Tl*the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that her vehicle was repaired for a fuel system recall. She drove the vehicle a few days later and heard a ticking noise. She stopped the vehicle and found that the failure only occurs when the vehicle is not in motion. The dealer stated that nothing could be done and attempted to sell her another vehicle. The failure is considered a safety hazard. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 22,000.
Mitsubishi Galant knocking problems
10 of the 1,738 owner complaints about the Mitsubishi Galant describe engine knocking or ticking, most of them for the 1994 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 1994
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20071
- 20031
- 20022
- 19992
- 19961
- 19951
- 19942
Often reported together
What owners say
I bought the car, an 02 mitsubishi galant from a private owner who pointed out to me the knocking sound in the dash when switching from cold to hot air. A friend of mine has the same car and the same problem. Yesterday mine stopped knocking and blowing any hot air at all. It sounds online like many people has been mistreated by the dealership in regard to this matter. Now I don't know what to do, because I have to have at least defrost in my commuter car! Please review this chronic problem with this model.
Two weeks ago as I was driving to work, my galant simply stopped moving. The engine was still running, all the warning lights came on, but the car would not move. After turning it off and restarting it several times, I did get to work and had it towed to the dealership where I bought it. They kept it for 24 hours, drove it, ran some tests and told me they couldn't find anything wrong. The same thing happened yesterday, but it stopped moving five times before I could finally get to work. Again I had it towed to the dealership where they had it for 30 hours; same results. I feel like I'm driving a ticking bomb--I could have been rear-ended any of the times when the car just stopped moving. I need someone to find out what's wrong and fix my car.
The lifters are knocking. And after 3 attemps it has yet to be fixed. I have been waiting a week now to hear from the dealership. They said they do not know what to do now. They are waiting for a factory rep. To call. Half the motor has been replaced. They have already replaced the whole valve train.
While traveling on highway heard a knocking noise coming from underneath of vehicle. Then, it shut off. Vehicle was towed to dealer. The dealership was aware of problem.
Consumer's husband was pulling out when a knocking noise in the vehicle was heard, and vehicle suddenly stopped moving. Dealership said that harmonic balance, rubber ring was corroded. *ak this was a common problem with this model of vehicles according to a number of dealer mechanics.
Vehicle was swaying to right. Also, there was a knocking noise like something was coming loose.
Can feel knocking through steering column over bumps at high or low speeds.
When driving at any speed and applying brakes vehicle is pulling to the left or right. Also, and there is some knocking noise coming from the vehicle.
Front right control arm has failed developing to a knocking sound. Please describe details. Tt
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 galant vehicles. The automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.
- Risk
- Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Recall number 10V066000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
- Risk
- Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
Recall number 00V299001 · Recall details
Questions about the Mitsubishi Galant knocking
Which Mitsubishi Galant years have engine knocking or ticking problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1994 (2 complaints), 1999 (2 complaints) and 2002 (2 complaints).
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