2002 MITSUBISHI Galant Problems & Complaints
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
21 complaints
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2002 GALANT. 2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE THE BRAKES STARTED SQUEALING. BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED AND 3 WEEKS LATER THEY STARTED SQUEALING AGAIN. *NM
Oct 21, 2006
I CONTINUE TO BATTLE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. THE CAR IS TYPICALLY USED WITH ONE OCCUPANT AND NO OR VERY LITTLE (20LBS OR LESS) CARGO. IN THE APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES AND HAS NOW FAILED THE 4TH TIME. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN REPAIRED MORE TIMES IF I COULD AFFORD IT. MORE THAN 10,000 OF THESE 20,000 MILES HAVE BEEN DRIVEN WITH THE BRAKES SQUEALING OR CHATTERING. EVENTUALLY THE BRAKING POWER FADES AND THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES TOO MUCH TO HOLD ONTO. WHILE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY, THE DEALER REFUSED TO DO ANY REPAIR COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE DEALER WOULD NOT INSPECT OR REPAIR THE CALIPERS IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT THE TYPE OF SQUEALING INDICATED POOR CONTACT OF THE PADS WITH THE ROTORS DUE TO STICKING CALIPERS AND THE FACT THAT HEAT WARPAGE OF THE ROTORS INDICATES STICKING CALIPERS. CALIPERS WERE COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. INSTEAD, THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT I NEEDED TO BRING THE CAR IN FOR REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT AT THE SAME INTERVAL AS AN OIL CHANGE; HOWEVER, RESEARCH TELLS ME THAT THIS CAR HAS AUTO ADJUSTING REAR BRAKES! THIS TIME I TOOK IT ON MYSELF TO SERVICE THE FRONT BRAKES AS I COULDN'T AFFORD TO HAVE THEM SERVICED, MY WIFE AND I WERE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR BECAUSE THE SHAKING DURING BRAKING WAS SO BAD, AND SEARS TOLD US THAT ROTORS HAD WORN TOO THIN TO RESURFACE. AT THE TIME I DID THIS SERVICE, I FOUND THE SLIDE PINS OF THE CALIPERS TO BE BADLY WORN. THIS TYPE OF FAILURE WILL CAUSE CALIPERS TO STICK, PREMATURELY WEAR BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS, OVERHEAT ROTORS AND PADS CAUSING WARPAGE OF THE ROTORS AND REDUCED BRAKING POWER, AND REDUCE BRAKING POWER BY CAUSING THE CALIPER TO CATCH RATHER THAN SLIDE ON THE SLIDE PIN AND THEREBY PREVENT PROPER PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE PADS. THIS IS A FAILURE OF THE CALIPER, WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN EASY TO DETECT AND COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, WHICH SPECIFICALLY COVERS CALIPERS. *JB
Jun 14, 2006
RECURRING AND SEVERE FRONT BRAKE CHATTER. DESPITE REPEATED REPAIR, THE FRONT BRAKES CHATTER ON BRAKING SO MUCH THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. THE BRAKING STRENGTH IS SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED AND BRAKING DISTANCE SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASED. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES BEING OUT OF ADJUSTMENT CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO WORK "TOO HARD" RESULTING IN WARPED ROTORS. THEY WILL NOT COVER THESE REPAIRS UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPAIR ONLY LASTS ABOUT 3000 MILES AT BEST. *JB
Mar 06, 2006
MITSUBISHI GALLANT: I BOUGHT THIS CAR PRE-OWNED, WITH 40K MILES. I HAVE ALREADY SERVICE MY BRAKES ABOUT 4 TIMES. I USED HAVE A DEALER WARRANTY, BUT IT WAS USELESS. A MECHANIC THAT I TRUST TOLD ME THAT MY ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. HOWEVER, HE DIDN'T ADVICE ME TO REPLACE THEM BECAUSE IT WAS AN EXPENSIVE JOB AND THERE WAS NOT WARRANTY THAT THE CAR WILL NOT CONTINUE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM DUE TO FACTORY DEFECTS. HE TOLD ME TO LOOK ON THIS PAGE FOR MANY ISSUES ON THIS CAR. I WILL GET RID OF THIS CAR AS SOON AS I CAN. I WILL NEVER BUY THIS BRAND OF CAR AGAIN, I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED. *NM
Oct 24, 2005
I PURCHASED MY 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT ON FEBRUARY 2002. I HAVE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS FROM THE 1ST WEEK I PURCHASED IT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES AND ALSO CALLED NUMEROUS TIMES THAT YEAR. EVERY YEAR FROM THEN, I HAVE HAD BRAKE PADS PUT ON MAYBE 3 TIMES PER YEAR. EVERY OTHER MONTH, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH SOMETHING IS GOING WRONG WITH MY BRAKES. JUST LAST YEAR, I HAD BRAKE PADS PUT ON AND ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS. JUST TODAY, I HEARD MY BRAKES SCRUBBING AND WHISTLING WHEN I'M DRIVING. SOMETHING IS DEFINETLY WRONG WITH THIS VEHICLE.
Jul 14, 2005
+ 16 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
16 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND THE SIGNAL LAMP FAILED TO OPERATE WHEN ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V147000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Apr 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WITHOUT IT BEING MANUALLY ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000. UPDATED 6/11/15*CN UPDATED 06/16/15*JB
Apr 30, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. AFTER RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE AN HOUR LATER THERE WAS SMOKE BEING EMITTED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED AND THE WIRES WERE CUT TO PREVENT FURTHER THERMAL EVENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 129,250. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AS THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND OPENED THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT SEPARATED THE PASSENGER DOOR PANEL AND POURED WATER IN THE PANEL TO STOP THE FIRE. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 136,000.
