2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,232 miles

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problem #3

Jan 192008

Galant 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,673 miles
Heater in car stopped working due to a problem with the control motor MR958603.

- Solon, OH, USA

problem #2

Mar 162007

Galant 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,500 miles
2003 Mitsubishi Galant 2.4 liter 4 cyl. Symptom: Clicking in the dash board. Heat would sometimes work and sometimes not. Clicking stopped about a month ago and so did the heat. Heater control valve or motor is the problem it would seem...a fix of 300-500 dollars just to get heat.

- Delaware , OH, USA

problem #1

Apr 282003

Galant 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,522 miles
2003 Mitsubishi Galant - the car struggles to change gears. A new engine was placed in the car, and vehicle was still having problems with shaking. Information on service provided within six months of purchase. Had problems with the engine - diagnosis with engine cycle misfired and faulty spark plugs. Every four to six months there were major problems with engine.. on 4/28/03 engine service light came on, indicating engine misfired. Replaced piston and engine head. 9/1/04 sparks plug failed, and cylinder misfired. On 9/10/04 the engine was replaced. 12/17/04 all dashboard lights replaced. 3/28/05 diagnosed and replaced hot water valve. On 9/2/05 crank case sensor replaced.

- Newington, CT, USA