10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
10 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,800 miles

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problem #10

Apr 092005

Galant 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles
Was involved in an accident head on, and air bags did not deploy. I was injured. I own a 1999 Galant.

- Zion, IL, USA

problem #9

Jul 112002

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 25-30 mph and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. There were two injuries in the accident.

- Maple, FL, USA

problem #8

Jan 252002

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
While at a complete stop another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle head-on. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy, and consumer sustained body injury. Also, vehicle was totaled.

- Maplesville, AL, USA

problem #7

Jan 092002

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was hit head on. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy, causing injury to driver.

- Maplesville, AL, USA

problem #6

Jan 011999

Galant

  • miles
Both airbags failed to deploy, extensive front end damage on 07/06/00. Problem # 2 front disc brakes have always made a grinding noise and front end has a vibration. Car was taken back to dealer a couple of months after purchase, front brake shoes were replaced and rotors turned(not covered by warranty). This failed to fix problem, I have since learned to live with it(can't afford to have it fixed). Note: I believe you may have a recall on my third problem with this vehicle, although I have not received a recall notice from the manufacturer, my car loses power to my accessories(radio, air conditioning, etc.).

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #5

Feb 012000

(reported on)

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While in a frontal accident air bag did not deploy.

- Morenovilly, CA, USA

problem #4

Dec 161999

Galant

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
No deployment of both air bags during vehicle collision with extensive damage and injury.

- Louisville, MS, USA

problem #3

Jun 251999

Galant

  • miles
Was driving 5 mph and another vehicle going a T 35mph rear ended consumer's vehicle, causing vehicle to hit another vehicle in front. Upon impact, airbags malfunctioned and did not deploy. Thus failing to protect the occupant in this crash, in which she sustained injuries. Please provide further information and VIN#.

- Streamwood, IL, USA

problem #2

Jun 191999

Galant

  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision where front end went under another vehicle, and motor dropped into the engine. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #1

Jun 071999

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at 50 mph another vehicle pulled in front of the consumer, into the same lane. Consumer applied the brakes, they failed and vehicle rear ended the other vehicle. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's air bags didn't deploy.

- Alexandria, VA, USA