Feb 29, 2012
SON WAS DRIVING HOME FROM COLLEGE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR CAUGHT ON FIRE AS HE WAS LEAVING THE PARKING LOT. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND PUT OUT THE FIRE BURNING THE TIPS OF HIS FINGERS. *TR
Feb 10, 2009
+ 11 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
15 complaints
The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while his son was being chased by another motorist at 40 MPH, he lost control of the vehicle as he attempted to brake. The vehicle veered off the road and initially hit a garbage can that ricocheted and broke another vehicle's taillight. The vehicle continued to move forward before it hit both an electrical box and a tree which stopped the vehicle's momentum. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. His son was treated at the scene for the soreness to his chest and back and for other minor cuts and bruises. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
Aug 03, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE AND LANDED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A NECK INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
May 26, 2015
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURY TO THE SHOULDER AND SUFFERED FROM MODERATE HEADACHES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. JS
Aug 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HIS PASSENGER SIDE AT A HIGH SPEED. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING THE CRASH. THE DRIVER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE KNEE AND CHEST, AND THE PASSENGER SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE CHEST. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 120,000.
Jul 28, 2011
I HAVE A 2002 MITSIBUSHI GALANT ES AND I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK INVOLVING 3 AUTOS AND I HIT THE BACK END OF THE SECOND CAR, CRUSHING THE GRILL IN TOWARD THE RADIATOR, AND NEITHER OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR AND THIS WAS A HARD IMPACT. THESE ARE PUT INTO AN AUTOMOBILE TO BE A SAFETY FEATURE AND THEY FAILED TO WORK. *TR
Dec 08, 2008
+ 10 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
15 complaints
THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR IS CONSTANTLY WET IN MY 2001 GALANT. IT STARTED HAPPENING IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. I CHECKED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE CAR AND DO NOT SEE ANY HOLES; THE UNDERCARRIAGE COATING LOOKS FINE. THERE IS A LITTLE SUPPORT BEAM UNDER THE FLOOR BOARD OF THE CAR THAT I CAN NOT PEER INTO. THE FLUID DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE COOLANT. IT DOES NOT LOOK OR SMELL LIKE COOLANT. *TR
Aug 16, 2010
PAINT TURNING WHITE A PEELING OVER ENTIRE VEHICLE. *TR
Apr 27, 2010
PAINT DEFECT LEADS T RAPID OXIDATION AND RUSTING OF CAR. *TR
Oct 05, 2009
2002 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT, IT SEEMS THAT ALL THE GALANTS FOR SEVERAL YEARS HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE PAINT..THE PAINT ITS LIKE DISAPPEARING IF YOU LOOK AROUND AND PAY ATTENTION YOU WILL FIND A WHITE COATING COMING FROM THE PRIMER USED... I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY A RECALL HAVE NOT BEEN ISSUE YET. *TR
Oct 03, 2009
OUR 2002 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS PAINT FADING ON THE TRUNK AND TOP. TWO BODYSHOPS HAVE TOLD US THIS IS COMMON WITH MITSUBISHI DUE TO THE CLEAR COAT USED. THIS IS A WELL MAINTAINED CAR WITH ONLY 70,000 MILES AND LOOKS TERRIBLE. *TR
Jul 07, 2009
+ 10 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
14 complaints
OWN A 2002 MIT. GALANT ES V6... HEATER CONTROL MOTOR IS BAD DEALER WANT 450 DOLLARS TO REPLACE GOT ONLINE AND THIS IS A PRODUCTION PROBLEM. MANY OTHERS WITH 02-03 GALANTS HAVE THIS PROBLEM.. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE DUE TO DEFROST NOT WORKING PROPER AND THIS COULD CAUSE PEOPLE TO CRASH AND DIE..... *TR
Apr 07, 2009
A/C HEATER BLEND MOTOR WORN OUT. VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR, BECAUSE THE WHOLE DASHBOARD HAS TO BE RIPPED APART. *TR
Nov 10, 2008
MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEAT/AC CONTROL, MAKES A GRINDING NOISE, IT ALSO LOCKS INTO A POSITION WHICH ONLY ALLOWS COLD AIR TO BE VENTED...BAD IF IT'S COLD OUTSIDE. MITSUBISHI WON'T REPLACE THE DEFECTED PARTS, THEY ASK THE CUSTOMER TO PAY FOR PARTS AND LABOR. THE PROBLEM BEGAN WHILE UNDER WARRANTY BUT WAS NEVER REPLACED. *TR
Nov 03, 2008
MITSUBISHI HEATER CORE LEAKING ALL OVER. CARPET SOAKING WET!! *TR
Aug 14, 2008
I BOUGHT THE CAR, AN 02 MITSUBISHI GALANT FROM A PRIVATE OWNER WHO POINTED OUT TO ME THE KNOCKING SOUND IN THE DASH WHEN SWITCHING FROM COLD TO HOT AIR. A FRIEND OF MINE HAS THE SAME CAR AND THE SAME PROBLEM. YESTERDAY MINE STOPPED KNOCKING AND BLOWING ANY HOT AIR AT ALL. IT SOUNDS ONLINE LIKE MANY PEOPLE HAS BEEN MISTREATED BY THE DEALERSHIP IN REGARD TO THIS MATTER. NOW I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, BECAUSE I HAVE TO HAVE AT LEAST DEFROST IN MY COMMUTER CAR! PLEASE REVIEW THIS CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL. *TR
May 04, 2008
+ 9 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. HE TOWED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED EIGHT MONTHS LATER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AGAIN. THIS TIME THE REPAIRS ONLY LASTED TWO MONTHS BEFORE FAILING AGAIN. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS PRONE TO CRACKING WHERE IT IS CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE BODY. THROUGH RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED DUE TO THE MANUFACTURER DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 147,000. UPDATED 08/04/09. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS PRONE TO CRACKING SINCE IT IS CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE BODY. UPDATED 08/06/09*JB
Jul 13, 2009
