10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Oct 111999

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a sudden stop pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. Also, noticed a noise coming from front end when stopping. Consumer has replaced the pads and rotors, problem still occurred. The brakes failed causing accident and damage to the vehicle.

- Salemburg, NC, USA

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problem #2

Oct 011998

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The braking system malfunctioned, causing noises or humming noises from the front end of the vehicle, and extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. Also, brake pads and master cylinder have been replaced. Cannot determine the problem. Problem began when vehicle had 11684 miles on it.

- Fayetteville, AR, USA

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problem #1

Sep 081997

Galant

  • miles
When the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances, causing a collision. The dealer has replaced the front brakes and turned the rotors.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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