1996 Mitsubishi Galant brakes problems

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

I have had nothing but problems with my sun roof, brakes, gas, acceleration and over heating of my car. My sun roof about every other month something goes wrong with it every time I open it. My breaks have been replaced about 4 or 5 times because the wear out quick. When I break my tiers skip the car stops but the tiers keep turning. My gas is gone quick and I only drive here in town from work to home to daycare. Sometimes when I turn my car on the speedometer moves by its self as if I were pushing the gas peddle and my foots on the break when it does it by its self and it does it when I'm driving. I can drive a block and my car gets really hot and the fan is on right away. I can't stand my care anymore its nothing but problems for a while.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Brakes · 60,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

While driving 60 MPH the vehicle's brake failed without warning. As a result the vehicle hit a brick wall. Air bags deployed. The driver sustained severe injuries to the back. Please provide additional information.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 82,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Brakes failed, caused a collision and air bags failed to deploy.

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Brakes · NY

Front and rear brakes leaked.

Filed Apr 12, 2001 · Brakes · GA

While driving and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop, consumer heard a loud noise coming from brakes. Also, brake pads and rotors have been replaced, and vehicle has been in and out of dealership for brake service. Please provide any further details.

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Brakes, Tires · MD

While traveling heard a loud noise when depressing brakes. Consumer lost control, and then noticed tire was bent . Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 29, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · FL

My 1996 mitsubishi galant had several problems including, brake pads had to be changed more than usual, transmission completely failed while parked. In addition, the windows /windshield were constantly foggy. The start key could only be taking out by pressing the break. I had problems with the power locks, they will not open, leaks from the sunroof. The horn completely stopped working after three years. The mitsubishi dealer never issued a ball joint recall which I now found out was defective with the car and after returning my vehicle upon my lease termination they are requesting 1000 + dollars for wear and tear etc. The dealer has not properly followed guidelines and are been sued because of these failures and the customers who purchased these cars are been charged more money by the dealer.

Filed Jul 26, 2000 · Brakes · NY

Disc brake rotors need to be turned or replaced every 5000 miles.

Filed Jul 17, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · GA · crash · 1 injury

Car would not stop approaching red light/no air in line detected.

Filed Mar 6, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · CT

Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping and a noise which may cause a crash. Also, engine idles and the accelerator screeches which may cause a crash. Please provide further information.