2001 Mitsubishi Galant brakes problems

Filed May 11, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 250,000 miles · TX · crash

This car has had a problem with the o2 sensors, fuel line, oil leaks, fuse and electrical shorts from the start. We have tried to fix the problems, but the repairs never lasted long. The brake line recently started leaking. Today we were in a wreck because the brakes went out. We were traveling at 35 MPH and should have had time to stop. The car slid under a truck, and was totaled. We were never contacted about any recalls involving our car.

Filed Jul 14, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · NC

Right rear tire hit hole or bump in parking. Activated anti-lock braking for first time since buying car in 2001. Lost steering control at same time. Couldn't turn it. Stopped before entering highway. Put car in park; then drive and slowly took off. Steering returned to normal. Dangerous situation if I was in traffic or meeting another vehicle while attempting to exit parking lock. Faint odor of fuel. No obvious leak on ground.

Filed Apr 14, 2009 · Brakes, Transmission · 61,508 miles · FL

Transmission went out -repaired2-6-08,constantly replace battery,5-31-07 ,two times in 208,reprogram car it would not stay cranked,replaced radiator-208, left head light bulb is melted into socket ,light goes dim whole thing has to be replaced brakes kept making loud noise,still do some time12-14-06, six months later had to replace pads,steering wheel shakes when putting on brake,replace blinker switch-7-27-07,all lights on dash board goes off and on, started happening after first oil change-5-19-05, sensors alternator belt, p/s dolt,replaceradiator hose. Door handles and both mirrors,are discolored,looks like white glue,when I drive for about 30 minutes cut car off ,sometime it will not crank. I am still having problems and still paying for car and transmission repair. I was told by dealership and warranty co. These problems was not under warranty.

Filed Jan 3, 2008 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle was experiencing severe vibrations on the front end of the driver side. The front driver and passenger side rotors were extremely warped. All of the parts attached to the brakes are damaged. The current and failure mileages were 110,000 miles. The dealer has not diagnosed the failure.

Filed Aug 21, 2007 · Body, Brakes · CT

Brakes have worn out in the last three years five times. Car is hard to control when braking.. Light brackets have burned out twice in the past year... My paint on the car has faded what to do, I need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *tr. Updated 01/11/08. *lj updated

Filed Jul 5, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 79,000 miles · MN · crash · 2 injuries

Driving at 30 miles an hour on city street. Prepared to stop at stop light. The brakes did not respond, and the vehicle accelerated. The driver lost control of the vehicle within seconds was steered to the curb flipped and crashed on the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was still racing after the vehicle crashed. The vehicle was totaled. Driver and passeger were taken to the hospital and released with cuts and bumps.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · NC

The brakes and rotors were repaired three times since the vehicle was purchased. Dealer stated that consumer was putting too much pressure on the brakes.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Brakes · 20,000 miles · TX

Car shimmies when applying the brakes. The speed sensor (I think) was replaced once, new brake pads were installed. The rotors were not checked or replaced.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Brakes · 49,800 miles · TX

I was driving down the marbach rd at 40 mi hr street surface changed and my anti lock and traction light came on. Read the manual to rectify the problem did as said and the light went off but came back on later that day. Two weeks later while I was driving the car shut off, I was almost hit from behind. A sound of a thump and a whining sound then the brake went all the way down. Called dealer said 180.00 per wheel plus 72.00 to find which wheel because I am out of warranty. I can't afford this feel this can be hazard as I drive some time the car will pull opposite direction. In raining weather the car has little to no traction.

Filed Jun 21, 2004 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

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.