1999 Mitsubishi Galant: windshield wiper failure

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 Mar 7, 2006 · Visibility, Wheels · 144,674 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wiper/washer switch/wiring is broke. There is an the federal safety agency recall, #99v305001 concerning the windshield wiper/washer: switch; wiring however the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle is having the same problems again. The hub caps also will not stay on. The contact has replaced numerous hubcaps. The dealer does not offer a solution, therefore, there have been no repairs to the vehicle.

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Lights · TN

The federal safety agency# 99 v 305 001/headlamp windshield wiper switch: consumevehicle is having a problem with windshield wipers not operating. Problem did not occured until recall repairs were done at dobbs bro's mitsubishi in memphis, tn. Phone# 901/795-3400. Dealer was notified ,and stated that electrical sending unit needed to be replaced at consumer cost. Asking the federal safety agency to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Feb 2, 2002 · Body, Brakes · MA

I have had problem after problem...had rotors replaced 3 mos after purchase, complained of violent shaking numerous times. I was told this was b/c I had "after factory" wheels that were too big for my car. I learned to live with it. The next thing to occur was a loud noise while driving coming from front end wheels. In june of 2001, I had an A/C idler pulley replaced for $150. As soon as I drove away, the noise presented again. I finally gave up on sitting at the dlrshp for 3 hrs w/a 3 yr old, so I've learned to live with it...yet again. The noise still persists as of 2/02. In may of 2001, I began experiencing electrical problems. To date I've had all recalls svcd. Upon the start of my car, the sunroof, lights, anything power, radio, etc., were not in function. I noticed this the first time after pulling away. Numerous times thereafter (2x in rain) I started to pull out and turn on my w/shld wipers to realize nothing worked. My temp. Fix was to shut off the car and restart again...praying. As of late...I have had my e brake light luminated for about 2 months, for no reason. My oil lamp light would come on here and there. When starting my car now, sometimes my radio will be "on" but, won't start working and will eventually come in from the back spkrs up to the front. The other temp fix I've found when things aren't working, is to turn the key slightly back toward me and it turns things on. On top of all this...my black weather stripping on top of my car has flown off (clips broke) this happened the first cold w/end of dec 2001. W/in 2 days, both flew off while I was on the hwy. I had to pull off to removed the remainder. And getting to the last but not least stuff...one day last week, my locks would not stayed in the locked position. I would lock all, reverse, turn, do anything and they would unlock themselves, miraculously, the next day it stopped. As of last night, my door ajar lamp is on and remains on & my dome lights -will not shut off.

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.

Filed Aug 26, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · CT

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.

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Brakes · GA

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.