2001 Mitsubishi Galant problems
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Common 2001 Mitsubishi Galant problems
The Mitsubishi Galant 2001 is known for several common problems that have been reported by its owners. These issues range from electrical problems to mechanical faults.
One of the most frequently reported problems with the Mitsubishi Galant 2001 is power window failure, with 103 people reporting this issue. This problem can occur due to a variety of reasons, including faulty window motors, bad window regulators, or blown fuses. If the power window stops working, it can be challenging to roll down or up the windows, making it difficult to use the car.
Another common problem with the Mitsubishi Galant 2001 is gears slipping, especially in reverse. This issue is caused by a faulty rear housing and reverse clutch assembly, which needs to be replaced to fix the problem.
The Mitsubishi Galant 2001 is also known for oil leaks, which are usually caused by a faulty driveshaft seal. If you notice oil leaking onto the floor, it's likely that the driveshaft seal is the culprit.
The engine management warning light is another common issue with the Mitsubishi Galant 2001, which is usually caused by a faulty engine sensor, such as the crankshaft position sensor. If the engine management warning light appears on the dashboard, it's essential to replace the faulty engine sensor to fix the problem.
The throttle body can also get clogged up on the Mitsubishi Galant 2001, leading to a lack of power at higher speeds and unresponsive acceleration. If the throttle body is clogged, it's necessary to clean it out with some carb cleaner to resolve the issue.
Starting problems are also common with the Mitsubishi Galant 2001, which can be caused by a variety of reasons, including a bad chassis ground, a faulty ignition switch, or a faulty starter motor. If the car won't start, it's essential to diagnose the problem and replace the faulty part to fix the issue.
Lastly, the Mitsubishi Galant 2001 is known for electrical and stall issues, which can be caused by a variety of reasons, including a faulty battery, a faulty alternator, or a faulty idle air control (IAC) motor. If the car is experiencing electrical and stall issues, it's essential to diagnose the problem and replace the faulty part to fix the issue.
In summary, the Mitsubishi Galant 2001 is known for several common problems, including power window failure, gears slipping, oil leaks, engine management warning light, clogged throttle body, starting problems, and electrical and stall issues. If you own a Mitsubishi Galant 2001, it's essential to be aware of these common problems and take proactive steps to maintain your car and fix any issues that arise.
Is a Mitsubishi Galant a reliable car?
The Mitsubishi Galant Reliability Rating is 4.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 2nd out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $448 which means it has excellent ownership costs.
What is the value of a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
The value of a used 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ranges from $342 to $1,695, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
What is the consumption of Mitsubishi Galant?
Mitsubishi Galant Fortis : Basic Specifications
| Model name | Maximum power | Fuel Consumption |
|---|---|---|
| Galant Fortis | 139 - 240ps | 10 - 15km/L |
Is Mitsubishi Galant a fast car?
The Mitsubishi Galant was available both as a sedan and a hatchback. However, it was relaunched in 1993 with sleek restyling. The hatch version was available with 2.5-liter, 6-cylinder gas unit generating 170 HP combined with a 5-speed transmission and all-wheel drive. The top speed of the car was nearly 134 mph.
2001 Mitsubishi Galant car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi Galant problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Mitsubishi Galant vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
The NHTSA has received 167 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Mitsubishi Galant vehicles.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-12-01
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4A3AA46H01E
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPERATE IN THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITION. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A LEAKAGE AND SMOKE WAS ALSO PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN ENGINE TEMPERATURE WAS HEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AND WAS REPLACED IN 2013. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-15
- VIN: 4A3AA46G21E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED IN AUG 2014 SO I BOUGHT ONE AND REPAIRED IT AND CHANGED THREE MOTOR AND TRAIN MOUNTS DROVE FOR TWO MONTHS AND CRACKED AGAIN RIGHT BEHIND THE THROTTLE BODY IT STARTED STALLING WHEN COME TO A STOP ROUGH IDLE.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-05-04
- VIN: 4A3AA46G51E
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: I HAD ISSUES WITH MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT FOR YEARS AND CURRENTLY STILL AN ISSUE. I NEVER REALIZED THIS WAS A RECALL ISSUE. I HAD A NUMBER OF ISSUE/PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE AND ALWAYS TOOK MY CAR TO THE MITSUBITSHI DEALER AND THEY TOO NEVER MENTIONED ANY RECALL REGARDING DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF DRIVER INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-02-03
- VIN: 4A3AA46H21E
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHEN STARTING OUT, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. THIS STARTED WHEN OUR TEMPERATURE WAS VERY COLD FOR A FEW DAYS. MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-01-28
