Tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the transmission slipped and would not shift into any other gear. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. A new transmission was ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
Mitsubishi Galant slipping problems
11 of the 1,738 owner complaints about the Mitsubishi Galant describe transmission slipping, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 11
- worst model year
- 1995
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20071
- 20031
- 20011
- 20002
- 19991
- 19961
- 19953
- 19941
Often reported together
Transmission failure 1Won't shift 1Stalling 1Headlights 1Fire or smoke 1Door locks 1
What owners say
I was driving the car on the hwy. When we reached 65 MPH like a lot of these other people are saying but it was my distributor that went out. Since I have a manual transmission it would start and drive but every time it reached 65 MPH or 3400 RPM the engine would sputter and stall out. Also I have had to put a second engine in the vehicle due to a timing belt slipping and breaking the lower unit off the car. The air conditioner pulley had 5 screws break off causing the A/C to blow out, I had to replace it . The window pulley system cable broke causing the manual window to not roll up or down on drivers side. Also the wiring going to the headlights are messed up, the lights work but you have to raise the hood and mess with the back of the halogen to get it to come on. There is an unusual amount of rust on the drivers side rear on the frame. My fuel gauge when full only reads 3/4. About 2 weeks after having the car a spring in the drivers seat began poking me in the back. I got a seat from a junk yard. I have paid for all the repairs on the car so far and am looking for either retribution or someone to help with these problems from re-occurring. My incint date is when thing began to happen and till this day I am fighting battles like the tachometer begins jumping around when running at constant speeds w/o engine revving or anything. One more thing the haze on the window has caused it almost impossible to drive at night.
The manual transmission of my 1996 mitsubishi galant slips out of gear at various speeds and reengages. Control of the vehicle is lost when this happens.
Potential safety hazard regarding 2003 mitsubishi galant.*mr the consumer believes the vehicle's transmission was slipping. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repairs were made. Ten days after repairs the transmission began to slip again.
On july 1, 2003, we purchased a used 2000 mistibushi galant from colonial mitibushi in danbury, conn. On july 2, we reported to them the brakes did not feel right. It was slipping. They rub it off and told us before we purchase the car, the car went through a great inspection and nothing was wrong. July 4, my husband was on his way to work when he realized that the brakes would not stop the car on the highway. He finally coasted until he was able to exit the highway and used the shift panel to stop the car. While this was going on there was a skaping noise coming from the front passenger side of the car. The following day, we reported the incident to colonial mist. (dave) and this repaired the brakes, kept the car for about 4 days and returned it back to us saying it was perfect. On july 27, I called the service facility for colonial and reported again the brakes were slipping and I was unable to stop at certain time. The lady told me the closet appointment would be friday, july 8 I guess because I wasn't one of there favorite customer. I said to her I am talking about the brakes not the windshield or door, but the safety of my children and I. She said no manager was available and that the closest day available. On friday evening, august 1- I had no choice but to use the car to drive my son to work about 6 miles. All along, I noticed when I press the brakes it would slid a little bit when it was time to come to stop. But, at this particular point I press the brakes and it kept slidding,and slidding anfd won't stop until I hit the car in front of me. Which was standing still. We reported the problem to our insurance company, and also to colonial mistibushi who is willing to take the car back now, but without refund but exchange. What other recourse can we persude in reference to this issue considering it's a used car?
While driving 45-50 MPH smelled smoke. Consumer applied brakes, and they faded. Transmission slipped. Consumer pulled over, and front of vehicle burst into flames. Fire department put out fire, vehicle was towed to dealer. Factory representative determined mitsubishi was not responsible. There was recall000295001 on power steering tube that could cause a fire, but this vehicle was not affected. Vehicle was totalled, no injuries.
Vehicle seriously vibrates when accelerating. Also, transmission is slipping when shifting from first to second gear. Dealership examined vehicle, and found drops of water in transmission fluid. Manufacturer stated that driven in rain and flooding caused water to enter transmission. Consumer indicated that ehicle was parked , and was not subject to wet conditions during recent flooding. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
The transmission continues to slip, even though this vehicle has been in the shop a documented 4 times and a final repair attempt by the manufacture's representative!
When the brakes are applied the door locks and freezes. The occupants of vehicle are not able to unlock the door or roll down the window. The dealer has been notified. *ak radio cuts out when brakes are applied or turn signals are applied, battery was losing its charge and had to be jumped every morning, lighter fuse blows constantly. Radio antenna inoperative. Transmission was slipping. Brakes noisy, lugs broken.
The transmission slips out of gear caused the consumer to have a near accident. Tt
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
- Risk
- Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1‑800‑222‑0037.
Recall number 01V011001 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: all wheel drive passenger vehicles. Lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. If oil volume is insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. If there is transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. If the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Recall number 98V168000 · Recall details
Questions about the Mitsubishi Galant slipping
Which Mitsubishi Galant years have transmission slipping problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (3 complaints), 2000 (2 complaints) and 1994 (1 complaints).
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