Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the check engine warning lamp illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor and the main ecu relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the remedy failed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 159,000.
2001 Mitsubishi Galant: check engine light
7 of the 149 complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
- 20072
- 20051
- 20044
- 20033
- 20022
- 20017
- 20001
- 19981
- 19964
- 19951
- 19911
What owners say
2001mitsubishi galant es, I want to drive a safe car with no fire or accidents,I found 7 recalls for this year and make I went to the mitsubishi at 34-54 44th.street long island city 718‑361‑6900 service advisor anthony serrone told me that there was no recall for my car and I made an appointment for 01/04/09 at 8:00 am to inspect my car for danger signs check engine light stays on all the time, I was told I need idle control module to be installed and noise from the bottom and braking makes rough sound and the smell of fuel in the car and feel heat from the bottom of the car.
Driving on highway, check engine light came on, transmission died...drive/reverse no longer work. New transmission required at a cost of over $6,000 from mitsubishi dealer.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at various speeds the vehicle stalls. Also, the check engine light illuminates intermittently. An independent repair shop determined the crank shaft sensor either needed to be replaced or tightened. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 00v299001, regarding the engine; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt: the contact stated vehicle has been to the dealership for repairs ten times since purchase of the vehicle due to the engine light being on. The dealership replaced the fuel pressure regulator, the sensor fuel vapor, the egr valve, and the solenoid valve. The engine light was still on, the repairs have not corrected the problem. *ak updated 2/7/2006 -
Dt: while driving on the four lane highway, the car dropped on the passenger side causing the car to spin out of control. Went to the other side of the highway and stopped in the medium. Also the engine lights stayed on. Did take to the dealer and they said it was fix but the lights still are on. Called manufacturer and they were no help in these matters.
Dt: the contact states that she purchased the car in july of 2004. When she bought the car she was having several problems with the vehicle, and the dealer really didn't' want' to help her with any of her problems. She had an accident, she was not sure what happened with the vehicle, but she said check engine light kept coming on, and she had a tire and oil change. She lost all control of vehicle. She tried hitting the brakes and she didn't have any brakes. Finally the car landed. The dealer just told her that she hit something, but she didn't hit anything. About a month before the accident she took the vehicle in for a tire pressure inspection. The vehicle, while she was driving before the accident, the car dropped to the passenger side. She was going under 60 MPH.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- Power train module reprogramming for dianostic trouble code P0125
- Power train control module (PCM) reprogramming for cold engine misfire / hot soak restart / rough idle
- Incorrect powertrain control module (PCM) software parameters may cause a misfire condition when the...
- Intermittent rough idle engine stops
- Cold engine misfire
- Corrected vacuum hose routing diagrams - service manual revision
- Bulletin review for TSB-02-14-001 regarding some cooling system concerns due to an incorrectly position...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
- Risk
- Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
Recall number 00V299001 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
7 of 149 owner complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant (5%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
No deployment 15Stalling 12Airbag light 5Transmission failure 5
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