I HAVE A 02 GALANT THAT WITH OUT ANY WARNING SIGNS AT ALL THE WHOLE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN AND STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING COME TO FIND OUT ITS THE ENGINE I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY BECAUSE I WAS KEEPING THE CAR UP TO DATE ON SERVICES NEEDED IT WOULD COST MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH TO GET FIXED SO FOR KNOW IM STUCK WITH A MONTHLY PAYMENT AND A BROKE DOWN CAR IN MY DRIVEWAY. *TR
Jun 30, 2008
HEATER NOT WORKING IN 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. *TR
May 24, 2008
CRANSKHAFT BOLT SHEARED OFF WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING ON ICY ROADS. THE INCIDENT ALSO CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, HARMONIC BALANCER, AND TIMING BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A LOCAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE SHEARED BOLT WAS CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE PART. RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET IDENTIFIED SEVERAL VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ISSUE INCLUDING RECALLS ON DIFFERENT MITSUBISHI MODELS AND THE SAME MODEL BUT WITH DIFFERENT MANUFACTURING DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS A 2002 MITSUBISHI MONTERO SPORT ES. *TR
Jan 07, 2008
HEAT IS NOT WORKING IN 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. REPLACED THERMOSTAT AND FLUSHED COOLANT SYSTEM. STILL NO HEAT. HEATER HAS MAD A BUZZING NOISE WHEN TURNING ON FOR PAST TWO YEARS. NOW THIS YEAR NO HEAT. I SAW THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON MITSUBISHI FORUM WEBSITE. IF THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND I NEED HEAT IN THE WINTER. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST THAT THERE BE A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. *NM
Oct 02, 2006
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TIRES
3 complaints
I TOOK MY CAR TO WAL-MART FOR OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION, THEY DID THE OIL CHANGE AND REFUSED TO DO THE TIRE ROTATION. THEY RECOMMENDED THAT BOTH FRONT TIES BE REPLACED. THEY MADE ME SIGN A PAPER THAT THEY INFORMED ME OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. THE TECHNICIANS SAID HE WON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR ESPECIALLY WITH KIDS ON BOARD. I DO CARE OF MY CAR AND KEEP UP WITH THE TIRE ROTATION AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE. I TOOK THE TO DISCOUNT TIRES AND THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACING THE TIRES BECAUSE OF CRACKS IN THE TIRES. MICHELIN IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY 6 YEARS / 90,000 MILES. THERE IS NO WAY THESE TIRES CAN GO 90,000 MILES, THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE TIRES. A SECOND LOOK AT THESE TIRES IS VITAL, THEY HAVE CRACKS AND THERE IS NO WAY THE CAN HANDLE THE 90,000 MILES. MICHELIN IS PLAYING GAMES AND ARE REFUSING TO HONOR THE WARRANTY. *TR
May 03, 2009
INTERMITENT GRINDING NOISE THAT WAS DETERMINED AT HUNTINGTON BEACH MITSUBISHI TO BE THE TIRE FROM GOODYEAR ,P205, LS55 R16 89H
Dec 13, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLOWOUT. PLEASE PROVIDE THE SIZE AND DOT#. DEALER NOTIFIED. TX
Dec 30, 2002
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
I PURCHASED MY CAR IN 03'. I OWN A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT WHICH HAS OXIDATION (FADING PAINT) ON THE ROOF AND SIDE PANELS. THE OXIDATION STARTED IN 04'. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *JB
Jul 22, 2007
NO SUMMARY. DT
Oct 23, 2002
ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, AND EACH TIME CONSUMER TAKES VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER. ENGINE LIGHT COMES BACK ON INSIDE 48 HOURS.*AK
Jul 10, 2002
SUSPENSION
3 complaints
1) 2002 GALANT WITH FRONT SUSPENSION RATTLE. (JUST 4,000 MILES OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY.) 2) DIAGNOSIS, EXCESSIVE PLAY IN FRONT-RIGHT SUSPENSION STABILIZER LINK JOINT, PART NO. MR333763 (OLD PART IS AVAILABLE). PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO INFERIOR QUALITY OF PLASTIC SOCKET IN JOINT! 3) MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO EXTEND WARRANTY COVERAGE OF PART DESPITE UNUSAL FAILURE. *AK
Apr 27, 2004
I HAVE A 2002 GALANT, AND AT 30,000MILS, I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, AND THE BRAKE PADS. I WAS TOLD IT'S NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY TERMS. THERE'S SEVERE VIBRATIONS, AND ROTATIONAL NOISE NOTICED WHEN DRIVING AT 60MPH AND ABOVE, AND I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD ME THEY REPACKED MY BEARINGS, BUT THE NOISE AND VIBRATIONS STILL CONTINUE TO SURFACE. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP TRIED TO HELP ME, WHILE THE CARS IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, BUT I DON'T THINK THEY KNOW THE PROBLEMS THEMSELF.*AK
Jan 14, 2004
SEVERE VIBRATIONS ARE FELT ON THE STEERING WHEEL BEGINNING OVER THE SPEED OF 60 MPH AND GRADUALLY INCREASING OVER 70 MPH WHICH MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF MOTOR VEHICLE HAZARD TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS ESPECAIALLY DRIVER. THE VIBRATIONS ARE MAXIMUM AT A STEADY SPEED OF 65 TO 70 MPH ON A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HIGHWAY PREFERABLY WITH SMOOTH SURFACE. STEERING VIBRATIONS DECREASES WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS WITH ROUGH SURFACES AND WHEN ACCELERATING THE CAR, THAT IS WHEN STEPPING OVER THE GAS PEDAL. HOWEVER, OVER A SMOOTH SURFACE HIGHWAY, STEERING VIBRATIONS ARE SEVERE WHEN ACCELERATING OVER 65-75 MPH AND DECELARATING UPTO 65-75 MPH AND MAINTAIN A STEADY SPEED AT 70MPH WITH SLIGHT VARIATIONS. SEVERE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATIONS ARE FELT HIGHEST AT THE TOP OF STEERING (ALSO APPARENT VISUALLY AND FELT ON HANDS) AND GRADUALLY DECREASING TOWARDS THE BASE (BOTTOM) OF THE STEERING WHEEL.*AK
Jun 11, 2002
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
I'VE HAD THIS 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHTS. THEY DON'T SHINE BRIGHT ENOUGH TO CLEARLY SEE THE ROAD AHEAD. IT IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A PROBLEM WITH MY CAR, BUT IT SEEMS LIKE OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM.
