I have replaced the pads and turned the rotors on a 2001 mitsubishi galant de to correct the problem with the car shimmying and poor braking ability. This corrected the problem for only 5,000 miles. I can see that I am going to have to replace or turn the rotors again and possibly replace the brakes. I have a friend who is having the exact same problem with his 2001 mitsubishi galant es. I have also talked to other owners who are experiencing the exact same problem. After I ahve found this web site I will refer them to write a complaint. This has been very frustraiting because there does not seem to be a resolution and the car is recently out of the warranty at only 36,000 miles. I would like to know if there are other people who are experiencing the same problems and if they have found a resolution ?
2001 Mitsubishi Galant brakes complaints
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Complaint: repeated problems with front brakes. Rotors have needed to be resurfaced several times and now are unable to be resurfaced again and need to be replaced. Continuous vibration of brake pedal and in steering wheel while braking. At times, entire car feels like it is shaking (passengers notice the vibrations through their feet on the floorboard). Was involved in an accident in november of 2002 where I felt that if the brakes were operating as they should be, I would have been able to stop in time. Dealer has not been contacted, although judging by the sheer number of complaints, I'm sure they are aware of the braking issues with the galant. Please provide me with more information. I would love to get out of this vehicle without owing my first-born, as my first-born is due in november and I no longer feel comfortable driving this vehicle with the thought of an infant as a passenger.
Front brake rotors become warped every 5,000 to 8,000...this is the third set of rotors I have gone through since 2002. There is heavy vibration in the steering wheel when braking. I constantly have to keep having the rotors cut. Mitsubishi said this is "normal".
Mitsubishi galant 2001 es has severe brake system failure. Brake pads that were installed by manufacture always worn out within 1-1/2 year or 15000.*ak mitsubishi galant 2001 es has a problem with engine gasget. My car engine gasget was leak twice in 2003.
Brake problems with 2001 mitsubishi galant se. Vehicle in for warranty repairs two times for strong steering wheel vibration and shimmy when braking. Both times, excessive warping and uneven wear found on rotars and brake pads. Vehicle has only 32000 miles, and is not driven in stop/go traffic. Repair shop machined rotars, but unable or unwilling to determine cause of constant uneven wear on rotars and brake pads. Mitsubishi contacted 1/5/04 for further review / consideration. Vehicle warranty expires in one month.
Consumer had front/rear brakes and rotors replaced three different timesdue to excessive wear after 1,200 miles.
Consumer noticed after depressing the brakes a grinding noise coming from front and rear of vehicle. Technician replaced rotors and pads.
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.
I purchase a mitsubishi galant on july 23, 2003. Since then I have had 4 front brake change, rotor cut 2 times,replace caliper, ABS / anti-lock sensor sensor replace once. With that been the manger and on going problems I have had an accident due to brake failure. I also notice that the steering wheel is always vibrating.
2001 mitsubishi galant ls v6 with 30,000 miles. Has been in shop over 5 times. Has been towed into shop once for not starting due to fuel injection problems. Was diagnosed with defective side and passenger airbags, anti lock braking system. Has serious steering vibration when driving. Dealer told us it was only the tires and they overinflated my tires to solve the problem. Problem has continued and has been occurring since vehicle had 15,000 miles and tires were properly rotated and balanced. Concerned that vehicle poses serious safety hazards.
Brakes failed. The breaks began squeaking then they failed when trying to stop at a red light. Slid into the intersection and caused an accident. This car saved my wife's life with the side impact airbags but also caused the wreck. The cars fluids are serviced regularly and had all fluids, the car just failed to stop.
Brake problems since the beginning. Vibration when braking any speed, dealer couldn't locate the problem and pads where fine. Withen a few months I replaced the brake pads and had the rotors turned, I still have the vibration problem. I;ve heard about a factory recall on the brakes but couldn't locate any information with an online search.
After backing out of parking space I put the vehicle in drive and it started racing on its own I applied brakes but it just wouldn't stop ended up hitting 2 other vehicles.
There was a vibration and brake pulsation. The front rotors were inspected and were found warped. The dealer replaced the two front tires to eliminate the vibration in which the problem remained. The tires were changed 11 times in less than a year. The vibration remained and was most noticeable when the vehicle accelerated or on bends and remained throughout the range of driving speeds. The drive train was thought to be the problem per conrad's(service dealer). There also were dangerous fumes when the vehicle was started inside the passenger compartment, the fuel gauge had become inoperative, and there was premature rusting in the seams of the engine.
The brakes on my car have been giving problems ever since I bought the car. I change the front brakes at the request of the dealers and paid almost $300. The brakes still give problem, they brake very slowly, forever squeeking and give off a dark fibre to the rim of the car.
Consumer states after lengthy highway driving and when braking feels some pulsation in brake pedal and steering wheel shimmies during braking. Vibration can also be felt in passenger seatback. Dealer found runout of rotors and tires were balanced. However problem still exist.
Abs light and traction control light illuminates. Stopping distance has increased along with brake pedal vibrating when brakes applied. Two front rotors were warped and glazed and will be replaced. Brakes will be serviced for fourth time within two months, and the problem has progressed. Please provide more information.
The brake system causes vibration in the steering wheel and at the last several rotations of wheels a tremendous clunking occures it seems in the rear end of the vehicle. On hills the brakes tend to release and the car rolls forward several inches.
Rotors have been replaced twice. Second time coming five months after first one. Contacted dealer.
When the brakes are applied at any speed a violent vibration can be felt in steering wheel, dealer has been contacted, but cannot locate source of problem. Please provide further details.
Car doesn't always come to a complete stop when brakes are applied.
There has been excessive steering wheel vibration when breaking.
Vehicle is just 9 months old, and was told that vehicle needed rotor turning. Consumer had been complaining about handling of vehicle since purchasing it in november, 2000.
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