Vehicle virbates when driving over 60 MPH and when braking the brakes pulsate, consumer took the vehicle 5 times for repair, dealer said the rotors were warped and would replace but he have to sign an agreement that the new rotors were no longer under warrant, consumer refused because they have never fixed the issue since he bought the car.
1999 Mitsubishi Galant brakes complaints
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Rotors keep warping, had replaced them twice.
Vehicle vibrates when brakes applied. Took to dealer first time complaining about vibration in dec 1999, less than 6 months after getting vehicle; second time, in march 1999 (rotors found warped, front rotors and pads resurfaced); third time apr 1999 (rotors warped again, front rotors and rear drums resurfaced); forth time jun 1999 (rotors warped again, front left & right rotors replaced this time); fifth time, front rotors turned. Electrical problem in oct 1999, all of a sudden no radio, wipers, cigarrette lighter, horn. No problem found by dealer. Now vehicle vibrates even without applying brakes, when reaching 55 MPH. Several calls to mitsubishi customer service have been "cordially" unhelpful, have not had dealer contact us about problem as they promised in october 1999, over a month ago. No longer have any confidence in this vehicle.
Brakes vibrate when stopping. Usually occurs when stopping from a higher speed ie. 55mph. Vehicle has been in shop 4 times and every time the dealer states the problem is with the front and rear rotors. Dealer has resurfaced front rotors 2 times and replaced one time and resurfaced rear rotors.
Front rotors require resurfacing approx. Every 7,000 miles. Front brakes also lose stopping efficiency when rotors are warped. This appears to be a safety related design defect justifying a recall.
The rotors experienced failure causing noise. However, two months later replacements were done to the brakes and rotors due to failure. Problem still exist.
The vehicle experienced braking problems which may result in extended stopping distance and cause a crash. Dealer replaced rotors and pads. Problem still occurring. Please provide further information.
Vehicle been experiencing on-going problem with brake pedal feeling spongy and vehicle vibrating when brake pedal is applied. Also, causing intermittent delay in stopping distance. This condition almost caused several vehicle accidents. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on three occasions, and had rotors replaced, problems still occurring.
When driving at any speed and applying the brakes there is a grinding noise, and the brakes are rubbing and the steering wheel vibrates and jumps from left to right at any speed.
Vehicle vibrates when brake is applied and pulls to the right or left too. Yh
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.
Tires are shaking due to lugs:nuts being too loose. Also, rear of vehicle is too low/ brakes have been repaired five times, and the odometer isn't working.
On february 4, 1999 at 11,416 miles, I complained of vibration when braking. According to the service receipt, the brake rotors were resurfaced. On may 20, 1999, I complained of vibration when braking the mileage at this time was 19,394. According to the service receipt, the front rotors were replaced. Again on july 16, 1999, at 26,975 miles, I took my car in for repair a third time for vibration when braking. According to the service receipt, the front rotors were replaced and the rear drums resurfaced. Each time the problem subsided for a while but then returned. On september 9-10, 1999, the dealership again attempted to fix the problem. They indicated that they had received a "technical bulletin" with suggestions for addressing the problem. This time, they replaced the brakes and added some kind of bushings to the steering system. Now I am experiencing a continuous low-level vibration at interstate speeds. In addition, on september 16th, 1999, I began experiencing problems with my headlights. When I use my left turn signal, the lights automatically go to "bright". In addition, the headlights will not go off when the switch is in the "off" position.
Vehicle shakes/vibrates due to warn out front brake rotors/pads.
Vehicle leased on 07 feb 99; 1st time in shop for warped rotors - 14 apr 99 - rotors were machined; 2nd time in shop for warped rotors - jun 99 - rotors were machined; 3rd time in shop for warped rotors - 18 aug 99 - rotors are being replaced on front left and right and also brake pads this time - they were not replaced the first two times; not a happy camper
Front passenger's seat belts would not retract but half way & then lock up. Would not retract to original position after locking up. Vehicle would also shake when brakes are applied. Vehcle drifts hard to the right at any speed. The tires needed alignment. Had taken vehicle to dealership only once for problems.
Upon deliver of vehicle, rotors were warped. Mjs
When driving at any rate of speed and applying the brakes vehicle severely pulls to the left or the right, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
While driving and stepping on brake pedal, driver could hear a grinding noise coming from the end of the braking pads.
While driving at 55 MPH powr steering pump went out. Also, when consumer applied the brakes they vibrated.
Vehicle experiencing on-going problem with brake system; whenever brake are applyed the causes the vehicle to vibrate. Vehicle been repairs and inspected on four occasion and condition still unresolved. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
While driving at 50 MPH another vehicle pulled in front of the consumer, into the same lane. Consumer applied the brakes, they failed and vehicle rear ended the other vehicle. Upon impact, driver's and passenger's air bags didn't deploy.
When driving at any speed and applying brakes, brake pedal goes all the way to the floor. Also, brakes are soft, and are working intermittently.
When driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle is pulling to the left or right. Also, and there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle.
Warped front brake rotors, causing brakes to vibrate when braking.
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 )
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