Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. When the vehicle was started, the engine would shut off. All of the warning indicator lights illuminated. The failure also occurred while driving between 5-35 MPH. There was a loss of power steering, but the brakes still operated. The repair shop stated that the crankshaft position and camshaft sensors needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v299001 (engine and engine cooling:engine). The current and failure mileages were 103,000.
2001 Mitsubishi Galant engine complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. While driving 50 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle suddenly came to a violent and immediate stop on the highway.. The contact noticed smoke coming from the wheels. All the warning indicators lights illuminated. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 102,000. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf the consumer believed the problem was due to transmission failure. The consumer stated the wheels should not have locked up without warning at 50 MPH. Updated 12/12/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. On july 10, 2007, while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact had to wait five minutes before the vehicle would restart. The stalling becomes more frequent as time progresses. Recall # 00v299001 (engine and engine cooling:engine) does not apply to her VIN. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.
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 -
The exhaust pipe started making a loud noise while driving. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop. Dealer indicated a crack had developed in the exhaust pipe. Also this was a common practice with these vehicles, and it may be a defect in this part.
While driving consumer heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed consumer that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced due to a blowout.
The engine stalled, which caused the steering wheel to lock up.*jb the engine stalled, which caused the steering wheel to lock up. There is no warning or indication in which to let you know that the vehicle is about to stall.
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.
Vehicle would stall at any given speed, vehicle been to dealer on two occasions and problem reoccurred. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving, and without warning vehicle stalled, after inspection of the vehicle dealer determined that radiator had a pinhole. *ak.
The insured stated that the vehicle caught on fire.*jb(claim#09-5041-237)
While driving, vehicle began sputtering, consumer pulled over to see flames and smoke, there was a recall, c0104c, regarding sparking in the engine which could cause a fire, also, transmission cooler line was found defective, the fires cause is unknown. Ohio traffic crash report.
Recall 00v299001/crankshaft position sensor. Consumer has been trying to schedule appointment to have vehicle repaired under recall. First dealership denied knowledge of recall. Currently, no one at dealership is responding to consumer's letters and telephone calls. Point of contact at dealer is rick weber.
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