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 14, 2010
Incident date: Jul 14, 2001
RIGHT REAR TIRE HIT HOLE OR BUMP IN PARKING. ACTIVATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING CAR IN 2001. LOST STEERING CONTROL AT SAME TIME. COULDN'T TURN IT. STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING HIGHWAY. PUT CAR IN PARK; THEN DRIVE AND SLOWLY TOOK OFF. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. DANGEROUS SITUA... Read more
STEERING
Jul 14, 2010
Incident date: Jul 14, 2001
RIGHT REAR TIRE HIT HOLE OR BUMP IN PARKING. ACTIVATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING CAR IN 2001. LOST STEERING CONTROL AT SAME TIME. COULDN'T TURN IT. STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING HIGHWAY. PUT CAR IN PARK; THEN DRIVE AND SLOWLY TOOK OFF. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. DANGEROUS SITUA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 17, 2009
Incident date: Oct 27, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH SHE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND THE OCCUPANT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. A POL... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Aug 11, 2009
Incident date: Mar 1, 2009
THE PAINT ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT IS DISAPPEARING-TURNING WHITE ON THE ROOF AND REAR TRUCK. GROWING RAPIDLY!! BEEN HAPPENING OVER 4-5 MONTHS. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 5, 2009
Incident date: Aug 4, 2009
SUDDEN LOSS OF FORWARD MOVEMENT AND DISABLED IN THE TRAFFIC WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. FOUND TRANSMISSION IS NOT MOVING THE DRIVE WHEELS IN ANY GEARS FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jul 18, 2009
Incident date: Jul 1, 2009
MY MISTIBUSHI 2001 ROOF TOP, TRUNK AND ENGINE TOP START FADING FROM ABOUT 2 YEARS AND IT LOOKS VERY BAD IT LOOKS LIKE A WHITE COLOR OVER BACK PAINT. IT IS LIKE POWDER COMES OUT FROM THE PAINT. IT JUST KEEP SPREADING AND NOT STOPPING. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jul 1, 2009
Incident date: Jun 15, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. HE PARKED HIS VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE THE FOLLOWING DAY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC FOUND A LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT T... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jun 25, 2009
Incident date: May 1, 2005
THE CLEARCOAT ON MY CAR IS DEFECTIVE AND THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK HAVE TURNED COMPLETELY WHITE. *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 25, 2009
Incident date: May 10, 2009
THE PAINT ON MY BLACK 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS TURNED WHITE ALL AROUND MY HOOD AND TRUNK AND THE ROOF MY CAR IS HAS OXIDIZE AND RUST. I HAVE CALLED MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND GOT NOWHERE. I HAVE FOUND THAT A MAJORITY OF MITSUBISHI BLACK CARS HAVE BAD PAINT JOBS YOU WILL SEE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 29, 2009
Incident date: Apr 17, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEED WOULD DECREASE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT WOULD ONLY REMAIN ON FOR A FEW MINUTES. OCCASIONALLY, IT WOULD TAKE UP TO AN HOUR FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART AND THEN STALL AGAIN. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Apr 14, 2009
Incident date: Sep 28, 2005
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT -REPAIRED2-6-08,CONSTANTLY REPLACE BATTERY,5-31-07 ,TWO TIMES IN 208,REPROGRAM CAR IT WOULD NOT STAY CRANKED,REPLACED RADIATOR-208, LEFT HEAD LIGHT BULB IS MELTED INTO SOCKET ,LIGHT GOES DIM WHOLE THING HAS TO BE REPLACED BRAKES KEPT MAKING LOUD NOISE,STILL DO SOME TIME12-14-06... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 14, 2009
Incident date: Sep 28, 2005
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT -REPAIRED2-6-08,CONSTANTLY REPLACE BATTERY,5-31-07 ,TWO TIMES IN 208,REPROGRAM CAR IT WOULD NOT STAY CRANKED,REPLACED RADIATOR-208, LEFT HEAD LIGHT BULB IS MELTED INTO SOCKET ,LIGHT GOES DIM WHOLE THING HAS TO BE REPLACED BRAKES KEPT MAKING LOUD NOISE,STILL DO SOME TIME12-14-06... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 26, 2009
Incident date: Jan 2, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2001. SHE SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO NOTICED A STEADY LEAK OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. PREVIOUSLY THE EVAPORATOR HOSE WAS LEAKING AND AN INDEPEND... Read more
SEATS
Dec 27, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 27, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Dec 27, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 27, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 27, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 27, 2008
Incident date: Aug 1, 2004
2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 29, 2008
Incident date: Mar 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT HEARD A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT A TRANSMISSION KIT WAS NEEDED. THE CON... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 19, 2008
Incident date: Aug 17, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 2, 2008
Incident date: Aug 2, 2008
MY CAR KEPT STALLING SO I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO PUT IT ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE SAID CRANKSHAFT HARNESS WAS NO GOOD HE THEN LOOKED INTO RECALLS FOR 2001 MITSUBISHI CARS AND MY CAR WAS RECALLED AND HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO A MITSUBISHI DEALER BECAUSE THEY ISSUED THE RECA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 17, 2008
Incident date: Jul 17, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS, SMOKE POURED OUT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. HE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL. HE PERSONALLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE
Jul 1, 2008
Incident date: Jan 2, 2008
BLACK PAINT ON MY MITSUBISHI GALANT 2001 IS ALL FADED. THE HOOD OF MY CAR IS PRACTICALLY WHITE AND LOOKS HORRIBLE. *TR
Showing 50 of 211 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 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, 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT
154 manufacturer communications from 104 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 7 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 6 |
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.
TSB-09-54-010
Oct 1, 2009
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
MITSUBISHI SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW SWITCH WARRANTY EXTENSION. EXTENDING THE WARRANTY FOR THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW SWITCH ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES TO 10 YEARS OR 120
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
0413011
Apr 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POWER TRAIN MODULE REPROGRAMMING FOR DIANOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0125. *EH
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
07012004
Jul 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE ENGINE STOPS. *EH
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
0323001
Jan 1, 2003
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (A/T) STANDARD HYDRAULIC PRESSURES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
89
Dec 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
DOOR MIRRORS/DOOR HANDLES PAINT APPEARANCE. *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
0234001
Aug 1, 2002
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAKING OR RUBBING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARMS. *JG
0235006
Aug 1, 2002
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT BRAKE RINGING NOISE. *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
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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 (current) | 8 | 211 | |
| 2000 | 7 | 183 | View |
| 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 |