Jul 22, 2019
NHTSA RECALL 99 V 305 011/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 990WVD0097 CONCERNING ELECTRICAL HARNESS: WINDSHIELD WIPERS/ FOG LAMPS, AND TURN SIGNAL ARE INOPERATIVE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jun 10, 2002
POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A SERVICE BULLETIN? NOT THAT MANY MILES. *TR UPDATED 12/04/12*LJ
Nov 29, 2012
WHILE THE 2002 GALANT WAS IN PARK AND ENGINE OFF , VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN STEEP DRIVEWAY I WAS FASTENING BABY INTO CARSEAT ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE OTHER CHILD BUMPED GEAR SHIFT INTO REVERSE AND CAR ENGAGED . I WAS DRAGGED WITH VEHICLE DOWN DRIVEWAY ACROSS STREET INTO A YARD AND INTO A TREE WHERE VEHICLE CAME TO REST AFTER CRASHING INTO TREE. THE GALANTS SHIFT LOCK DOES NOT WORK THE BRAKE SHOULD HAVE TO BE DEPRESSED TO SHIFT AND NOT AT ALL IF ENGINE IS OFF. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS THIS COULD WELL HAVE BEEN FATAL. LUCKILY I RECEIVED ONLY A BROKEN FOOT AND CUTS. *TR
Sep 14, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE HORN WOULD ENGAGE SPORADICALLY AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 110,218.
Sep 06, 2011
TWO WEEKS AGO OUR CARS? PASSENGER FRONT PANEL STARTED TO SMOKE WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE ENGINE WAS STARTED. AT THE TIME IT HAPPENED WE DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM. WHEN I WENT TO GET CLOSER TO THE SMOKE IT WAS THE PANEL WHERE THE WINDOW AND DOOR BUTTONS ARE. THE SECURITY GUARD IN OUR BUILDING HAD A FLASHLIGHT AND SAW THE TOP PART OF THE PANEL WAS MELTING, HE WAS ABLE TO LIFT THE MELTING PLASTIC AND INSIDE THE DOOR THE SMOKE AND FLAMES WERE. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHED AND WE PULLED THE FUSE. NOW WE HAVE NO POWER WINDOWS ON ALL SO WE ARE DRIVING WITHOUT THE ABILITY OF OPENING THE WINDOWS. THANK GOD WE WERE NOT ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT STARTED. I CALLED MITSUBISHI AND THEY TOLD ME THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM YET ON YOUR SITE THERE WERE TWO OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. SINCE IT?S PASSED THE WARRANTY TIME THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE TO PAY FOR THE DAMAGES. I DO UNDERSTAND THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL PAY FOR IT BUT SINCE I HAVE A DEDUCTIBLE OF $500 I MUST PAY FOR IT. MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID IF THE INSURANCE COMPANY FINDS THE PIECE TO BE A DEFECT, THEY WOULD NEED TO PUT IN A CLAIM FOR IT. I DON?T UNDERSTAND WHY A CAR OF ONLY 5 YEARS OLD HAD THIS PROBLEM. I ALSO HAVE OTHER PROBLEMS TO MENTION SINCE WHEN I LOOKED AT THIS SITE I TOO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH CLICKING SOUND WHEN I PUT ON THE HEATER. SOMETIMES THE HEATER DOESN?T WORK. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TRAGIC SITUATION. DOES SOMEONE HAVE TO DIE FOR THESE PROBLEMS TO GET FIXED. I AM NOW WORRY SINCE I ALSO HAVE ANOTHER CAR THE SAME MAKE , MODEL AND YEAR. PLEASE INFORM ME WHAT ELSE I NEED TO DO TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU.*CN
Jan 02, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
I CRASHED MY 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT... I WANTED TO KNOW IF THE SAME RECALL THAT WAS DONE ON THE 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT COULD ALSO BE FOR THE 2002 BECAUSE MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TR
Apr 10, 2009
ON LEAVING WORK, I FILLED UP THE GAS TANK. I STARTED TO DRIVE HOME AND MY GAS GAUGE SHOWED NEAR EMPTY AFTER 15 MILES. I STOPPED ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND THE POLICE OFFICER SAID TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY SINCE I HAD A GASOLINE LEAK. I THOUGH THAT IT WAS IN MY GAS TANK SO I FILLED UP TO DRIVE HOME. IT DID NOT SEAM TO LEAK WHEN THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. THE NEXT DAY I DROVE IT TO THE MITSUBISHI DEALER AND A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. I DID NOT WANT TO RAISE THE HOOD BECAUSE THE OXOGEN WOULD CAUSE A FIRE TO ENVOLVE THE ENTIRE CAR. I KEEP THE HOOD DOWN FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES UNTIL THERE WAS NO SMOLDERING. I THEN CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE THE CAR TO MY DEALER. MY 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT V6 CTZ WAS CHECKED OUT BY THE DELOR AN HE FOUND THAT THE PLASTIC PROTECTOR THAT COVERS THE GAS HOSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS CHEWED UP, HE SAID, BY A SQUARREL CAUSING THE GASOLINE TO FLOW ONTO THE TOP OF THE HOT ENGINE. HE REPLACED PART OF THE PLASTIC PROTECTOR. THIS PROBLEM CAN BE REPEATED SINCE THIS SEASON HAS COLD WEATHER AND ANIMALS HIDE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOR HEAT. LUCKALY THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A MAJOR CAR FIRE WAS AVERTED.
