10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 75,550 miles
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I own a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. For the last two months, I have been in and out of the repair shop. I am not a mechanic; however, I know that there is a problem in the electrical system. While driving, the car will just stop in the middle of the road. When it occurs, it will not start and has to be towed in. The first two times, the mechanic replaced the blown fuse. The last time, the ignition switch was replaced because the dealer said that it was bad. I thought that was the end until last night. The same thing has happened again. I am becoming frustrated over this matter. They need to find the problem and fix it. Other than this, I have not had major problems with the car. However, this situation concerns me because of the nature of it. This problem has made me change my mind regarding Mitsubishi cars. I don't think I will buy another one. I am tired of them giving me the "run-around".
- Burlington, NC, USA
Matching recall Mitsubishi notice sr-99-003 and NHTSA 99V305001, our Galant has the busted turn signal problem. Mitsubishi claims our VIN is outside the range of defective units. Obviously, that's not the case, but they're not paying.
- Glen Allen, VA, USA
Recently purchased used 200 Mitsubishi Galant. Having issues with the oil light constantly coming on and the car shutting off. It also seems as though the vehicle looses power and none of the signal lights or hazard lights will work. This has been going on since purchasing the vehicle in October 2008. The dealer where purchased is not being very cooperative. Once off its takes several tries for the car to start again. Your website indicated that several of these models were recalled. It looks as though this vehicle was never repaired.
- Cleveland, OH, USA
I purchased a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant brand new in June, 2000. About 18 months later, my car would immediately stop running. All systems would die. My Mitsubishi dealership attempted different fixes on many occasions, only to have the problem occur again. Finally, my car was sent to a master mechanic at another dealership who diagnosed the problem as something to do with an electrical regulator or switch. To my recollection, the switch could only carry a 10 amp load, and was getting shorted out because it needed more capacity. The previous work at the other dealership did not fix the problem, although the resetting of the system made the car able to function again until another occurrence. The master mechanic at the dealership installed a 50 amp switch and mentioned that it was way more than I would ever need in this car. My car has operated for over 4 years without incident. Yesterday, a small fire started on the piece that I believe may have been part of the fix. While I'm unsure how related these incidents are, I am concerned about other Galants on the road.
- Indianapolis, IN, USA
Car was shut off at work for about 30 - 50 minutes when the horn started to blare for no reason -- no alarm installed. Opened car door and electrical burning smell was present. Had to pull fuse to get it shut off. Vehicle was locked and empty at time.
- Springfield, MA, USA
Along with several recalls, the brakes, rotors, battery, all four tires had to be replaced at my expense. Horn still does not properly work after being replaced. Electrical failures with blinker light (inside and outside) and outside rear driver side light staying on even when car is turned off. Service department says they find nothing wrong. Letters written to Mitsubishi go unresponsive to and/or are referred to my local service department, with no response, only that my claims are denied. Need help. Please check this out. Can't understand how a brand new vehicle can have to have so many parts replaced (at my expense) and so many other defects and no one provide any answers/reasons or responses to complaints. Please help. Thank you in advance for your attention.
- Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
The entire electrical system of this vehicle is not working properly, it has been repaired several times yet the problem still exist, please provide any additional information. Nlm
- Columbia, MD, USA
- Fresno, CA, USA