2000 Mitsubishi Galant problems

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · CA

I am disabled by my own factory alarm. The car will not start because my ecu was defective and I replaced it with a used one and took it to the dealer to program my key to the replacement ecu and the key still doesn't work even though I am getting a p1610 trouble code for immobilizer malfunction which is due to an ecu not recognizing the key. Even the dealor can't get the car to start. The manufacturer got the immobilizer system too advanced that it's locking their car owner's out of their own car! This is unacceptable.

Filed May 22, 2015 · Airbags · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 mitsubishi galant. While driving 25 MPH, another vehicle equipped with a crash bar crashed head on into the contact's vehicle at 50 MPH. The contact's air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck inquires and a herniated disk displacer. Medical attention was received. A police report was filed, but was not reported accurately. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Oct 8, 2014 · Engine · 230,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi galant. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2013 · Engine · 86,700 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the temperature gauge needle would fluctuate continuously. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis, who stated that the failure was related to the radiator, which would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,700.

Filed Oct 16, 2010 · Electrical · 212,600 miles · NC

I own a 2000 mitsubishi galant. For the last two months, I have been in and out of the repair shop. I am not a mechanic; however, I know that there is a problem in the electrical system. While driving, the car will just stop in the middle of the road. When it occurs, it will not start and has to be towed in. The first two times, the mechanic replaced the blown fuse. The last time, the ignition switch was replaced because the dealer said that it was bad. I thought that was the end until last night. The same thing has happened again. I am becoming frustrated over this matter. They need to find the problem and fix it. Other than this, I have not had major problems with the car. However, this situation concerns me because of the nature of it. This problem has made me change my mind regarding mitsubishi cars. I don't think I will buy another one. I am tired of them giving me the "run-around".

Filed Aug 26, 2010 · Electrical · 134,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi galant. The contact was traveling 55 MPH when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the entire dashboard. The vehicle was inspected by the contacts personal mechanic who advised that the battery cable wiring harness failed and caused the vehicle to stall. The contact located the federal safety agency campaign id number: 99v333001 (electrical system: battery: cables) but was advised by the manufacturer that his VIN was not included. In addition, the manufacturer advised that the part needed for repairs would only be made available to those vehicles that fell within the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 134,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 65,000 miles · VA

Matching recall mitsubishi notice sr-99-003 and the federal safety agency 99v305001, our galant has the busted turn signal problem. Mitsubishi claims our VIN is outside the range of defective units. Obviously, that's not the case, but they're not paying.

Filed Jul 2, 2010 · Acceleration · 110,000 miles · MD · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that on june 25, 2010, the throttle became stuck causing him to crash into a fuel pump at a gasoline station. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was damaged but not destroyed. The contact stated, that was the first time he experienced that type of failure. The contact had not called the dealer or the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The current mileage was 110,906. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Body, Visibility · 37,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi galant. The contact observed that the entire vehicle exterior body exhibited severe rust spots. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection; however, the technician was unable to assist with repairing the rust. The dashboard also exhibited extensive cracking and warps which covered the entire length of the vehicle which was caused by the defroster unit. The front passenger axle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion and repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 37,000 and the current mileage was 79,800.

Filed Sep 10, 2009 · Body · 79,800 miles · IL

Yes I have had a number of problems with my galant year 2000 dash board has crack in the cold! The paint(black) has turn from a black to now a rust color like it hadn't had a coat of primer put on before painting it! Ball joint snap wheel fell off cost 4300.00 to fix now it needs a paint job washing and detailing isn't going to faze it has been taken good care of but im really upset over the rust this is just too much for me to consider! Pleasse respond and help im disable and this is my only car! Im ready to call action 2 news im at my wits end! Thank you