1995 Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems

Filed May 20, 2006 · Body, Electrical · 182,541 miles · LA

I was driving the car on the hwy. When we reached 65 MPH like a lot of these other people are saying but it was my distributor that went out. Since I have a manual transmission it would start and drive but every time it reached 65 MPH or 3400 RPM the engine would sputter and stall out. Also I have had to put a second engine in the vehicle due to a timing belt slipping and breaking the lower unit off the car. The air conditioner pulley had 5 screws break off causing the A/C to blow out, I had to replace it . The window pulley system cable broke causing the manual window to not roll up or down on drivers side. Also the wiring going to the headlights are messed up, the lights work but you have to raise the hood and mess with the back of the halogen to get it to come on. There is an unusual amount of rust on the drivers side rear on the frame. My fuel gauge when full only reads 3/4. About 2 weeks after having the car a spring in the drivers seat began poking me in the back. I got a seat from a junk yard. I have paid for all the repairs on the car so far and am looking for either retribution or someone to help with these problems from re-occurring. My incint date is when thing began to happen and till this day I am fighting battles like the tachometer begins jumping around when running at constant speeds w/o engine revving or anything. One more thing the haze on the window has caused it almost impossible to drive at night.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · CA

Transmission failed after only 65,000 miles. Had to be totally rebuilt at cost of $3,000. Immediately afterwards, all four motor mounts failed. Very angry and frustrated. No one can justify why the car was running fine without a single noise one day and then the transmission and then engine mounts would fail without warning.

Filed May 12, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · GA

Engine motor mounting wore out prematurely, causing transmission to jump when it was engaged from neutral to drive. Dealer notified.

Filed Aug 22, 2003 · Transmission · 54,000 miles · OH

Consumer states while driving 70 MPH on highway the transmission failed without warning. The vehicle was checked by the dealer who could not determine cause. Ts the consumer was traveling on the highway when the vehicle quit and was unable to move across the two lanes. There was no indication of failure. *scc

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Transmission · FL

Several weeks ago, the car had intermittent at transmission "sluggishness" trying to accelerate from a stop. Felt like it was stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear, trying to downshift to 1st. On or about 6/31/02 the car transmission died, no power at idle, and barely able to coast into parking lot. At exact moment of failure, car's clock and radio also lost power. Next day, upon returning to vehicle, started up and transmission engaged properly through all gears while driving in parking lot, without sluggishness. Clock and radio were also working fine. I drove the car approximately 5 miles to mechanic's shop (not dealer). Mechanic spent next two days trying unsuccessfully to recreate the symptoms. He also had another shop's mechanic specializing in transmission repairs inspect it. Both could find nothing wrong mechanically, but suspected electrical problems inside the transmission or a related controller. On the third day of the original mecanic's testing, it died as before, barely able to get it back to the shop. He recommended a mitsubishi dealership to look at it due to the technical nature of the suspected problem area. He again reaffirmed that I should not expect any mechanical repairs. Dealer (holler mitsubishi, closest located dealer) looked it over and called me back same day to inform me that an entire new transmission was needed, as well as several motor mounts. The total cost estimate for this work is $2392.58 + tax. With 66,000 miles on the car, he said after 60,000 miles it was out of warranty and repair charges are my responsibility. I strongly requested he recheck with his technician and svc mgr and to reconsider this as a goodwill warranty repair as it was a manufacturing product failure, not a normal wear and tear issue. I reiterated the findings of other mechanics - no mechanical failures found. Same answer came back, out of warranty, me to pay. Internet research shows lots of tranny problem history. Who else can I contact for this??? Please help!

Filed Sep 18, 2001 · Suspension, Tires · OK

While traveling at 40 MPH driver's side front end collasped, and vehicle slid 30 feet. Consumer took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced cv joint/ new ball joints, and a new tire. Upon recieving vehicle back from dealer gears were not shifting properly. Vehicle would not downshift. Please provide any furthe information.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Transmission · KS

The automatic transmission failed, consumer contacted manufacturer was informed mileage too high to be covered under warranty.

Filed Jul 16, 2001 · Transmission · TX

Automatic transmission problem. Gear would not grab into 2nd gear. It jumped out of gear, and vehicle will stall. Vehicle went back and forth for 1 1/2 transmissions from mitsubishi, and referred consumer to go back to mitsubishi because transmission could be defective.

Filed Jun 22, 2001 · Suspension, Transmission · IL

The valve involved it fluid circulation was too small causing the transmission to fail. Et

Filed Jun 14, 2001 · Transmission · IL

Transmission would shift very hard into another gear. When ever vehicle comes to a stop, it would jerk. Can hear & feel it when it happens. After accelerating, would remain in one gear, and make grinding noises before changing. Not at dealership.