Dec 02, 2004
WHEELS
2 complaints
FAULTY WHEELS (RIMS), ON THE DATE SPECIFIED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WHERE MY VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED NOTICED THAT THE AFTER MARKET WHEEL THAT MITSUBISHI PLACED ON THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FITTING PROPERLY AND THE LUG NUTS WERE NOT LINED UP PROPERLY ON THE RIM HOLES, THE DEALERSHIP SAID THIS MAY EXPLAIN SOME OF THE SHAKING IN THE WHEELS WHEN BRAKING AS THE ROTORS LOOKED FINE, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SPEAK WITH THE DEALERSHIP THAT SOLD THE VEHICLE THEY SAD OH WELL ITS BEEN TWO AND A HALF YEARS WHAT DO YOU EXPECT US TO DO ABOUT IT. I FEEL THIS IS AN IMPORTANT FACT TO GET OUT AS THERE MAY BE OTHER OWNERS OF THIS PRODUCT OUT THERE THAT ARE UNAWARE OF THIS AND I AM NOT SURE OF ANY ISSUES REPORTED THUS FAR ON THIS BUT SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE TO WARN OR NOTIFY THESE OWNERS. *NM
May 03, 2006
WHILE DRIVING, 2 LUG NUTS BROKE OFF. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED ALL 4 LUG NUTS *PH *JB
Jul 11, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V147000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Oct 30, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS DON'T COME ON. FUSES ALL OK, SWITCHES OK, REOSTAT OK. COULD BE BULBS BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL - OR CIRCUIT BOARD. CAN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT -CAN'T SEE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. INTERIOR LIGHTS OK. BLINKER LIGHTS OK BUT WON'T TURN OFF AFTER MAKING TURN. CAN'T GET INFORMATION FROM MITSUBISHI ON WHAT IT MAY BE. *JS
Apr 17, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR NOT WANTING TO START. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR QUITE SOME TIME. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE CAM SHAFT CENSOR AFTER A MONTH OR TWO THE STARTING PROBLEM STARTED AGAIN. I THEN HAD THE COILS, WIRES AND BATTERY CABLE REPLACE AND STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. I WANT TO KNOW IF THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS FOR THESE PROBLEMS NO I HAVE NOT BEEN TOLD. I ONLY HAVE 68000 MILES ON THIS CAR AND SHOULD NOT BE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Jan 07, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
1. PURCHASED "AS IS" IN DAYLIGHT HOURS, DID NOT NOTICE INTERIOR LIGHTS DID NOT FUNCTION. 2. INTERIOR LIGHTS AND TRUNK LIGHT DO NOT FUNCTION. THIS IS A PERMANENT CONDITION. 3. USING OHMMETER, INTERIOR LIGHT FILAMENTS CHECKED, TRUNK LIGHT FILAMENT CHECKED. ALL OK. NO VOLTAGES MEASURED AT INPUTS TO ALL. FUSES ALL OK. DOOR SWITCH OK. LIFTED FUSES 16 & 17 IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, NO VOLTAGE TO CONTACTS THAT SHOULD HAVE 12 VOLTS ALWAYS ON, PER SCHEMATIC. LOOKED UP RECALL # 29924 FOR THIS MODEL, YEAR, MAKE, AND WOULD APPEAR TO BE UNDER COLOR OF GROUNDING OF WIRES. *TR
Nov 15, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS. I HAVE A 2002 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT ES AND LIKE MANY OTHERS I SEE ON THE ROAD AND HAVE READ ABOUT ON THE INTERNET. OXYDIZATION HAS OCCURRED ALL OVER MY CAR, IT STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO AND BUFFING AND WAXING DOES NOT HELP. ALSO, ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT STARTED ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO: WHEN TURNING FROM AIR TO HEAT OR VICE VERSA, THERE IS A LOUD CLICKING NOISE AND THEN IT WILL TURN OVER WHEN IT FEELS LIKE. I THINK RECENTLY IT HAS JUST GIVEN OUT AND COMPLETELY BROKE. I JUST PAID THIS CAR OFF AND AM EMBARRASSED TO DRIVE IT. *TR
Oct 12, 2009
STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS A PAINT DEFECT THAT IS SEEN IN EVERY BLACK GALANT THAT IS SEEN ON THE ROAD. THE MANUFACTURER DENIES ANY RESPONSIBILITY. IN ADDITION THE VEHICLE LOSES HUB CAPS CONSTANTLY. THIS CAN ALSO BE SEEN IN ALMOST EVERY GALANT ON THE ROAD MANUFACTURED AROUND THOSE YEARS. *TR
Jul 26, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
18 DEMEITS ? HORN NOT WORKING REPOLLED NO REASON BAD VIN# CAR TURNED OFF LO-JACK. *TR
Jul 07, 2008
VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE FANS MAKES NOISE AND THERE IS NO A/C - HEAT. DEALERSHIP SAYS THAT IT MAY BE THE HEATER CONTROL UNIT. SEARCHED THE WEB AND ALOT OF MITS. GALANTS ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Oct 24, 2007
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CLICKING NOISE WHEN TURNING THE AIR FROM HOT TO COLD OR COLD TO HOT. CLICKING NOISE STOPPED AND HEAT NO LONGER WORKS. I HAVE NO DEFROST/DEFOG WHICH CAUSES PROBLEMS WITH VISIBILITY. I AM TAKING THE CAR IN FOR REPAIRS THIS WEEK. PAINT FADED AND CORRODED ON THE HOOD, TRUNK, ROOF, QUARTER PANELS, AND DOOR PANELS IN 2004. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAVE RECENTLY TAKEN IT TO A BODY SHOP AND HAD IT REPAINTED. *TR
Oct 20, 2007
