Recall 00v225001; vehicle has been to dealer three times in reference to recall . Recall repairs did not correct problem, vehicle continued to vibrate and severely pull to right. Please give any further details.
1999 Mitsubishi Galant: pulls to one side
8 of the 212 complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant describe pulls to one side.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Pulls to one side by model year
- 20061
- 20051
- 20041
- 20022
- 20002
- 19998
- 19971
- 19961
- 19953
- 19942
What owners say
Vehicle wanders off into another lane. Also, driver's side seatbelt retractors are in backwards/there is a gasoline leak from underneath vehicle, and vehicle shakes and vibrates when traveling on the highway.
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.
When traveling at 65 MPH car tends to pull to the right and left. While driving at about 30mph and slowing down, the car vibrates.
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.
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.
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 )
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Recall number 00V225001 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant pulling
Is pulls to one side a common problem on the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
8 of 212 owner complaints about the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant (4%) mention pulls to one side. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
Grinding brakes 13Fire or smoke 9No deployment 8Premature wear 8ABS 7Wipers 7Headlights 5Stalling 5
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