Consumer drove vehicle to work and parked. Approximately 1 hour later vehicle caught on fire. Fire dept advised consumer that fire was electrical in origin.
2000 Mitsubishi Galant electrical complaints
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While traveling on highway and applying brakes, there was a loud grinding noise coming from wheel. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak consumer found that the problem was with the brakes/rotors, and tires. Two weeks later the back springs on tires had been replaced. Also the battery had gone dead, and the brakes still squeak.
I owned a 1995 galant before I purchased my 2000 mitsubishi galant and I must say, mitsubishi is the worst brand of cars ever assembled. I had so many problems with my 1995 galant that I was forced to get rid of it after only one year and could not sell or trade the car to save my life. The only people that would deal with me were mitsubishi again so I was forced to buy another mitsubishi. My car is only 2 years old and I am having problems. I bought this car brand new and the battery is dead. I called the mits. Dealer were I bought the car and they said my warranty did not cover the battery, and I called the dealership down the street from me and they said mits. Has a 50/50 deal and I would have to pay $40 dollars for a new battery. I would sell this car today if I could but kelly blue book.com tells me the car is worth less than I owe. If there is any way you can help me I would realy appreciate it. Thank you, [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Car continues to have electrical issues -- will stall intermittently and sometimes will not start back up again.
While driving 45-50 MPH smelled smoke. Consumer applied brakes, and they faded. Transmission slipped. Consumer pulled over, and front of vehicle burst into flames. Fire department put out fire, vehicle was towed to dealer. Factory representative determined mitsubishi was not responsible. There was recall000295001 on power steering tube that could cause a fire, but this vehicle was not affected. Vehicle was totalled, no injuries.
While traveling approximately 45 to 50 MPH smoke started coming from front end of vehicle. Upon examination by dealership wiring harness and computer system had burned up. No determination was made as to the cause of problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Battery exploded, causing acid to fly all over engine compartment. It exploded in parking lot when ignition was started.battery fumes entered passenger compartment. Dealer replaced battery, but did not have a reason for what happened or an exact remedy.*ak
Consumer was traveling about 45mph on highway and without prior notice smoke was inside of vehicle. He managed to run out of vehicle and it went up in smoke. Fire department was called out. Vehicle has been totaled. *ak
Consumer was driving down road when a fire ignitied in engine. Consumer applied brakes , but they were inoperative. Had to pull emergency brake which caused loss of control ,vehicle spun around before it stopped. Consumer jumped out . Wiring and wheel covers, basically everthing was melted. *ak the cause for the fire could not be found. However, the consumer firmly believes that something was not installed correctly at factory that caused the five month old vehicle to burn.
Horn is not working. There is no damage to vehicle that would have caused it. Dealer is not assisting.
While driving at approximately. 50 MPH driver noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood,.attempted to pull over, but brakes were inoperative. Driver had to pump brakes in order to slow down and stop.driver got out of vehicle and noticed flames coming from underneath vehicle, burning grass surrounding the area, and destroying/ melting all wiring, and all of front end. Vehicle was a total loss.
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