10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,083 miles

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problem #12

Aug 052007

Galant 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 109,000 miles
Antilock brake malfunctioned on several occasions when there was need to brake suddenly resulting in several near crashes. When brake was applied grinding noise heard and then anti lock brake light came on and remained on. This has occurred too often and Mitsubishi needs to recall this model and fix it. The latest incident occurred on August 5, 2007, but there have been several instances of this happening before.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

problem #11

Mar 112007

Galant 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
- the contact stated that the 1995 Mitsubishi Galant ABS light turned on 03/11/07. He stated that while driving the vehicle in the evening hours at the speed of 50-55 mph the ABS light turned on. He noticed a change in the brake system. He stated that the brake pedal became difficult to press. He called the dealership on 3/12/07, and they informed him to check and see if the vehicle was on recall, and if it was, to call them back. The contact found no recall for the ABS, but did find a number of complaints with the same problem. The contact stated that the ABS light continued to stay on. He stated that he hasn't driven the vehicle recently, but did start it up, and the light ABS light was still on. The current mileage was 150000.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #10

Sep 152000

Galant

  • miles
After ABS operation pedal relesed intermittently, brakes remain applied, ABS too sensitive, warning lamp some times on, codes, manufacturer has updated control unit $800 for this problem, stop switch previously repaired at dealer for campain.

- Pocatello, ID, USA

problem #9

Mar 062000

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
While driving vehicle suddenly acclerated due to the throttle being stuck. Also, brakes malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which could cause a crash.

- Melford, MA, USA

problem #8

Aug 311999

Galant

  • miles
While driving at 10 mph the rubber ball joint failed. Also, consumer applied brakes, and vehicle spun out of control and did a 360 degree turn. Vehicle hit another vehicle on the front passenger's side.

- St. Louise, MO, USA

problem #7

Sep 091999

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
While driving at any speed and applying the brakes vehicle pulls to the left and right, making it very difficult to operate the vehicle. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer,

- Summerfield, SC, USA

problem #6

Jun 021997

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brake failure, when brakes were applied the pedal went floor, loss of brake effectiveness, causing extended stopping distance.

- Middleton, NY, USA

problem #5

Mar 211997

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
While driving experienced ABS failure, when attempting to slow/stop, pedal went to floor, then ABS warning light appeared, had to pump brake to stop, dealer replaced brake parts 5 times, vehicle in shop now for further repairs.

- St. Albans, NY, USA

problem #4

Jul 201996

Galant

  • miles
Brakes making grinding noise. Must push the pedal to the floor in order to stop.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #3

Jul 201996

Galant

  • miles
Brakes making grinding noise. Must push the pedal to the floor in order to stop.

- Winston Sa , NC, USA

problem #2

Jan 021995

Galant

  • miles
ABS: When appling brakes make a pulsating feeling and brakes lock up.

- Homosassa, FL, USA

problem #1

Dec 271994

Galant

  • miles
Air bag did not deploy during accident, seatbelt did not lockup, ABS brake system lockup cause of accident.

- Valley Strea, NY, USA