Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle shuddered and had worsened over time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the vehicle needed a power flush performed, all related filters needed to be replaced. The dealer expressed that if problems continued, the torque converter would need to be replaced. The necessary work was performed, but the problems worsened.
1999 Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems
16 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission10
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3
- Automatic transmission: torque converter2
- Manual transmission: floor shift assembly1
At what mileage
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Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Recall number 01V011001 · Recall details
What 1999 Mitsubishi Galant owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle vibrates violently at speeds 40-50 MPH.
Upon reversing from a parking spot my gear shift became free floating. I was unable to put the car into drive, or park. I had to have the car towed. I was told by the dealership that the transmission linkage cable broke. It took 3 days to fix. They had to pull out the dash. My car only had 63,000 mile on it, but was over warranty by 3,000 miles. The cost to repair was over $500.
Rotors warped and rusted and could not be resurfaced.resulting in cost of $475 dollars for new front rotors and brake pads. Also minor crash for slow stopping.car also jerks when changing gears.
While traveling on highway heard a knocking noise coming from underneath of vehicle. Then, it shut off. Vehicle was towed to dealer. The dealership was aware of problem.
Vehicle overheated and there was black smoke coming from underneath. Also, transmission fluid was leaking.
There is a recall on transmission hose. Consumer took vehicle into dealer, and deaelr did not want to do the job. *ak
Consumer received recall notice id01v011001/manufacturer's recall 001snd0124. Sea coast mitsubishi has part on back order. Dealership is on rt 35 in ocean township, nj. Phone #732‑493‑4202. *ak consumer still has not received repairs.
Consumer has a recall . When taken into dealer, dealer did not have part to vehicle, even after conusmer has made appointment, no one called consumer to inform him.
My car was at the dealer for a month until trassmision was fixed.
Questions about the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant transmission
Does the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 16 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, 8% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1999 Mitsubishi Galant transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V011001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Mitsubishi Galant have bad transmission?
The Mitsubishi Galant model years with the most transmission complaints are 1991 (39 complaints), 1996 (36 complaints) and 1995 (29 complaints).
Other 1999 Mitsubishi Galant problems
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