Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was traveling approximately 35 MPH and lost control of the vehicle. The driver crashed into a dirt hill, destroying the front end of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy however, there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 176,000.
2001 Mitsubishi Galant: airbags did not deploy in a crash
15 of the 149 complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 48,100
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
I was driving 35-40 MPH and a car stopped short in front of me and I slammed on my brakes and collided into the rear of their car. The hood and front end of the car was completely smashed in. The airbags failed to deploy.
While vehicle was traveling down the highway it swerved right and hit a tree. It was a driver's side impact, and the air bags did not deploy.
Brakes & rotors constantly have to be replaced. Car was in an accident 3 times hit from the front and airbags never deployed. Engine has stalled on several occasions. Problem with horn fuse. High beams stopped working. When accelerating, sounds like engine is having problems getting gas. Doesn't accelerated to well at all sometimes.
At just after 48,000 miles on the 2001 mitsubishi galant es v6, the ABS and traction control lights came on and stayed on while operating the vehicle. The brakes, which had recently been replaced, made loud echoing crunch noises. Braking distance increased. The brakes had almost always been wobbly, even with newly machined rotors. Also, front and side air bags did not deploy when vehicle rear-ended a tahoe on a different occasion.
Me and my wife were driving about 45 miles an hour when the rear end of my car started sliding I try to correct the fish tale but the driver rear tire and rim folded under the car which cause the car to flip several times no airbags deployed the car was so crushed I had to dig down into the ditch to free myself from the car upon taking a closer look I realized the sway bar had pulled apart from both sides of the rear of the car also the main support of the rear suspension had broken in too therefore causing the car to flip we could have easily died in this crash and 2 year old and our 6 month old would have no parents.
The front of vehicle hit the side of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. Mr scc
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb...............
I was in a serious accident on march 17 2003. My car was totaled in the accident. The entire front of the car was caved in. The problem was, the air bags did not deploy in the accident like they were supposed to. The type of vehicle was a 2001 mitsubishi galant es. I was going approximately 45 miles per hour. The shuttle bus that hit me pulled out in front of me and we collided. I am really upset but thank god I had my seat belt on. I tried contacting the mitsubishi company but they declined to speak to me and gave the run around. If there is anyway I can get help with this matter I would really appreciate it. Thanks . Chris alexander.
While traveling about 35mph on a side street another vehicle veered in front of consumer's vehicle, and she hit vehicle head-on. Upon impact, driver's side seat belt broke, and airbags didn't go off. Dealership was aware of problem.
Car was in a rear ende accident. Airbags didnt deploy on driver or passenger sides.
While driving 35 MPH was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
15 of 149 owner complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant (10%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
Stalling 12Check engine light 7Airbag light 5Transmission failure 5
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