2003 Mitsubishi Galant brakes problems

Filed Dec 28, 2013 · Brakes · 107,000 miles · TX

After replacing front/rear brake pads, calipers, and rotors plus applying the proper lubricant brakes not only still squeal but I am having occasional grinding mainly coming from the front disc. Have had them inspected by multiple mechanics. They said everything looked fine. Diagnosis has yet to be determined not only by mechanics but apparently by mitsubishi. This is my only transportation after just having to lease this vehicle to find out this is a very common issue that has not had attention from mitsubishi. I have always owned american made vehicles because of too many fears from foreign manufactures. I chose this vehicle because mitsubishi has great designs. As for producing a recall for this very known problem. It seems like producing this recall would only put mitsubishi further in debt. If honor is what your culture live by, then honor this mistake before many lives are lost.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Brakes, Suspension · 15,229 miles · AL

The driver and passenger left /right front side tires are disfunctional when I turn the steering wheel the left and right side I here the bearings popping and the tires also dis functional and the this car is burning a lot of oil the dealer ship where I'm buying it from said everything was working fine the car was well taking care of the belt on the car is cracked it hasn't had a tune up at all the air conditioner isn't blowing out cold air.

Filed Aug 19, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 45,000 miles · IN · crash

In 2007, horn would just blow on it's own at random times. Even though the battery was only one year old at the time, I replaced it again. Last week, 8/09/08 the horn just started blaring again while driving. It nearly caused an accident due to another car swerving out of the lane next to my vehicle and into my rear driver's side quarter-panel. Since the first instance, there seems to be electrical problems, as the radio and clock always reset, the trip odometer resets to zero, and the interior lights do not work. There are no blown fuses, and no damage to the electrical system. No one or business can seem to find the source of the problem. It will take over $5000 to rewire the car. As a working class citizen, and unemployed veteran, I don't have that kind of money, nor access to it. I have no choice but to drive an unsafe vehicle. I have also had problems with warping on the rotors (twice).

Filed May 16, 2007 · Brakes · NJ

Bought 2003 galant new. With 54,000 just replaced brake rotors for the 2nd time. Brakes still good, but rotors warped, causing wheel shimmy when braking and tire cupping.

Filed Apr 12, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · MD

I purchased a 2003 mitsubishi galant in december 2002. Since purchasing the car the brakes and rotors have been replaced every year. Also, there is a huge list of other parts and replacements that have been done; the most recently timing belt, water pump, valve cover and gasket, heater hot water control, valve, thermostat for cooling system, etc. This car only has 44,000 miles, and it works as if it has over 200,000 miles.

Filed Jul 25, 2006 · Brakes · NC

Brake rotor getting warped causing vibrations, machined(lathe) each time and I wanted new rotors. It happened at around 18,000 and 9 months later 24,000 same problem. The third time at around 32,000 they blamed me for the causes from poor driving,non rotation of tires,torque of wheels, etc. I am the driver most of the time of this car since it's the newest of 5 cars and I am the most experienced. I never had this problem with my honda,subaru,toyota, and mazda. I spoke to mitsubishi customer relations officers to no avail. They insist it is wearable item and it's not covered although the first time the officer told me when I asked for new rotor they will do it the next time since it was just turned(lathe). But the second time they deny telling me that and wanted me to pay the dealer to have it opened and have it inspected. I just left, why pay them for what I feel a warranty issue.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Brakes · 35,200 miles · GA · crash

I purchased my car on august 10. 2005, at approximately 32,000 miles. On november 8, 2005 I was driving on I-285. I went to apply my brakes, but my car failed to stop, and skidded for up to a minute. On november 11, 2005, I had my car serviced at the mitsubishi dealership. It was stated that my back brakes, were not working and needed adjusting, causing the front brakes to have to do all the work. This is turn caused the front rotors to overheat and become warped. The dealership turned the front rotors, and adjusted the back. One week later on november 18, 2005, I was driving on donald lee hollowell parkway, when a driver in front of me slammed on her brakes. I in turn put on mine but the car did not stop and skidded into the back of her car, causing an accident.

Filed Oct 11, 2005 · Brakes · MA

My car had around 11,000 miles on it (2003 mitsubishi galant es) when the brakes started to make a thumping noise. I brought the car to the dealership and was told the brakes are still fine, but the brakes put on in the factory are cheap brakes and a lot of people with galant's are having the same issue. I have 12,000 miles on the car and the noise is getting worse. If my brakes are still good, what is going on?

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Brakes · IN

While driving the brakes squeak very badly. Consumer took the vehicle to the repair shop. She was told that the air pressure was very low and that this could have been caused by moisture. *ak

Filed Sep 16, 2004 · Brakes · 16,000 miles · AZ

I have a 2003 galant that I purchased used at 16000 miles. I have had it for only 6 months and have put 5000 miles on it. Right after I bought it the brakes started squealing pulsing. I took it into the dealership who said there was nothing wrong with the brakes. They continued to get worse so I had them inspect them at the dealership again with my 2nd oil change. They said I needed all new brakes. How could I need all new brakes in less than 3000 miles? There is something wrong here. I won't pay them the 300.00 they want for this. I will take it somewhere else and have it done cheaper, but I don't think I should be out any money at all for what seems to be a defect.