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.
2001 Mitsubishi Galant: complete transmission failure
5 of the 149 complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 85,595
- recalls
- 1
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
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
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.
In december 2005 the car started experiencing problems with a drop in power between 10 and 20 miles per hour. The dealer diagnosed is as shift surge and said the transmission had a leak, resulting in low fluid that overheated the transmission and caused internal damage. The surge occurred on and off for just a week. Now they say we have to replace the transmission and quote of $2,000 plus for a rebuilt transmission. They stated that if we had taken the car to them the first sign of shifting, they might have been able to fix it. A recall was issued for this car for transmission fluid leaks. I had taken this car to the same dealer in october no one mentioned any recalls. It is difficult to understand how a transmission needs to be replaced within four years. How can I determine if the previous owner actually had the work done that was necessary per the recall? If it had not been done, what liability does the dealer regarding this? The dealer said nothing about this. I noticed that there was a service bulletin issued in 2004 for shift surge. This is exactly the result of this internal damage. If the dealership received this in 2004, what is their obligation to make sure the cars have been appropriately served per the bulletin? May I see the service bulletin for this particular issue? Thank you.
While driving 70 MPH transmission failed without warning. As a result, the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was considered a total loss.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- Reprogramming the PCM drivability or sensitivity issues CAN be corrected
- 2-3 shift flare
- 2-3 shift flare
- Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady...
- Automatic transaxle (a/t) standard hydraulic pressures - service manual revision
- Subject regarding powertrain control module reprogramming for cold engine misfire
- Subject regarding transaxle control removal / installation service manual revision
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Recall number 01V011001 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
5 of 149 owner complaints about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
There is 1 recall and 16 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 12Check engine light 7Airbag light 5
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