1995 Mitsubishi Galant: complete transmission failure

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 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 Aug 7, 2001 · Transmission · KS

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

Filed Nov 10, 2000 · Transmission · AZ

On 10/13/00 the transmission went out completely. Upon having my transmission rebuilt, the mechanic notified me that part of the problem was the transmission had gotten way too hot. He said he would either have to replace the radiator or add an external cooler, or they would not warranty the rebuilt transmission. I told them to go ahead and add an external cooler. Upon getting ready to add an external cooler, the mechanic noted that I already had one. However it was routed incorrectly from the transmission to the external cooler to the radiator, and back to the transmission. It should have been routed from the transmission to the radiator to the external cooler, and back to the transmission. This was a manufacturing error. I am the second owner of the car and have spoken with the first owner. Neither of us had the transmission worked on except for regular servicing, which obviously would not require removal of the transmission or a check of the external cooler routing. I have notified mitsubishi and they said they are not responsible due to the fact that the car is out of warranty. I believe, however, that other owners should be notified as I am sure my galant is not the only one with the external cooler routed incorrectly. I do not believe that owners should be responsible for paying $1,800 to $2,400 to have the transmission replaced due to a manufacturing error on mitsubishi's part.

Filed May 12, 1999 · Transmission · NC

Transmission failed at only 65,000 miles. Is this normal? Car was running fine before this happened.