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED FROM A DEALERSHIP HERE LOCALLY, AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH IT EVER SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN LATE MAY OF 2007, MY BRAKES HAVE STARTED TO SQUEAK, I OVERHEATED DUE TO EITHER A FAULTY WATER PUMP AND/OR THERMOSTAT, AND I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING PULLED SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT, AND I PUT NEW TIRES ON IT AND IT WAS ALIGNED BEFORE PURCHASED. THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM MAY ONLY BE ABLE TO RUN A DIAGNOSTICS ON IT, AND MIGHT NOT HAVE THE TOOLS TO FIX IT. THE NEAREST MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP IS 180 MILES AWAY. WARRANTY COVERS WATER PUMP AND A RENTAL OF UP TO $35 A DAY, BUT IN ORDER TO GET A RENTAL, I HAVE TO GET A DIAGNOSTICS DONE TO MAKE SURE IT IS A COVERED COMPONENT UNDER MY WARRANY I WON'T BE ABLE TO GET A DIAGNOSTICS RAN FOR AT LEAST SEVERAL DAYS, LEAVING ME WITHOUT A VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO LOAN A CAR OFF OF THE LOT.*AK
Jul 07, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
SINCE PURCHASE OF 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH SQUEAKING BRAKES, ROTORS REPLACED TWICE SINCE PURCHASED 7/05. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT SQUEAKING WAS FROM DRIVING HABITS; NOTHING WRONG WITH BRAKES. HAD TO TAKE VEHICLE TO PRIVATE MECHANIC. ALSO, PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING. HOT AIR BLOWS OUT BOTTOM VENTS BY FLOOR. AIR DOESN'T GET COLD EITHER. HAVE HAD VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONER CHARGED BOTH LAST SPRING AND ALSO THIS SPRING. WITHIN 2 WEEKS AIR ONLY GETS SEMI-COOL AND FLOOR VENTS BLOW REALLY HOT AIR AT ALL TIMES. THIS VEHICLE IS A DISGRACE. MORE TROUBLE THAN ENJOYMENT. ONLY GOOD THING IS APPEARANCE AND STYLE. MITSUBISHI HAS HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT BOTH THE BRAKES AND AIR CONDITIONING ON THEIR 2002 GALANTES. POOR QUALITY AUTOMOBILE. *TR
May 28, 2007
VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT 3.0 V6, HEATER CONTROL MOTOR FAILED AFTER ONLY 5 YEARS OF SERVICE. ALSO, SPEEDOMETER WAS CONSISTANTLY 4 MPH FAS, ALWAYS HAS BEEN. *AK
May 19, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
ON MY 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT WITH THE 3.0 LITER ENGINE, THE HEAT OCCASIONALLY FAILS TO PROVIDE WARM AIR. THE FAN WORKS, THE CAR IS AT A NORMAL RUNNING TEMPERATURE, AND ALL HOSES ARE WARM. THE HEATER CONTROL MOTOR IS FAILING. THE PART IS CHEAP BUT YOU HAVE TO REMOVE MOST OF THE DASH BOARD TO REPLACE IT. THE DEALER CHARGES AN UNUSUALLY LARGE AMOUNT TO FIX IT, ANYWHERE FROM $300 - $600. *JB
Apr 03, 2007
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
MY 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT STEERING WHEEL AND THE ENTIRE CAR STARTS SHAKING WHEN IT REACHES 60 AND ABOVE MPH. *NM
Jan 09, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2002 GALANT, IT WAS THE FIRST BRAND NEW CAR I BOUGHT FOR MYSELF, THE BRAKES SQUEAKED THE FIRST DAY I'VE HAD TO GET THE BREAKS DONE TWICE ALREADY AND IT ONLY HAS 64,000 MILES I'VE ALSO GONE THROUGH 2 SETS OF TIRES I'M ABOUT TO BUY NEW TIRES THIS WEEK. IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS I'VE NOTICED IT DRIVES A LOT HARDER NOW, THERE'S ODD NOISES COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE AND IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS RUBBING ON THE FRONT TIRES WHEN I DRIVE. IT PULLS TO THE LEFT REALLY BAD WHEN I BRAKE. IF IT'S IDLING IT SOUNDS LIKE IT'S STRUGGLING FOR AIR AND SHAKES A LITTLE. I'M NOT EVEN DONE PAYING FOR THIS CAR YET. *NM
Oct 28, 2006
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT, THE KNOB THAT CONTROLS THE AIR TEMPERATURE IN THE CAR USED TO MAKE A CLICKING NOISE WHEN BEING TURNED FROM COLD TO HOT & VICE VERSA, IT STOPPED MAKING THAT NOISE AND NOW I NO LONGER HAVE HEAT. I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET HIGH & LOW AND HAVE FOUND LOTS OF COMPLAINTS THAT THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM FOR THESE CARS AND THAT IT IS THE HEATER CONTROL MOTOR. I WAS TOLD TO FILE A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *NM
Sep 14, 2006
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY 2002 GALANT IN AUGUST 05. WHEN I FIRST TURNED THE DIAL TO HEAT, IT MADE A "CLICKING" SOUND AND THEN STARTED BLOWING WARM AIR. I NOTICED THAT EVERY TIME I TURNED THE HEATING/COOLING DIAL IT MADE THE "CLICKING" SOUND. IN APRIL 2006, THE "CLICKING" SOUND QUIT AND SO DID THE HEAT. I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE HEATER CORE. I PURCHASED A HEATER CORE FROM THE NEAREST MITSUBISHI DEALER APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AWAY ONLY FOR THE CLICKING SOUND TO COME BACK ONCE AND TO FIND OUT THE HEATER CORE IS NOT THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER WILL NOT TAKE THE $200. PART BACK SAYING MITSUBISHI WILL NOT ACCEPT IT. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL OTHERS THAT OWN 2002 GALANTS WHO HAVE THE SAME "CLICKING" SOUND. CORPORATE MITSUBISHI WAS NOT ANY HELP IN THIS SITUATION. *JB
