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2000 Mitsubishi Galant Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 136 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, most often about the body and structure (18% of complaints, typically around 73,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Galant model year since 2000 and has 6 recalls.
Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Body and structure
25 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 73,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
About 6 months ago I noticed that the paint on my black car was starting to get white/gray spots on the trunk and roof area mainly around my sun roof. It is now gotten much worse and has even started on my hood. My car is only 5 years old and it has always been kept in the garage and washed and waxed regularly. I am…
I own a 2000 mitsubisghi Galant. In 2004 the paint began to drastically fade on the hood, trunk & roof. I believe there is a defect in the paint job. I strongly believe Mitsubishi needs to issue a recall on the paint job!
Electrical
21 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 114,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, 12v/24v/48v battery, horn, ignition.
Recently purchased used 200 Mitsubishi Galant. Having issues with the oil light constantly coming on and the car shutting off. It also seems as though the vehicle looses power and none of the signal lights or hazard lights will work. This has been going on since purchasing the vehicle in october 2008. The dealer where…
The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact was traveling 55 MPH when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the entire dashboard. The vehicle was inspected by the contacts personal mechanic who advised that the battery cable wiring harness failed and caused the vehicle to stall. The contact located…
Engine
21 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 88,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
I was driving my car on my way to work when my car made this loud noise coming from the engine compartment and it stalled on me,and cut off on the middle of the rode. Called a towing company and had the car tow to my house ,I called a mechanic he checked and found the intake manifold was cracked.
The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the temperature gauge needle would fluctuate continuously. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis, who stated that the failure was related to the radiator, which would…
Brakes
17 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, conventional, antilock.
The front brake rotors warped prematurely, and had to be replaced every 5,000 miles. Dealership repaired rotors 3 times. However, problem recurred.
Had wheel cylinders replaced -- left rear in 2004 and right rear in dec 2005. Went for oil change today and asked the mechanic to pull of rear wheels because the brakes didn't feel right to me. Right rear was soaked in brake fluid and left rear had just started to leak. Right rear had also started to seize up due to…
Lights
15 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, turn signal, fog lights.
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 NHTSA recall…
Tl contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the driver side headlight failed. He attempted to replace the bulb and noticed that the socket was melted. Last year, the passenger side headlight experienced the same failure. The mechanic removed the socket, but did not state what caused the failure.…
Air bags
11 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: frontal.
While stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle was involved in a front collision. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained injuries.
Steering
10 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist system, steering wheel/handle bar, column locking.
The suspension/steering foundation has a problem that the dealership cannot locate. An alignment is needed every 2/3 months(not always riding on rough roads). Steering feels out of control, had 4 alignments done, 2 sets of 4 brand new tires placed on the car in a 2yr. Period- the steering & suspension feels out of…
Wheels and tires
8 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: rim, hub, sidewall.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
Equipment: labels
Risk: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. The notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began november 26, 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 america at 1-800-222-0037.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
Transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk: Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk: A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Electrical: cables
Risk: This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.
Fix: Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Visibility and wipers: switch/wiring
Risk: Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Fix: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: body and structure (25 complaints, typically around 73,500 miles); electrical (21 complaints, typically around 114,000 miles); engine (21 complaints, typically around 88,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant have?
- 6 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 1, 2004 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Mitsubishi Galant?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Galant model year since 2000, with 136 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.