Major Problems with 1999 Mitsubishi Galant Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Mitsubishi Galant

1999 Mitsubishi Galant SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Victims: 3 Mileage: 129800 miles

1999 Mitsubishi Galant FRONTAL Victims: 2

Browse 1999 Mitsubishi Galant complaints by category

Problems with ROTOR, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP and DISC are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Galant owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS upon deliver of vehicle rotors were warped. mjs...	30 ~ 1833 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs locked up and could not stop the vehicle resulting in accident. yh ...	27
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer has experienced consistent brake failures brake rotors has been replaced 4 times brakes grind when being pushed down consumer	24
FRONT > SUSPENSION battery failed in the first year of ownership. mjs...	14
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN npo summary listed for this vehicle. *ak...	11
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS no deployment of both air bags during vehicle collision with extensive damage and injury. *mjs ...	10 ~ 6800 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER the driver and passenger side door handles are cracked. yh...	10 ~ 5500 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle vibrates when brake is applied and pulls to the right or left too. yh...	9
SUSPENSION either when driving or braking the car begins to shake. *ak...	8 ~ 18750 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i had pulled into a parking space in a shopping center's parking lot. the car was crooked so i put...	8 ~ 10151 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR vehicle leased on 07 feb 99 1st time in shop for warped rotors - 14 apr 99 - rotors were...	6
BODY > STRUCTURE snow/ice builds up in the wheel wells and on cold days it cannot be knocked out off the wells the...	6 ~ 6667 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the driver and passenger side door handles are cracked. yh...	6
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle stalls intermittently dealer has attempted repair on several occasions with no success. nlm...	6
AIR BAGS air bag light on instrument panel is illuminated. dealership examined vehicle for this problem and determined an unknown fluid from...	4 ~ 28750 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle steering and brake vibrate upon braking braking distance too long. front rotors warped - resurfaced at 14847 miles. same...	4 ~ 25000 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM components replaced as per recalls strong smell of burning plastic after leaving dealer no visble smoke or fire. returned to	4
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING upon deliver of vehicle rotors were warped. mjs...	4
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle continually experiences electrical failures which cause burning smells burnt ligth switches cables and plugs and vehicle to shut down	4 ~ 35301 miles
STRUCTURE 1999 mitsubishi paint problem. *tr...	3 ~ 29333 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC safety issue with 1999 mitsubishi galants. *mr the consumer had to change 4 sets of brake rotors and numerous resurfacing....	3 ~ 68267 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM air bag light on instrument panel is illuminated. dealership examined vehicle for this problem and determined an unknown fluid from...	3 ~ 46469 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING thermostat stuck causing engine overheating. also ac runs cold and then warm in city driving. on the highway it is...	3 ~ 12140 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING thermostat stuck causing engine overheating. also ac runs cold and then warm in city driving. on the highway it is...	3 ~ 47068 miles
HUB > WHEELS consumer noticed a scrubbing sound dealer noticed hubcaps rubbing on the tires. *slc ...	3 ~ 74891 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM battery failed in the first year of ownership. mjs...	3
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING battery failed in the first year of ownership. mjs...	3 ~ 36457 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving and stepping on brake pedal driver could hear a grinding noise coming from the end of the braking	3 ~ 26667 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING headlights illuminated although the headlight switch was in the off position. this incident occurred while parked and caused the battery...	3
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN had 800 miles on vehicle when the transmission started leaking fluids. took vehicle back to dealer & was informed the	3
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING automobile pulls to the right side while braking. grinding noise is heard while braking. automobile was taken to savannah mitsubishi...	3
EQUIPMENT the driver and passenger side door handles are cracked. yh...	3 ~ 17333 miles
TIRES consumer has experienced consistent brake failures brake rotors has been replaced 4 times brakes grind when being pushed down consumer	3
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle vibrates violently at speeds 40-50 mph. *jb...	2 ~ 20000 miles
STEERING my car driving ability seems okay but at times it tends to pull to the side as if i'm about...	2 ~ 98780 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING while at a drive through consumer was trying to turn right but vehicle was going left and hit pole. consumer	2
WHEELS i have had problem after problem...had rotors replaced 3 mos after purchase complained of violent shaking numerous times. i was...	2 ~ 75000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT vehicle shutters severly when braking. dealer resurfaced the rotors/changed the pads & replaced lower control arm. the higher the speed...	2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle wanders off into another lane. also driver's side seatbelt retractors are in backwards/there is a gasoline leak from underneath	2
