2002 Mitsubishi Galant body problems

Filed Aug 16, 2010 · Body · 132,000 miles · GA

The drivers side floor is constantly wet in my 2001 galant. It started happening in the last 3 months. I checked the underside of the car and do not see any holes; the undercarriage coating looks fine. There is a little support beam under the floor board of the car that I can not peer into. The fluid does not appear to be coolant. It does not look or smell like coolant.

Filed Apr 27, 2010 · Body · 96,000 miles · CA

Paint turning white a peeling over entire vehicle.

Filed Oct 12, 2009 · Body, Electrical · 70,000 miles · ME

I have 2 complaints. I have a 2002 black mitsubishi galant es and like many others I see on the road and have read about on the internet. Oxydization has occurred all over my car, it started about 2 years ago and buffing and waxing does not help. Also, another problem that started about 2 years ago: when turning from air to heat or vice versa, there is a loud clicking noise and then it will turn over when it feels like. I think recently it has just given out and completely broke. I just paid this car off and am embarrassed to drive it.

Filed Oct 5, 2009 · Body · 60,000 miles · NC

Paint defect leads t rapid oxidation and rusting of car.

Filed Oct 3, 2009 · Body · 104,000 miles · NY

2002 black mitsubishi galant, it seems that all the galants for several years have problems with the paint..the paint its like disappearing if you look around and pay attention you will find a white coating coming from the primer used... I would like to know why a recall have not been issue yet.

Filed Jul 26, 2009 · Body, Wheels · 60,000 miles · NY

2002 mitsubishi galant has a paint defect that is seen in every black galant that is seen on the road. The manufacturer denies any responsibility. In addition the vehicle loses hub caps constantly. This can also be seen in almost every galant on the road manufactured around those years.

Filed Jul 7, 2009 · Body · OH

Our 2002 black mitsubishi galant has paint fading on the trunk and top. Two bodyshops have told us this is common with mitsubishi due to the clear coat used. This is a well maintained car with only 70,000 miles and looks terrible.

Filed Jun 29, 2009 · Body · IL

My 2002 silver mitsubishi galant gtz looks horrible. Noticing after the car was purchased that the car did not have any real shine to it. Tried waxing and still looked bad. Even running you hands over it does not feel smooth. Well in 2007 I noticed blotchy spots all over it no looks like the paint is gone completely. I actually paid extra for the clear coat protection and undercoating innercoating when purchased new. It's as if it showed up as soon as the warranty expired. No one can give me any information and I think I may get a lawyer too. As I read more complaints about this problem, the more and more ticked I am!

Filed May 25, 2009 · Body · CA

I am owner of 2002 black mitsubishi galant with a very badly fading paint job. I am a second owner of this car(since 2006) and for the couple years the fading process has been rather dramatic and the car just looks ugly, inspite of me never having any issues with the performance of the car itself engine or otherwise. I know that there a similar black mitsubishi owners(galant, eclipse, endeavor) suffering from this issue. Hence filing my complaint requesting for some action against mitsubishi america to repair the shoddy paint job.

Filed Apr 28, 2009 · Body · DE

The car started fading on the side doors. Was told by dealer that it was a complaint to the manufacturer. After the summer of last year the roof started to fade all over. There has been many complaints with this type of car owners. My father and I tried washing and waxing the car to keep from fading, but its damaged to the point where the car will need to be strip and sanded.