Mitsubishi Galant wipers problems

Filed Jul 22, 2009 · Lights, Visibility · 107,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the turn signal switch detached from the vehicle when he attempted to activate the signal. In addition, the windshield wipers work intermittently. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 99v305001, mitsubishi recall number sr-99-003 (exterior lighting:turn signal:switch) and 99v305001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2008 · Lights · 144,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi galant. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact discovered that the plastic piece in the turn signal lever snapped inside. Currently, the headlights, turn signals, and high beams do not work. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v305001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The current and failure mileages were 144,000.

Filed Jun 11, 2008 · Lights, Visibility · 90,000 miles · IN

I have a 2000 mitsubishi galant manufactured in october 1999. The windshield wiper switch lever broke and is stuck in the "squirt wiper fluid" position. I have also had the turn signal switch lever break less than a year ago and paid to have it replaced. Both of these are listed as defects under the federal safety agency recall 99v305001, but there are no recalls listed. Both levers having broken seems to indicate my levers were defective and should have been under the recall. I have contacted both the dealers service center and mitsubishi's customer service, but they both told me there is nothing they can do for me. If other cars in the same production run as mine are affected, they could be unknowingly subject to the safety risks listed in the recall.

Filed Oct 26, 2006 · Lights · 100,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the windshield wipers intermittently failed when engaged. Additionally, upon engaging the headlight switch, the headlights would not illuminate. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the lever arm linkage of the windshield wipers and the headlight switch needed to be replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 99v305001, regarding the headlight switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Oct 18, 2006 · Electrical, Visibility · 126,000 miles · SC

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not start immediately upon turning the ignition. The warning lights illuminated briefly. Previously, the vehicle had been taken to 3 different private repair shops, who all determined the problem was with the starter. Each time, the starter was replaced, but the problem recurred. Also, a piece of the windshield wiper/washer switch detached from the switch itself, causing the washer to not function. The washer switch was not seen by a dealer, however, the manufacturer was contacted. There was a the federal safety agency recall # 99v305001, which pertains to the windshield wiper/washer switch. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 12/5/2006 -

Filed May 7, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 48,000 miles · KS

I have a 2003 mitsubishi galant es. It has 69000 miles. As of right now the problem with my car hasn't caused an accident but I am afraid in the future it might. It started with the radio staying on even after the key is pulled, then it went to that if I used the wipers and the headlights at the same time, the wipers wouldn't shut off until I shut the headlights off. We then had to pull the fuse for the horn, because while sitting in the garage, not running, hadn't been running for several hours, the horn started blaring, and wouldn't go off until my husband disconnected the battery. I am scared for my own safety as well as others, to use the cruise. I am scared it will stay on, and I would be involved in a severe crash. Please help, no one seems to know exactly what the problem is.

Filed May 7, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 48,000 miles · KS

A few months ago the radio started staying on even while the key was pulled completely out, then the horn fuse had to be pulled because while sitting in our garage and the car not running, and hadn't been running for 12 hours, the horn started blaring, until my husband could disconnect the battery, then while driving home one evening in the rain, I had the wipers and headlights on the wipers would not shut off, even when put in the off position. They would not shut off until I shut the headlights off. I am scared for my safety as well as others to drive my car, and especially to use the cruise. I fear that if I do use the cruise it will stay on, and I will be involved in a deadly crash. No one seems to know what is the problem. It seems to really act up when the weather is damp or wet. The wipers will come on by themselves in the off position, with or without the headlights. Please help.

Filed Mar 7, 2006 · Visibility, Wheels · 144,674 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wiper/washer switch/wiring is broke. There is an the federal safety agency recall, #99v305001 concerning the windshield wiper/washer: switch; wiring however the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle is having the same problems again. The hub caps also will not stay on. The contact has replaced numerous hubcaps. The dealer does not offer a solution, therefore, there have been no repairs to the vehicle.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Lights, Visibility · TN

I bought a 2001 mitsabushi galant and the car runs fine but when it gets cold weather my turn signals, wipers, highbeam will not work till the car gets warm and sometimes it just stops working, we have changed fuses,bulbs no one can find out what it is everyone seems to think that it is the wireing. The warrenty is out of it and it was a used car when we got it but I bought it in the summer and by winter it was doing this it bothers me I am afraid that someone is going to hit me I don't know if there was ever a recall on this car for something like this and I wanted to check to see sorry for the trouble but if you could help me find out if there was a recall maybe that would explain it. I did try to contact the company but I couldnt fiqure out where to email them at. Again I am sorry , thank you.

Filed Aug 16, 2002 · Lights · TN

The federal safety agency# 99 v 305 001/headlamp windshield wiper switch: consumevehicle is having a problem with windshield wipers not operating. Problem did not occured until recall repairs were done at dobbs bro's mitsubishi in memphis, tn. Phone# 901/795-3400. Dealer was notified ,and stated that electrical sending unit needed to be replaced at consumer cost. Asking the federal safety agency to assist in this matter. Feel free to provide any further information.