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 transmission failure problems
33 of the 1,738 owner complaints about the Mitsubishi Galant describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 33
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,400
- typical mileage
- 85,595
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Headlights 3Won't shift 2Stalling 2Fire or smoke 2Won't start 1Slipping 1Overheating 1
What owners say
Transmission went out. There may have been a service bulletin? Not that many miles. *tr updated 12/04/12
Transmission went out -repaired2-6-08,constantly replace battery,5-31-07 ,two times in 208,reprogram car it would not stay cranked,replaced radiator-208, left head light bulb is melted into socket ,light goes dim whole thing has to be replaced brakes kept making loud noise,still do some time12-14-06, six months later had to replace pads,steering wheel shakes when putting on brake,replace blinker switch-7-27-07,all lights on dash board goes off and on, started happening after first oil change-5-19-05, sensors alternator belt, p/s dolt,replaceradiator hose. Door handles and both mirrors,are discolored,looks like white glue,when I drive for about 30 minutes cut car off ,sometime it will not crank. I am still having problems and still paying for car and transmission repair. I was told by dealership and warranty co. These problems was not under warranty.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 mitsubishi galant. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle would sporadically slip into the neutral gear. The failure increased the risk of an injury. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the core line pressure in the transmission failed. The entire transmission needed to be replaced at the cost of $5,200. She is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer stated that because her vehicle exceeded its warranty, they would not assume any financial responsibility. The failure and current mileages were 137,000. Updated 10/28/08 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle stalled, there were heating and air problems, all the buttons stopped working, both headlights had to be replaced. Updated 10/29/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. While driving 50 MPH with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle suddenly came to a violent and immediate stop on the highway.. The contact noticed smoke coming from the wheels. All the warning indicators lights illuminated. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 102,000. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf the consumer believed the problem was due to transmission failure. The consumer stated the wheels should not have locked up without warning at 50 MPH. Updated 12/12/07
Driving on highway, check engine light came on, transmission died...drive/reverse no longer work. New transmission required at a cost of over $6,000 from mitsubishi dealer.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled suddenly without warning. The oil light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealership several times. On one occasion, a new battery was installed and the throttle was cleaned but the problem persisted. On 8-10-06 a new transmission was installed but the problem still persisted.
Transmission failure to shift to third gear after replacing transmission with other unit less than a year ago. ( april 2005) makes a loud bang when downshifting to 1st gear upon stopping.
In december 2005 the car started experiencing problems with a drop in power between 10 and 20 miles per hour. The dealer diagnosed is as shift surge and said the transmission had a leak, resulting in low fluid that overheated the transmission and caused internal damage. The surge occurred on and off for just a week. Now they say we have to replace the transmission and quote of $2,000 plus for a rebuilt transmission. They stated that if we had taken the car to them the first sign of shifting, they might have been able to fix it. A recall was issued for this car for transmission fluid leaks. I had taken this car to the same dealer in october no one mentioned any recalls. It is difficult to understand how a transmission needs to be replaced within four years. How can I determine if the previous owner actually had the work done that was necessary per the recall? If it had not been done, what liability does the dealer regarding this? The dealer said nothing about this. I noticed that there was a service bulletin issued in 2004 for shift surge. This is exactly the result of this internal damage. If the dealership received this in 2004, what is their obligation to make sure the cars have been appropriately served per the bulletin? May I see the service bulletin for this particular issue? Thank you.
Transmission failed after only 65,000 miles. Had to be totally rebuilt at cost of $3,000. Immediately afterwards, all four motor mounts failed. Very angry and frustrated. No one can justify why the car was running fine without a single noise one day and then the transmission and then engine mounts would fail without warning.
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 transmission failure
Which Mitsubishi Galant years have complete transmission failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (7 complaints), 1995 (6 complaints) and 2001 (5 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix complete transmission failure on the Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,400 (median of 7 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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