10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,333 miles

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problem #3

Jul 142001

Galant

  • miles
Right rear tire hit hole or bump in parking. Activated anti-lock braking for first time since buying car in 2001. Lost steering control at same time. Couldn't turn it. Stopped before entering highway. Put car in park; then drive and slowly took off. Steering returned to normal. Dangerous situation if I was in traffic or meeting another vehicle while attempting to exit parking lock. Faint odor of fuel. No obvious leak on ground.

- Greenville, NC, USA

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problem #2

Jan 172008

Galant 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. When the vehicle was started, the engine would shut off. All of the warning indicator lights illuminated. The failure also occurred while driving between 5-35 mph. There was a loss of power steering, but the brakes still operated. The repair shop stated that the crankshaft position and camshaft sensors needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00V299001 (engine and engine cooling:engine). The current and failure mileages were 103,000.

- Annapolis , MD, USA

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problem #1

Sep 092000

Galant

  • miles
Lost control of vehicle after making right turn. Collided with other vehicle after leaving roadway. ***dimsii IVOQ entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****740967

- Poulsbo, WA, USA

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