1999 Mitsubishi Galant electrical problems

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Electrical · 5,100 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated the turn signal and hazard lights failed. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v333001, electrical system: battery: cables recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The current mileage was 106,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2009 · Electrical · 134,308 miles · CA · fire

While driving the vehicle noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Opened the hood and notice a fire coming from the wiring harness out of the fuse box. Disconnectted the battery and towed it home.

Filed Nov 12, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 141,203 miles · TX · fire

Alternator and wire harness caught on fire on my 1999 mitsubishi galant. Harness and alternator plug were totally burnt. Had to replace both at my cost. Also had to replace radiator while at the shop. Lost 1 day of work due to this.

Filed Oct 18, 2006 · Electrical, Visibility · 126,000 miles · SC

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not start immediately upon turning the ignition. The warning lights illuminated briefly. Previously, the vehicle had been taken to 3 different private repair shops, who all determined the problem was with the starter. Each time, the starter was replaced, but the problem recurred. Also, a piece of the windshield wiper/washer switch detached from the switch itself, causing the washer to not function. The washer switch was not seen by a dealer, however, the manufacturer was contacted. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 99v305001, which pertains to the windshield wiper/washer switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 12/5/2006 -

Filed Aug 25, 2004 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · OH

Intermittently it was hard to start the ignition. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed May 9, 2002 · Electrical · PA

Remote door opener is losing program when battery is getting week. Both openers lost program and changing battery did not help to recover it. Dealer wants to charge $65 for each reprograming and mitsubishi is claiming that this part is not covered by waranty even if manual is not listing it as not covered item. Very poor mfg service. Jenifer, manager of mitsubisi vehicule dept is very unfriendly for clients.

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Electrical · TN · fire

The insured went to start the vehicle and noticed smoke, there was an electrical fire in the wiring harness area.*jb(claim#42-1246-839)

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · LA · fire · 1 injury

While driving, smoke started coming from under the dash, and eventually the vehicle caught on fire, there was one injury.*jb(claim#04-1292-070)

Filed May 28, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · FL

As long as I have owned this vehicle, I have had a problem with the whole car shaking when I step on the brakes. I took it back to my dealer in oct 1999 and they turned the rotars but the problem continued. I just recently had to have it in because the battery failed and had them check out the brakes while I was there and they said I need a complete brake job. I ask the service manager to check to see if they had been done before and he found they had. He said he would turn the rotars again but I was responsible for the brake pads. The brakes were really tight when I got the car back last week, but now they seem to be getting back where they were. This car is only two years old and already had to have the battery replaced and the brakes. I feel the dealer should have changed the brake pads at no cost to me. After reading all the complaints about these cars the majority are about the brakes.

Filed May 2, 2001 · Electrical · MS

Car is on but lights, radio, wipers and all electrical parts don't work. You have to jiggle the switch to make the radio, wipers and electricl parts work. Notified the dealer about this problem.