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes began making a loud vibrational whining or "winding down" sound whenever brakes were applied. sometimes the steering wheel would...	2
SERVICE BRAKES cars slips all the time when the abs light is on. today it was raining and it almost caused a	1 ~ 196000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM alternator and wire harness caught on fire on my 1999 mitsubishi galant. harness and alternator plug were totally burnt. had...	1 ~ 141203 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the gas pedal sticks causing car to accelerate to fast. seems to be when i first get in the car...	1 ~ 32500 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY ever since purchase of 1999 mitsubishi galant in 2003 the heater does not work properly. engine temp is normal but...	1 ~ 33000 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not start immediately upon turning the ignition. the warning lights illuminated briefly. previously...	1 ~ 126000 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not start immediately upon turning the ignition. the warning lights illuminated briefly. previously...	1 ~ 126000 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated the windshield wiper/washer switch/wiring is broke. there is an nhtsa recall #99v305001 concerning the windshield wiper/washer:...	1 ~ 144674 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph on normal road conditions the vehicle shuddered and had worsened over time....	1 ~ 40000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE dt: the contact stated while adjusting the driver's side seat foot hits the trunk opener causing the trunk to	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS i bought the car used in 2002. since i have had the car my brakes keep making this cracking noises....	1 ~ 80000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN upon reversing from a parking spot my gear shift became free floating. i was unable to put the car into...	1 ~ 63000 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING the steering rack and pinion assemblyfailed without warning. steering was totally lost. mitsubishi is currently requesting me to return the	1
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES i have had problem after problem...had rotors replaced 3 mos after purchase complained of violent shaking numerous times. i was...	1
POWER ASSIST > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC braking distance too long.*ak...	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle will stall without prior warning. here is no indication on dashboard of any problem. dealership is aware of situation.	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT my galant has had wheel vibration problems since i purchased it brand new in 2000. i took it to the...	1
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION my galant has had wheel vibration problems since i purchased it brand new in 2000. i took it to the...	1
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR my galant has had wheel vibration problems since i purchased it brand new in 2000. i took it to the...	1
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE bumper is hanging. dealer says its a manufacturer problem and they cannot repair it.*ak...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when making a normal stop pedal went to the floor and there was no braking ability causing vehicle to proceed...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY rear window exploded into thousands of tiny pieces when passenger side door was closed. *ak...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS vehicle wanders off into another lane. also driver's side seatbelt retractors are in backwards/there is a gasoline leak from underneath	1
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING received recall notice 99v305000 in mail. contacted dealership and was informed had no parts & would not be available for...	1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM received recall notice in mail concerning battery cable. contacted dealership for an appointment. was informed that no parts were available.	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle vibrates when brake is applied and pulls to the right or left too. yh...	1
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING while driving at 55 mph powr steering pump went out. also when consumer applied the brakes they vibrated. *ak...	1
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY windshiled fogged up and there was poor visibility. consumer has been trying to get answers from the dealer but there...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT both airbags failed to deploy extensive front end damage on 07/06/00. problem # 2 front disc brakes have always made...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tires are shaking due to lugs:nuts being too loose. also rear of vehicle is too low/ brakes have been repaired	1
REAR > SUSPENSION tires are shaking due to lugs:nuts being too loose. also rear of vehicle is too low/ brakes have been repaired	1
SEAT BELTS front passenger's seat belts would not retract but half way & then lock up. would not retract to original position...	1
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while backing out of a parking space vehicle lost steering power. please provide further information.*ak...	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC there is too much space between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. consumer has missed the brake pedal on	1
DRUM > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when applying the brakes there was vibration and hesitation.dealer has replaced the rear drums machined the front brake rotors. dealer	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM horn does not blow when key is not in igintion and turned off. consumer feels horn should blow with key	1

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