Jun 14, 2006
SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THE SEAT BELT NO LONGER RETRACTS PROPERLY. I AM CONCERNED THAT IT MAY NO LONGER PROVIDE THE PRETENSION REQUIRED FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THE AIR BAGS. *JB
Jun 14, 2006
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
PAINT FADING, RUSTING,CORROSION. *JB
Apr 18, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY MITSUBISHI G IS A 2002. I BOUGHT IT 2/2004 FROM CARMAX! NOT EVEN 3 MONTHS INTO DRIVING MY CAR, I'VE HAD BRAKE PROBLEMS WHICH BEGAN SQUEAKING, THEN GRINDING. CARMAX CHANGED THE PADS AND I STILL HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AT LEAST 3 MONTHS LATER! I BOUGHT 4 NEW TIRES FROM SEARS! THIS IS NOT MY 1ST CAR AND I KNOW BRAKES SHOULD NOT BE CHANGED THAT OFTEN. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES SINCE I BOUGHT MY CAR. THEY ARE GOOD FOR SAYING THE COMPLAINTS ARE NOT LISTED ON THE WARRANTY. OH AND EVERYTIME IT RAINS, MY ENTIRE LEFT SIDE IS DRENCHED ONLY ON THE FLOOR! THE DEALER I PURCHASED SAYS THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NOW MY INSIDE FLOORS ARE GETTING WORSE. EVERY TIME IT RAINS HEAVY! THE MITSUBISHI HUB CAPS NEVER STAY ON THE TIRES! THE HEATING SYSTEM MAKES NOISE WHEN YOU TURN TEMPERATURE FROM HOT TO COLD???? I'VE ALWAYS THOUGHT THIS MAKE CAR WERE A SATISFYING COMPANY. BLUE BOOK CAR VALUE SHOULD REALLY INVESTIGATE THE CARS MADE BY MITSUBISHI DURING THE ENTIRE 2000 YEARS! NOT TO MENTION PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF ARE MAKING CAR PAYMENTS. *JB
Oct 28, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATED CAR HAS BEEN STALLING FOR SEVERAL YEARS. WHEN SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, THEY TOLD HER THE PROBLEM EMERGED BECAUSE OF LOW MAINTENANCE ON THE CAR. SHE TOOL VEHICLE FOR SERVICE, BUT NOT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE. SINCE 3-2003 WATER LEAKED INTO THE CAR. WATER BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE CAR FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER. ALSO, HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. WHEN THE WATER ACCUMULATED IN THE CAR IT WILL LOCK ON ITS OWN. THE AIR CONDITIONER WILL NOT COME ON SOMETIMES. THERE WAS MOLD IN THE CAR BECAUSE OF THE WATER. THE CAR SEAT WAS SOAKED FROM THE WATER. ON 9-3-05, AFTER TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, SHE PICKED IT UP AND THE WATER BUILT UP IN THE CAR AGAIN. *AK
Sep 12, 2005
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
WE BROUGHT OUR CAR IN 4/2002. HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. WE ARE CURRENTLY ON OUR THIRD SET OF PADS AND OUR SECOND SET OF ROTORS. SQUEEKING HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ALONG WITH GRINDING AND FOR SOME REASON WHEN THE BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. WE HAD A MECHANIC LOOK AT THE BRAKES DURING THE LAST PAD CHANGE AND HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A TEAR IN THE CALLIPER SYSTEM. I JUST THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT WAS HAVING THESE PROBLEMS UNTIL I CHECK IT OUT.*AK
Oct 13, 2004
AIR BAGS,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY STOPPED WHEN REAR-ENDED BY CHEVY SUBURBAN TRAVELING APPROX. 50 MPH. CAR WAS THRUST FORWARD OVER 50 AND STRUCK REAR-END OF PICKUP TRUCK. DRIVER SIDE SEAT BROKE ON IMPACT-CAUSED SEAT TO SLIDE COMPLETELY FORWARD. NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. DRIVER WAS RESTRAINED IN SEAT BELT, BUT STILL HIT HEAD ON WINDSHIELD RESULTING IN BRAIN INJURY. *JB
Jul 19, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
BRAKES FAILED TO STOP VEHICLE, HIT ANOTHER VEHICLLE THEN A CONCRETE BARRIER. SPEED APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK
Jun 10, 2004
SEAT BELTS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
GRACO SNUGRIDE MODEL # 7464-CEL. ON 3/16/2004, DURING A FOUR CAR PILE UP, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. DURING THE COLLISION, THE INFANT CHILD SEAT TURNED OVER ON ITS SIDE. THE CHILD SEAT WAS INSTALLED AT AN INSPECTION STATION BY A CERTIFIED CHILD SEAT TECHNICIAN PRIOR TO TH ECOLLISION. ALSO, ON 3/21/2004, WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE CHILD SEAT FELL OVER ON ITS SIDE. *AK
Mar 22, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
STEERING-CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT -REMEDY, TECH SAID STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER, ADJUSTED AND CROSS ROTATED FRONT TIRES. BRAKES-GRINDING -REMEDY, TECH SAID CALIPER SUPPORTS WERE FAULTY, REPLACED SUPPORTS AND TURNED ROTORS, THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE ROTORS. OTHER-HOOD WAS NOT SECURE IN HOOD LATCH, BOUNCED UP AND DOWN. -REMEDY, TECH SAID HOD LATCH OUT OF ADJUSTMENT, STILL BOUNCED AFTER CAR WAS PICKED UP.
