Vehicle is showing same symptoms as indicated in the federal safety agency recall 98v212000, but vehicle is not included in recall. Brake lamps will not come on when brake pedal is applied. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
1994 Mitsubishi Galant lights problems
11 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Brake lights: switch3
- Headlights2
- Headlights: concealment devices1
- Brake lights1
- Back up lights1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Mitsubishi Galant lights problems in other years
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: tail lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. When the stop lamp switch was assembled, grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point. This can cause the contact point to heat up causing internal operation elements to melt allowing the swtich to become stuck in on or off position.
- Risk
- This condition can cause the anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning light to come on.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.
Recall number 98V212000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Stop lamp switch
Alleged failure of the stop lamp switch prevents illumination of the brake lights during braking and inhibits disengagement of cruise control via the brake pedal
PE98032
What 1994 Mitsubishi Galant owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Lower ball joint - front: left ball joint came off while driving off the driveway. Had it replaced ($391.00) at pep boys. A few weeks later, I received a safety recall notice (sr-99-002) from mitsubishi. Took my car to the dealer on 7/15/99. The dealer replaced the right arm assembly on the other side free of charge. As instructed on the "reimbursements" section of the recall notice, I brought the original paid invoices to glendale mitsubishi for reimbursement. Hand them to mark toohey, service advisor. After calling him several times, he told me he gave them to the service manager, and that the manager would be calling me back regardin the status of my claim. No call received. I then came in person to see the service manager, he said that he never received the invoices, at his request I gave him copies. He told me that he would call me back. I have called to check the status of my claim, and only get the same answer: I will be called back, or my check will be mailed as soon as mitsubishi reimburses glendale mitsubishi first. As of today, november 18, 1999, I have neither been called neither have I received a check in the mail. Regarding the headlights: they have been flickering/dimming during decceleration since I bought my car (it had 47k miles approx). Ak
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v‑066) prior to recall notice, causing damage to other component as well. Consumer is denied reimbursement. Mjs
Lights flicker or dim when decelerating/paint is already oxidizing and clear coat cracking
While driving ABS light stays on with no way to be turned off, and the brake light switch had been replaced four times. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted.
When ABS light is illuminated the cruise control can not be disengaged due to failure of the stop lamp switch.
While driving the vehicle the headlights went out. After flipping the switch the headlights came back on. This happened again on 9/20/97. When flipping the switch nothing happened. Aftre turning off ignition and turning back on, the headlights came on again. Vehicle will be seen by dealer on 9/26/97.
Stop lamp switch failed, rendering brake lights inoperative.
Vehicle has experienced two brake failures, the dealership can not determine the cause of the failures.
Bridgestone tires make noise.
Questions about the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant lights
Does the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant have lights problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the lights of the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Mitsubishi Galant lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Mitsubishi Galant lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 98V212000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi Galant have the most lights problems?
The Mitsubishi Galant model years with the most lights complaints are 2000 (15 complaints) and 1994 (11 complaints).
Other 1994 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Suspension 57Airbags 35Transmission 25Brakes 20Engine 16Electrical 13Body 12Steering 12Visibility 10Seat belts 9Locks 6Wheels 6Acceleration 5Tires 5Seats 2Fuel system 1
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