Major Problems with 2001 Mitsubishi Galant Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Mitsubishi Galant

2001 Mitsubishi Galant SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 3 Mileage: 27000 miles

2001 Mitsubishi Galant REAR Victims: 2 Mileage: 37911 miles

2001 Mitsubishi Galant ACCELERATOR PEDAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 79000 miles

Browse 2001 Mitsubishi Galant complaints by category

Problems with FRONTAL, AIR BAGS and ROTOR are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Galant owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i ran into a center divider onthe highway and my airbags didn't deploy and seatbelt did not lock.crash caused by	17 ~ 7890 miles
AIR BAGS srs light stayed on continuously while car was in motion. the dealer replaced the seat backs since they claimed that...	13 ~ 33301 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS there was a vibration and brake pulsation. the front rotors were inspected and were found warped. the dealer replaced the...	12 ~ 12281 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN did not go into or stay in park. *ak...	11 ~ 59322 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC after backing out of parking space i put the vehicle in drive and it started racing on its own i	9 ~ 25789 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE dt: while driving on the four lane highway the car dropped on the passenger side causing the car to spin...	8 ~ 24825 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there was a vibration and brake pulsation. the front rotors were inspected and were found warped. the dealer replaced the...	8 ~ 46521 miles
STRUCTURE mold had developed around the doors and windows of the vehicle and caused a horrendous smell. the mold spores caused	6 ~ 70000 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC car doesn't always come to a complete stop when brakes are applied. *ak...	6 ~ 5146 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL after backing out of parking space i put the vehicle in drive and it started racing on its own i	6 ~ 50667 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. when the contact attempted to roll down the two front windows smoke poured...	5 ~ 40400 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving consumer attempted to blow horn to avoid a collision. the horn did not work. vehicle was checked by	5 ~ 52700 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving vehicle began sputtering consumer pulled over to see flames and smoke there was a recall c0104c regarding sparking...	5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer states after lengthy highway driving and when braking feels some pulsation in brake pedal and steering wheel shimmies during...	5 ~ 47600 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the check engine warning...	4 ~ 173500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes failed. the breaks began squeaking then they failed when trying to stop at a red light. slid into the...	4 ~ 37625 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER see my website at www.all-lemons.com for detailed and pictures of the car. plus visit http://carsurvey.org/review_32954.html for further information on this	4 ~ 266 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving vehicle began sputtering consumer pulled over to see flames and smoke there was a recall c0104c regarding sparking...	4
SUSPENSION consumer states after lengthy highway driving and when braking feels some pulsation in brake pedal and steering wheel shimmies during...	4 ~ 15467 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my car kept stalling so i brought it to my mechanic who put it on diagnostic machine and diagnostic machine...	3 ~ 53333 miles
STEERING lost control of vehicle after making right turn. collided with other vehicle after leaving roadway. jb **dimsii ivoq entry posted	3 ~ 34333 miles
POWER TRAIN as of appx 8 months ago vehicle has bucked on startup. it jumps out and then stops. car in forward...	2 ~ 140000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. the vehicle would intermittently leak gasoline only when the fuel tank was being...	2 ~ 137650 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING my 2001 mitsubishi galant has been leaking very bad on both the driver and passanger side ever since i got...	2 ~ 45000 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT air conditioner leaks inside the car on drivers side and in front and behind drivers seat floor mats literally drips...	2 ~ 48107 miles
SEATS 2001mitsubishi galant es i want to drive a safe car with no fire or accidents i found 7 recalls for...	2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 2001mitsubishi galant es i want to drive a safe car with no fire or accidents i found 7 recalls for...	2 ~ 6500 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER there was a vibration and brake pulsation. the front rotors were inspected and were found warped. the dealer replaced the...	2 ~ 38700 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION me and my wife were driving about 45 miles an hour when the rear end of my car started sliding...	2 ~ 18956 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer noticed after depressing the brakes a grinding noise coming from front and rear of vehicle. technician replaced rotors and	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM problem codes wrong with my car. p0431 p0174 p0176 or p0171 p0441 p0335 p0300. *tr...	1 ~ 13000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES this car has had a problem with the o2 sensors fuel line oil leaks fuse and electrical shorts from the...	1 ~ 250000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY my heater stopped working. then the heat would take at least a half an hour before coming on but would...	1
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi gallant. while driving at approximately 5 mph the contact activated the automatic front...	1 ~ 115000 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. when the vehicle was started the engine would shut off. all of the...	1 ~ 103000 miles
EQUIPMENT my car had an overheating problem last december 12/2007. therefore i took it to a mechanic to get it fixed....	1 ~ 65000 miles