- VIN: 4A3AA46H91E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-09
- VIN: 4A3AA46H51E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAVE HAD REPEATED INCIDENTS WHERE MY HORN WILL SOUND DURING THE NIGHT, AND IF I WAS USING IT AS A WARNING TO ANOTHER DRIVER. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, AND I WAS FINALLY TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG IS PROBABLY WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NOW MY HORN DOESN'T SOUND AT ALL AND THIS POSES A SAFETY HAZARD TO ME, MY CHILDREN AND ANY OTHER PASSENGERS AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 4A3AA46H51E
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR...YOU GET THE OVERWHELMING GAS SPELL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL NOW. I'M A SINGLE FATHER ON FULL DISABILITY, WITH A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH NO MOTHER. I CAN'T AFFORD THE GAS WHICH DOUBLED DUE TO THE GAS LEAK. MORE IMPORTANTLY...I CAN'T DRIVE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL...ANYWHERE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-10
- Crash: 1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: THIS CAR HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE O2 SENSORS, FUEL LINE, OIL LEAKS, FUSE AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS FROM THE START. WE HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THE REPAIRS NEVER LASTED LONG. THE BRAKE LINE RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING. TODAY WE WERE IN A WRECK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING AT 35 MPH AND SHOULD HAVE HAD TIME TO STOP. THE CAR SLID UNDER A TRUCK, AND WAS TOTALED. WE WERE NEVER CONTACTED ABOUT ANY RECALLS INVOLVING OUR CAR. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-14
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AA46G31E
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DIRT HILL, DESTROYING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-09
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE CAR LEAKS WATER INSIDE THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WEATHER RUNNING OR NOT THE CARPET IT MOLDY AND THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE IN ANY WET CONDITION. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-07
- VIN: 4A3AA56H51E
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: AS OF APPX 8 MONTHS AGO, VEHICLE HAS BUCKED ON STARTUP. IT JUMPS OUT , AND THEN STOPS. CAR IN FORWARD OR REVERSE JOLTS OUT BUT THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE. YESTERDAY, BEST DESCRIBES PROBLEM, AS I APPROACHED RED LIGHT AND PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR JUMPED OUT 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE ACTUALLY MOVING FORWARD....THIS HAPPENED FOR THE WHOLE LENGTH OF MY TRIP...NECESSITATING HAVING TO PUT MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON SO I WOULD NOT BE HIT FROM BEHIND. REPEATED TRIPS TO REPUTABLE MECHANIC AND TRANSMISSION GARAGE ARE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION OIL AND FILTER AND CLEANING OF SOLENOIDS HAS BEEN DONE. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-16
- VIN: 4A3AA46G11E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND THE MAIN ECU RELAY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE REMEDY FAILED TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 159,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-01
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
- Summary: MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE HEAT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A HALF AN HOUR BEFORE COMING ON BUT WOULD ONLY STAY WARM WHEN I WAS DRIVING. CANNOT KEEP MY WINDOWS DEFROSTED IN THE WINTER! VERY UNSAFE! ALSO, MY LEFT, FRONT HEADLIGHT WILL GO ON BY ITSELF AND WILL BLINK, WITHOUT ANY KEY IN IGNITION, IT WILL STILL COME ON. DRVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS WOULDNT COME ON BUT THAT FRONT LEFT HEADLIGHT WOULD BLINK. I CAN ALSO HEAR A CLICKING SOUND WHEN THIS IS HAPPENING. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-01
- VIN: 4A3AA46G81E
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHED A STOP THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV. HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD UNTIL HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO DIRECT THE VEHICLE ONTO A CURB. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO AND HE WAS ABLE TO TURN IT OFF. UPON RESTART THE IT OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED APPROXIMATELY 6 TIMES BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. IT WAS NEVER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-04-30
- VIN: 4A3AA46H81E
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS BEEN LEAKING VERY BAD ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE EVER SINCE I GOT IT. I NOT ONLY HAVE TO FOLD MY PANT LEGS WHEN I RIDE IN MY CAR BUT IT IS ALSO GROWING MOLD, WHICH CAN'T BE HEALTHY. IT ALSO HAS NEVER HAD GOOD EXTERIOR LIGHTING. MY HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS SEEM DIM AND THEY POINT UPWARD RATHER THAN AT THE ROAD WHERE THEY BELONG. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-26
- VIN: 4A3AA46G52E
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALLANT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE AUTOMATIC FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MECHANISM IN AN UPWARD MOTION WHICH FAILED TO OPERATE. HOWEVER, AFTER WAITING A PERIOD OF TWENTY TO THIRTY MINUTES THE WINDOW BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT ANY SPEED TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER SERVICE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000.
