2000 Mitsubishi Galant steering problems

10 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 2
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist system
2
Steering wheel/handle bar
1
Rack and pinion: rack
1
Rack and pinion
1
Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
1
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1
Column locking: anti-theft device
1
Column
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Mitsubishi Galant steering problems in other years

Related recalls

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsReported September 25, 2001 · 25,803 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
Risk: Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began november 26, 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 america at 1‑800‑222‑0037.

Recall number 01V295001 · Recall details

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Reported August 10, 2000 · 228,294 vehicles affected

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

What 2000 Mitsubishi Galant owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 23, 2003 · Steering · 34,000 miles · MD

The suspension/steering foundation has a problem that the dealership cannot locate. An alignment is needed every 2/3 months(not always riding on rough roads). Steering feels out of control, had 4 alignments done, 2 sets of 4 brand new tires placed on the car in a 2yr. Period- the steering & suspension feels out of control(almost caused two accidents) and the dealer cannot find anything wrong...also noise coming from front passenger side that they cannot find either...........I seen a lot of the same complaints sent already!

Filed Sep 9, 2002 · Steering · FL

There was recall o1v225001 a few months back regarding steering gear locking up. Consumer had problem resolved. Currently, same problem was occurring in same vehicle. Contacted dealer. *akconsumer was involoved in an accident where the steering wheel locked up and consumer crashed into a pole. Since then consumer was in motion when the wheel locked again causing consumer to crash into a gaurd rail.

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Steering · IN

This car was in a accident befor they sold the car to me and it has very bad steering promblems. The door comes ajar while driving this car isn't a good running car at all the dealer refuses to assist me with the promblems .

Filed Dec 4, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · IL · fire

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.

Filed Nov 12, 2001 · Steering · NC

Mitsubishi claims they know nothing about campaign number 01v295001 issued by your organization and will not tell me if my vehicle is affected. They referred me to this site after telling mitsubishi about the specific campaign number. N;u

Filed Jul 26, 2001 · Steering · FL · crash

Dealer fixed recall on vehicle, and next day while driving steering wheel locked up, and spun out of control. Contacted dealership, and dealer stated nothing they could do without police report.

Filed Jul 16, 2001 · Steering · CA

On sunset fwy onramp to hollywood fwy south, my car's steering went out, caused me losing control. Car had been taken before for steering recall.I was told steering is okay and nothing was replaced.

Filed Apr 10, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · CA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Oct 9, 2000 · Steering · CA

Recall 00v225001/steering gear assembly: while coming off freeway ramp, vehicle lost total steering. Dealer notified, and repairs were made under warranty. Recall notice received two days after incident. Please feel free to provide any further details.

Filed Mar 27, 2000 · Airbags, Steering · CA · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's sister was driving about 30 MPH. While approaching a curve tried to turn, but steering locked up, lost control and drove straight into a wall. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.

Questions about the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant steering

Does the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant have steering problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2000 Mitsubishi Galant steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant steering?

Yes, 2 recalls: 01V295001, 00V225001. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Mitsubishi Galant have bad steering?

The Mitsubishi Galant model years with the most steering complaints are 1999 (15 complaints), 1994 (12 complaints) and 2000 (10 complaints).