The paint on the roof/hood of my 2002 mitsubishi galant has faded badly. I read dozens of complaints from people online who own mitsubishi galant's regarding mysterious paint problems on the hoods of their cars. Common problems reported is paint fading badly on the hood, roof, and trunk from owners who have had their car for only a few years. I've only had my car for two years and the roof of my car has faded badly through no fault of my own. These paint problems have been given completely unsatisfactory excuses by mitsubishi and as a result multiple forums and websites. Mitsubishi some how neglected to add the clear coat protection to all black paint and apparently have admitted to this but have not taken any steps to remedy the situation. I believe that this matter can be brought to mitsubishi's attention via a class action suit. They should be held responsible for the products they sell.
2002 Mitsubishi Galant body complaints
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I bought my car brand new (02 mits. Galant - black) and the paint and clear coat has been fading. It started on the trunk in a small spot and now has spread to the roof and hood. I was told by mits. That there are no recalls, therefore they aren't able to assist me since I now have over 100,000 miles on the car. I was advised by cheryl (customer service rep) that they have a business to run and that since I'm outside of the warranty parameters they aren't able to help me. After searching the internet I've noticed that there are several consumers with the same problem. It seems that mits. Is aware of the problem, but they aren't willing to acknowledge it.
I bought a 2002 mitsubishi galant I took care of it by keeping it washed and waxed and after 6 months I had the car I started to see some spots on my car starting to fade,a year later it looked as if I had my car for about 8 years because the paint job is really bad. I see alot of cars daily that looks like mine and I know that there was a problem with the paint that mitsubishi used to paint these cars but they aren't doing anything about it and I think that that is wrong. There are hundreds of galants out there maybe more and they act as if nothings wrong, I feel like there wrong and they know it they just don't want to do anything about it and I'm clearly tired of it and think someone should do something about it. It doesn't make any sense to me because I can understand maybe 1 or 10 cars but we are talking about a whole lot more then that and if they're not going to own it to there responsibility than I think I need to get me a lawyer and let him take over mine and everyone else's case.
Clicking noise when turning the air from hot to cold or cold to hot. Clicking noise stopped and heat no longer works. I have no defrost/defog which causes problems with visibility. I am taking the car in for repairs this week. Paint faded and corroded on the hood, trunk, roof, quarter panels, and door panels in 2004. I took it to the dealership and was told they couldn't do anything about it. I have recently taken it to a body shop and had it repainted.
Paint fading, rusting,corrosion.
Car is exceptionally aerodynamically unstable. The vehicle drifts or wavers back and forth at highway speed. Even light, gusty wind pulls the vehicle hard necessitating abrupt corrective maneuvers to prevent side collisions on the highway. On windy days, a gust will cause vehicle to swerve into neighboring lane without correction.
My mitsubishi g is a 2002. I bought it 2/2004 from carmax! Not even 3 months into driving my car, I've had brake problems which began squeaking, then grinding. Carmax changed the pads and I still had the same problem at least 3 months later! I bought 4 new tires from sears! This is not my 1st car and I know brakes should not be changed that often. I went back to the dealer 3 times since I bought my car. They are good for saying the complaints are not listed on the warranty. Oh and everytime it rains, my entire left side is drenched only on the floor! The dealer I purchased says they can't find anything wrong. Now my inside floors are getting worse. Every time it rains heavy! The mitsubishi hub caps never stay on the tires! The heating system makes noise when you turn temperature from hot to cold???? I've always thought this make car were a satisfying company. Blue book car value should really investigate the cars made by mitsubishi during the entire 2000 years! Not to mention people like myself are making car payments.
Paint on front area of roof and rear deck lid is cracked and coming off.
Consumer states that the vehicle was manufactured improperly since it doesnt hane key holes to open the vehicle on the passanger side. Nlm
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