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-14
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-27
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 4A3AA46G81E
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH SHE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND THE OCCUPANT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-03-01
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE PAINT ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT IS DISAPPEARING-TURNING WHITE ON THE ROOF AND REAR TRUCK. GROWING RAPIDLY!! BEEN HAPPENING OVER 4-5 MONTHS. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-04
- VIN: 4A3AA56H11E
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: SUDDEN LOSS OF FORWARD MOVEMENT AND DISABLED IN THE TRAFFIC WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. FOUND TRANSMISSION IS NOT MOVING THE DRIVE WHEELS IN ANY GEARS FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-01
- VIN: 4A3AA36G91E
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: MY MISTIBUSHI 2001 ROOF TOP, TRUNK AND ENGINE TOP START FADING FROM ABOUT 2 YEARS AND IT LOOKS VERY BAD IT LOOKS LIKE A WHITE COLOR OVER BACK PAINT. IT IS LIKE POWDER COMES OUT FROM THE PAINT. IT JUST KEEP SPREADING AND NOT STOPPING. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-15
- VIN: 4A3AA46G11E
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. HE PARKED HIS VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE THE FOLLOWING DAY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC FOUND A LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V069000. THE SPECIALIST AT THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,353 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 95,300.
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-05-01
- VIN: 4A3AA46H01E
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE CLEARCOAT ON MY CAR IS DEFECTIVE AND THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK HAVE TURNED COMPLETELY WHITE. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-10
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE PAINT ON MY BLACK 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS TURNED WHITE ALL AROUND MY HOOD AND TRUNK AND THE ROOF MY CAR IS HAS OXIDIZE AND RUST. I HAVE CALLED MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND GOT NOWHERE. I HAVE FOUND THAT A MAJORITY OF MITSUBISHI BLACK CARS HAVE BAD PAINT JOBS YOU WILL SEE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS FOR MODELS 1999-2003. THERE IS ALSO A WEBSITE I FOUND CALLED "MYMISTUBISHIPAINTPROBLEM.COM" WHICH SPEAKS ABOUT BLACK GALANTS AND THE PAINT ISSUES THAT ARE FACED . *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-04-17
- VIN: 4A3AA46G11E
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEED WOULD DECREASE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT WOULD ONLY REMAIN ON FOR A FEW MINUTES. OCCASIONALLY, IT WOULD TAKE UP TO AN HOUR FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART AND THEN STALL AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO BODY SHOP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT WIRING HARNESS FAILED AND AN IGNITION SENSOR FAILURE APPEARED ON THE DIAGNOSTIC. A NEW CRANKSHAFT WAS INSTALLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, WHERE IT BEGAN TO STALL AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY DISCOVERED ISSUES WITH THE WIRING HEADING TO THE CRANKSHAFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V299001 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,666. UPDATED 5/26/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THEE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART UNTIL IT HAD COOLED DOWN FOR AN 1 HOUR OR 2. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THERE WAS RECALL FOR THE PARTS THAT WERE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. UPDATED 05/28/09.*JB
2001 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant.
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
- Consequence: FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
- Consequence: THE REAR ANCHOR BOLTS SECURING THE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF DRIVER INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
- Consequence: THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ROUTING OF THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE REAR SEAT COULD ALLOW THE HARNESS TO CONTACT THE BODY. THE WIRES IN EACH HARNESS CONTROL THE STOP LAMP CIRCUIT, BACK-UP LAMP CIRCUIT, AND THE TURN LAMP CIRCUIT.
- Consequence: IF ANY OF THESE WIRES BECOME SHORT-CIRCUITED, THE INTERIOR LAMPS, TURN SIGNAL LAMPS, AND REAR STOP LAMPS COULD STOP WORKING. THIS WOULD FAIL TO WARN A FOLLOWING DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE IS TURNING OR BRAKING AND COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE AND SECURE THE HARNESSES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPAIR ANY PRE-EXISTING WIRE INSULATION DAMAGE.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
- Consequence: PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
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I absolutely love Mitsubishi! Their innovative technology has been present in their vehicles since I owned my first one in 1985, a starion turbo, which I still have and it's still going strong. The 2001 Galant is one of my favorites, as it has been mistaken by friends and strangers as a BMW, which suits me just fine. The fuel economy is excellent and the ride is smooth and comfortable. The storage is abundant and the pass-thru trunk has come in very handy on ski trips. I have owned 5 Mitsubishis as well as various other vehicles since I began driving over 20 years ago, but I always seem to return to Mitsubishi. Their cars are problem-free and provide a care-free driving experience.
