1999 Mitsubishi Galant: ABS light or ABS activating

7 of the 212 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2005
1
2004
3
2001
3
2000
1
1999
7
1996
2
1995
10
1994
10
1993
1

What owners say

Filed Nov 30, 2014 · Brakes · 196,000 miles · CA

Cars slips all the time when the ABS light is on. Today it was raining and it almost caused a crash. The car would not stop at a speed of 25 MPH in traffic. Very scary.

Filed Jul 31, 2005 · Brakes · 129,800 miles · CO · crash · 3 injuries

Abs failure- light is on after car was rear ended. Dealer charge me $218 us dollars to tell me that I needed an ABS system I was told that all me recall was done. By talking to the dealer none of my recalls was done and I had to bring the car few days letter and lost days of work and the ABS is still not fix. They said I have to pay 1000 dollars to fix my car and it is not car accident related. The fact is I did not had any problems before the accident nor I had ABS light on. Now I cant even drive the car the brakes are very bed rotor is noisy car is vibrate and brakes are down. I suggest since there are 1000 of complaints on ABS systems rotors pads and vehicle vibration and safety issues, please investigate this complain.

Filed May 17, 2000 · Brakes · CA

When making a normal stop pedal went to the floor and there was no braking ability, causing vehicle to proceed through an intersection. This happened without any type of warning. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, where the master brake cylinder was replaced. Owner was still experiencing problems with the ABS. *ak

Filed Jan 22, 2000 · Brakes · MA · crash

Abs locked up and could not stop the vehicle resulting in accident. Yh

Filed Dec 20, 1999 · Brakes · NJ

When traveling & upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal or graudal stop consumer noticed the pedal vibrated, resulting in extended stopping distance. Problem was intermittent. This is not an ABS.

Filed Oct 13, 1999 · Brakes · TX

The ABS brakes smell like they are burning. Had heard a grinding noise. Vehicle pulled to left when brakes were applied. Had the ABS brakes changed, after going to dealer's at least 7 different times. The problem with ABS brakes still exists.

Filed Jan 16, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · GA · crash

Automobile pulls to the right side while braking. Grinding noise is heard while braking. Automobile was taken to savannah mitsubishi on 10-26-98 for repairs. No problems found. I was told that grinding noise is common is ABS. On 12-15-98, while suddenly braking to prevent from hitting another automobile, automobile pulled to the right side causing me to hit the curb. Impact with curb caused right front tire to blow. A towing service was called to remove wheel. Mechanic stated that rust had settled between wheel and axle which made it difficult to remove wheel. Since the incident, automobile continues to pull while braking also vibration and grinding noise. Prior to incident, on 11-14-98, manufacturer was notified of the problems with vehicle. A representative telephoned on 12-9-98 informing me to continue to take the automobile in for repairs. Consumer affairs advised me to make a final attempt to repair with the manufacturer which was done on 12-14-98. They have not yet to respond. Manufacturer was also made aware of the incident. No response. Per ga lemon law, I have followed all guidelines establishing reasonable number of repair attempts, requesting final attempt to repair and requesting repurchase of automobile. This automobile has proven to be unsafe.( dot number: obv9 tire size: p195/60r15 )