10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,146 miles

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problem #6

Mar 142004

Galant 2-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 30,876 miles
I have replaced the pads and turned the rotors on a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant de to correct the problem with the car shimmying and poor braking ability. This corrected the problem for only 5,000 miles. I can see that I am going to have to replace or turn the rotors again and possibly replace the brakes. I have a friend who is having the exact same problem with his 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES. I have also talked to other owners who are experiencing the exact same problem. After I ahve found this web site I will refer them to write a complaint. This has been very frustraiting because there does not seem to be a resolution and the car is recently out of the warranty at only 36,000 miles. I would like to know if there are other people who are experiencing the same problems and if they have found a resolution ?

- Sandy, UT, USA

problem #5

Oct 202003

Galant

  • miles
Consumer had front/rear brakes and rotors replaced three different timesdue to excessive wear after 1,200 miles.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #4

Nov 012001

Galant

  • miles
Brake problems since the beginning. Vibration when braking any speed, dealer couldn't locate the problem and pads where fine. Withen a few months I replaced the brake pads and had the rotors turned, I still have the vibration problem. I;ve heard about a factory recall on the brakes but couldn't locate any information with an online search.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 152001

Galant

  • miles
The brakes on my car have been giving problems ever since I bought the car. I change the front brakes at the request of the dealers and paid almost $300. The brakes still give problem, they brake very slowly, forever squeeking and give off a dark fibre to the rim of the car.

- Phila, PA, USA

problem #2

Jan 292002

Galant

  • miles
When the brakes are applied at any speed a violent vibration can be felt in steering wheel, dealer has been contacted, but cannot locate source of problem.

- N Miami Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Jan 042002

Galant

  • miles
Car doesn't always come to a complete stop when brakes are applied.

- Odenton, MD, USA