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my car had an overheating problem last december 12/2007. therefore i took it to a mechanic to get it fixed....	1 ~ 65000 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM when battery cables are disconnected for service the car stalls suddenly & repeatedly without warning. this continues for approximately 10-12...	1 ~ 42807 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. two weeks after the dmv inspected the vehicle the srs light illuminated. the...	1 ~ 83305 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. two weeks after the dmv inspected the vehicle the srs light illuminated. the...	1 ~ 83305 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION dt*: the contact stated the floor shift indicator shows the vehicle is in park however upon inspection the vehicle is...	1 ~ 63200 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC transmission went out -repaired2-6-08 constantly replace battery 5-31-07 two times in 208 reprogram car it would not stay cranked replaced...	1 ~ 61508 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the vehicle lost power in the driveway. it was totally dead. towed it to the dealer they said main...	1 ~ 60000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL driving at 30 miles an hour on city street. prepared to stop at stop light. the brakes did not respond...	1 ~ 79000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE problem #1) purchased used vehicle from private seller. the driver side door/window has rattling sound during driving causing unpleasant driving...	1 ~ 57000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES problem #1) purchased used vehicle from private seller. the driver side door/window has rattling sound during driving causing unpleasant driving...	1 ~ 57000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE problem #1) purchased used vehicle from private seller. the driver side door/window has rattling sound during driving causing unpleasant driving...	1 ~ 57000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION there is a rattling noise coming from under my car (2001 mitsubishi galant). this is a noise that i have...	1 ~ 44500 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION vehicle was traveling just below 60 mph when all of a sudden the rear suspension dropped to the ground and...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i bought a 2001 mitsabushi galant and the car runs fine but when it gets cold weather my turn signals...	1
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i bought a 2001 mitsabushi galant and the car runs fine but when it gets cold weather my turn signals...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i bought a 2001 mitsabushi galant and the car runs fine but when it gets cold weather my turn signals...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the exhaust pipe started making a loud noise while driving. vehicle was taken to a repair shop. dealer indicated a...	1 ~ 23000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2001mitsubishi galant es i want to drive a safe car with no fire or accidents i found 7 recalls for...	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR brake problems with 2001 mitsubishi galant se. vehicle in for warranty repairs two times for strong steering wheel vibration and...	1
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR brake problems with 2001 mitsubishi galant se. vehicle in for warranty repairs two times for strong steering wheel vibration and...	1
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer had front/rear brakes and rotors replaced three different timesdue to excessive wear after 1 200 miles. *ak...	1
WHEEL SPEED SENSOR > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i was driving down the marbach rd at 40 mi hr street surface changed and my anti lock and traction...	1 ~ 49800 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i was driving down the marbach rd at 40 mi hr street surface changed and my anti lock and traction...	1 ~ 49800 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT premature wear need replacement. *ak...	1 ~ 40000 miles
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2001 mitsubishi galant ls v6 with 30 000 miles. has been in shop over 5 times. has been towed into...	1
TIRES 2001 mitsubishi galant ls v6 with 30 000 miles. has been in shop over 5 times. has been towed into...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the battery failed and as a result the vehicle would not start. the first battery was replaced 18 months ago.	1
HYDRAULIC > POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC mitsubishi galant 2001 es has severe brake system failure. brake pads that were installed by manufacture always worn out within...	1 ~ 33590 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING there was a vibration and brake pulsation. the front rotors were inspected and were found warped. the dealer replaced the...	1
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while traveling about 35mph on a side street another vehicle veered in front of consumer's vehicle and she hit vehicle	1
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN abs light and traction control light illuminates. stopping distance has increased along with brake pedal vibrating when brakes applied. two...	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving and without warning vehicle stalled after inspection of the vehicle dealer determined that radiator had a pinhole. *ak.	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN when ever vehicle is in reverse there is a clicking noise. took to dealer and the dealer wants to replace	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the brake system causes vibration in the steering wheel and at the last several rotations of wheels a tremendous clunking...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN ea 01 017/inadvertent roll away in reverse in park: while parked and idling vehicle commenced to roll backward consumer was...	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION front end suspension is vibrating and pulsating when consumer is driving vehicle. this can happen at any time. contacted dealer	1
SEAT BELTS driver's seatbelt became detached from side of vehicle was replaced under warranty. *ak...	1
LINKAGES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while pulling out of a parking space and upon shifting gear into drive engine suddenly accelerated and caused vehicle to...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i ran into a center divider onthe highway and my airbags didn't deploy and seatbelt did not lock.crash caused by	1
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states after lengthy highway driving and when braking feels some pulsation in brake pedal and steering wheel shimmies during...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS srs light stayed on continuously while car was in motion. the dealer replaced the seat backs since they claimed that...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM while driving consumer heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle...	1

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