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,WHEELS
1 complaint
AIRCONDITIONING LEAKS FROM BENEATH GLOVE COMPARTMENT. DRAINED TWICE BUT COMPANY WILL NOT REPAIR IF THERE IS THE PRESENCE OF ANY OUTSIDE MATERIAL SUCH AS A LEAF, A PIECE OF DEBRIS THAT THEY CLAIM IS IN THE SYSTEM. DEALER REPAIR STATED THAT THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE BODY THAT IS ALLOWING DEBRIS TO GET IN AND WHEN CONSUMER INDICATED THAT WAS A CAR DEFECT DEALER SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THEREFORE, DEFECT IN BODY CAUSED PROBLEM WITH COOLING SYSTEM AND NEITHER IS COVERED BY WARRANTY. CONSUMER IS ACTIVELY SEEKING REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. CAR HANDLES LIKE GARBAGE. TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BRAKES, ALIGNMENT DONE TWICE AND THE CAR PULLED TO THE RIGHT STILL. AFTER BRAKES WERE DONE CAR ACTUALLY PULLED MORE TO LEFT. THE CAR STINKS. STEERING SAID TO HAVE NO PROBLEM YET SEE ABOVE. THE CAR STINKS.
Jan 15, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
ONGOING- FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FAILS TO STOP EVEN AFTER BRAKES REPLACED.UST USE BRIGHTS IN ORDER TO HAVE ANY VISIBILITY FROM HEADLIGHTS.*AK
Aug 31, 2003
SEATS
1 complaint
FOIA REQUEST COPY OF INFO RE COMPLAINTS OF DEFECTS & CRASH TESTING...NAR 07/14/2003 *MR INFO REQUEST. THE LAW OFFICE OF DAVID ITKOFF ON BEHALF OF CONSUMER AZEKEL PAUL WHO WAS KILLED AS A DIRECT RESULT OF A DEFECTIVE REAR SEAT SEAT BACK *CB *JB
Jul 14, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB
Feb 21, 2003
STEERING
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*JB
Jan 14, 2003
POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
SEVERE STEERING VIBRATIONS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS 60MPH & ABOVE. THE DEALER HAS, SO FAR, REPLACED FRONT RIGHT TRANSAXLE, BALANCED TIRES 4-TIMES, AND REPLACED OEM GOODYEAR EAGLE LS TIRES (205/55/16) WITH BRIDGESTONE POTENZA TIRES (205/55/16). HOWEVER, THE FRONT TIRES REPEATEDLY GET OUT OF BALANCE EVERY NOW AND THEN, AND SEVERE STEERING VIBRATIONS CONTINUE AT 60MPH HIGHWAY SPEED, WHICH IS CREATING A POTENTIAL LIFE-THREATENING SAFETY HAZARD EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN OVER 60-65 MPH SPEEDS.*AK
Aug 17, 2002
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ON FEBUARY 16 I NOTICE THAT THE AIR WAS BLOWING OUT HOT AIR I WENT TO SOUTHLAKE TO GET MY WINDOW ETCHING SECURITY SET UP THEY SAID THAT IT WAS FINE WELL THAT WAS IN THE COLD SEASON SO I HAD NO NEED TO USE THE AIR THEN ATLANTA EXPERICED A COUPLE OF HOT DAYS AND I NEED TO USE MY AIR FOR SURE THEN BUT THE SAME THING HAD HAPPEN ALL OVER AGAIN SO I WENT BACK TO SOUTHLAKE MITSUBISHI ON 03/19/02 THE CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK ON 03/20/02 AND I LEFT IT, ABOUT 10.00 AM MR. DAIN JONES CONTACT ME AND INFORMED ME THAT A ROCK HAD HIT MY AIR COMPRESSER AND PUNTURED A HOLE IN IT AND IT WAS NOT A WARRANTY ISSUE I JUST DON'T BELIVE THIS CAN HAPPEN I AM NOT A MACHANIC BUT I HAVE COMMOM SENSE PLEASE IF SOME ONE WOULD CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE I WOULD APPRECIATE IT.*AK
Mar 22, 2002
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The 2002 MITSUBISHI Galant currently has 142 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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