They have replaced rotors four (soon to be five) times without fixing problem. Warrenty is soon up, I don't want to have to start paying form a problem they won't fix
1999 Mitsubishi Galant brakes complaints
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At braking, the steering starts to shake. At times I have gone through a red light because the car would not stop, you apply the brake but there is just nothing there, other times because of the shaking , it feels like the car is going to come apart I have taken the car to the dealer for the same problem 4 different times. Each time they surface the rotors, and change the pads. But after 2 or 3 days the problem continues. The excuses that I get form the dealer varies from that there is too much heat in florida or that I drive through puddles or even one time they had the odasity of telling me that nor I or my wife knew how to drive and that we were destroying the brakes. In june of 2000 I saw the sal;esperson that sold me the car and he confessed to me that the galant has this problem but that not even the manufacture knows what it is.
Consumer noticed a scrubbing sound, dealer noticed hubcaps rubbing on the tires.
Brakes began making a loud vibrational whining or "winding down" sound whenever brakes were applied. Sometimes the steering wheel would pull if the stop was abrupt. At first visit to dealer, problem was denied. Four more subsequent visits resulted in replacement of pads, rotors, and even wheel hubs. Last repair was at 19 or 20,000 miles; noise began to return as the vehicle odometer turned 22,000. Dealer would not offer satisfaction; I sold the car, suspecting that this would be a recurring problem for the life of the car. I had safety concerns as well as the annoyance of repeated repairs.
Vehicle steering and brake vibrate upon braking, braking distance too long. Front rotors warped - resurfaced at 14847 miles. Same problem at 21315 miles - front rotors replaced. Ignition replaced at 21274 miles - problem (when car started electrical components of radio, wipers, A/C did not work) this started intermittently shortly after purchase, very frequent occurence when changed 24000miles brake problems again, 25600 miles at dealers again for brake problem.
Front rotors were getting red hot and cracking the brake pads, even though the pads were not worn down. This caused poor brake performance. Consumer was taking vehicle back to dealer about every 2 months to get pads replaced.
When brake pedal was applied it went to the floor. Vehicle began to shake. There was vibration, and grinding sound. Dealer has been contacted.
Brakes have to be replaced, rotors ground x5 in 16 months. Brakes do not function propperly,car does not stop in expected distance, vibration and screeching. Not being reparied in a timely manner. Many requests for help to manufacturer not successful
Rotors always seem to be re-cut.and resurfaced every year!
We have been back to the dealer numerous times with our problems. They seem to do a quick fix but in a short time the problems return. We were told by a mitsubishi representative that al the problems were in the way we drive. No safety defect mentione din summary.
Since purchase of car in january 1999 I have had 5 repairs done due to vibration upon braking. Each time I was told the rotors were warped. After 12,000 miles mitsubishi refused to cover the repairs, even though this had been a continuing problem since the purchase of the car.
While depressing brake pedal heard a grinding noise. Dealer stated rotors needed to be replaced after one month use. Please provide further information.
Vehicle pulsated/ vibrated when applying brakes. Vehicle has been in dealer shop on seven occasions, but problem is still unresolved. Please provide any further details.
When consumer applies brakes vehicle shakes. Also, radiator was leaking and vehicle stalling. Consumer was traveling about 40mph in traffic and someone had cut in frontof consumer's vehicle. When she applied brakes vehicle started to shaking out of control and consumer lost control and hit the vehicle in front of her.
Both airbags failed to deploy, extensive front end damage on 07/06/00. Problem # 2 front disc brakes have always made a grinding noise and front end has a vibration. Car was taken back to dealer a couple of months after purchase, front brake shoes were replaced and rotors turned(not covered by warranty). This failed to fix problem, I have since learned to live with it(can't afford to have it fixed). Note: I believe you may have a recall on my third problem with this vehicle, although I have not received a recall notice from the manufacturer, my car loses power to my accessories(radio, air conditioning,etc.).
While driving down the street and upon applying brakes, front end shimmied and shook, almost lost control . Contacted dealer, and he replaced the rotors. A month later, the same problem occurred, and dealer replaced tires/bushing, and rotors.
Vehicle shutters severly when braking. Dealer resurfaced the rotors/changed the pads & replaced lower control arm. The higher the speed the more it shuttered. Dealer repaired vehicle on 6-05-2000 because it was spqueaking & pulsating. When vehicle was picked up, it was doing the same thing.
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
Either when driving or braking the car begins to shake.
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Steering wheel shakes violently duing braking and at speeds above 35 miles per hour.
Problems with the vehicle started two days after purchase, they rotated the rotors on the brakes. Since that time I have had the vehicle back seven different occasions. They have replaced the rotors, rotated, you name it and it is still not corrected. I have a three year old daughter that I am scared to death to ride in the car. The dealer has been unresponsive and extremely nasty to us. The owner of the dealer hung up on my wife yesterday. The service manager screamed at me today, and said we have done all we can. They won't return phone calls. I have contacted corporate mitsubishi and they say they will work on the problem. I just completed the paper work for the lemon laws in maryland. I need help with making sure no one else buys a lemon from the dealer, and they don't stand behind their cars. Please assist me, in anyway you can. Thank you in advance for your time.
While applying the brakes they would pulsate and pull to the right. Dealer stated rotors needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Dealer admits to bad rotors and pads on galants, but will not repair under warranty because mitsubishi will not reimburse them.
While making a stop by depressing brakes, vehicle would pulsate. Dealer has been notified, can't duplicate problem.
Abs locked up and could not stop the vehicle resulting in accident. Yh
Is been four times that this car had problems with the brakes,two of those they change brakes pats sets failed.
When applying the brakes there was vibration and hesitation.dealer has replaced the rear drums, machined the front brake rotors. Dealer has done this twice. Also replaced the front brake pads.
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.
There is too much space between the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. Consumer has missed the brake pedal on severaloccasions because of this design. Consumer's shoe size is average for a male.
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