2003 Mitsubishi Galant: grinding or squealing brakes

7 of the 126 complaints about the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant describe grinding or squealing brakes.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 6%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Grinding or squealing brakes by model year

2006
3
2005
2
2004
3
2003
7
2002
19
2001
2
2000
2
1999
13
1998
3
1997
1
1996
6
1995
4
1994
2
1992
1

What owners say

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 Oct 3, 2006 · Visibility · VA

The blue and red controls for the air and heater started to make a grinding noise when turned to heat. It continued to do so for a few more times then stopped. It was raining one day and I wanted to defrost the windshield. That is when I discovered the heat was not working. I am not mechanically inclined and have done nothing yet to fix the problem. I wanted to see if there was a recall or something first before I spent any money on the problem.

Filed Aug 29, 2006 · Visibility · 62,000 miles · WI

Temperature control was making weird grinding noises when adjusting from cold to hot or vice versa. Temperature initially would change as desired. Grinding noises eventually ceased as well as no heat available. Period or lapse of time was roughly 1 to 2 months before heat didn't work. Corrective action is being looked at in 1 week. Understand other 2003 galants have been having this same issue. With the heater control motor and other parts needing to be replaced.

Filed Apr 30, 2006 · Engine, Visibility · 00

Galant 2003, 55,000kms, grinding sound when turning the heater temp dial, sounds like heater control motor.

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.

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Brakes · 7,834 miles · PA

The vehicles brakes squeaked when they were applied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the brakes were fine and that it was normal for the brakes to squeak. Please describe further.