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I'm so glad to hear that your car is still running smoothly after all these years! It's impressive that you've managed to keep it in such great condition, even with all the replacements you've had to make. It's clear that you take good care of your vehicle and that it's served you well. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
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I recently traded in my Galant after driving it for 86,000 miles and it still drove great! However, I would caution against buying a new Mitsubishi due to their poor resale values. Overall, I had a great experience with this car and only experienced minor issues such as squeaky brakes that unfortunately the dealer was unable to fix. The car comfortably fits four people and is perfect for long trips due to its quiet and comfortable ride. The V6 200 horsepower engine is a standout feature. Additionally, the exterior design of this model year is the best of all the Galants. Although, I must admit that I am not a fan of the current Galant's appearance.
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I purchased my Galant in 2001 and it has been a reliable car ever since. I have only had to replace the radiator and the O2 sensor, both of which were minor issues. By keeping up with scheduled maintenance and oil changes, this car will continue to run smoothly for years to come. As part of my regular oil changes, I also add a bottle of fuel injector cleaner to the gas tank. The paint on my car still looks great, and I make sure to wax it every three months. I am a big fan of Mitsubishi and would love to purchase another new car from them, but I will wait until the recession eases up a bit. Thank you for considering Mitsubishi as your next car purchase!
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This car has been amazing! It has exceeded all my expectations and more. I truly believe that I couldn't have found a better car for the price I paid ($20,000). It's incredibly fast, has excellent handling, and the brakes are unbelievably strong. I always brake slowly, as I know that cars behind me may not be able to brake as quickly. With only 9,900 miles on it, I've only had a couple of minor issues, such as a bad key fob and an airbag that needed replacement. However, both were quickly and efficiently replaced under warranty, and didn't affect the car's reliability. This is actually my third Mitsubishi product, and I highly recommend their products to anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality car.
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Jerrold Emard 2025-01-08
I have to admit, I fell for the Mitsubishi 0%/0 down/0 payments campaign. In hindsight, I should have waited to get a Honda Accord. The car looks great and has good acceleration when you step on the gas. However, I did have to replace the tires at 35K miles and repair the brake rotors at 50K miles, and now again at 54K. While the materials used are not of the highest quality, the fit and finish are adequate. It's not quite up to Honda's standards, but we all live and learn. Unfortunately, it does depreciate faster than an Olympic sprinter.
Sherwood Skiles 2024-10-11
I purchased a new 2001 Galant in 2000 and it runs great. However, I have noticed that some of the components are not as durable as I would like. For example, the map light falls from the roof, the side mirror adjusters fall off, the entire glove box lock fell out when I tried to lock it, and the vent on the passenger side fell into my dash. Additionally, the side doors are prone to dings if someone next to you hits your door in a parking lot. Despite these issues, I am confident in the overall performance of the vehicle.
Delbert Cruickshank 2024-10-11
Hi there! I noticed that you mentioned owning your GTZ for a year and a half. It sounds like you've had a few issues with the car, including needing a new side airbag, rear speed sensors, battery, and weather stripping. It's a shame to hear that the 'Infinity' radio is no longer working properly and that you had to replace the brake pads yourself. Despite these challenges, I'm glad to hear that you still enjoy driving the car. It definitely sounds like it can be a bit difficult to own, but I hope that overall you're still happy with your purchase!
Chad Fritsch 2024-06-17
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with this car. I've driven it for about 28,000 miles since it was new, and I have to say, it's been great! Despite being a 4 Cylinder car, it has excellent pick-up and can easily maintain highway speeds. Personally, I think it looks even better than the Camry or Accord, but unfortunately, public perception doesn't seem to value Mitsubishis as highly. However, if you're planning on keeping the car for the long term, I would definitely recommend getting one. If you tend to trade in your cars every 2-3 years, you might not get as much trade-in value, but you'll still get to enjoy driving a great car! Let me know if you have any questions.
Brennan Fisher 2024-05-25
It sounds like you're looking for a reliable and practical car for everyday use. This car is perfect for individuals or small families, with a spacious trunk that can fit a lot of luggage. While the 4-cylinder engine can be a bit noisy and hot, it still delivers smooth power that's more than enough to get you around. The only thing that could be improved is the driver's seat, which could use a bit more support.