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Jan 2, 2020 Power Train Fire 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPERATE IN THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITION. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A LEAKAGE AND SMOKE WAS ALSO PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CO...

Jan 2, 2020 Power Train Fire 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPERATE IN THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITION. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A LEAKAGE AND SMOKE WAS ALSO PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CO...

Jan 8, 2016 Engine 160,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED IN AUG 2014 SO I BOUGHT ONE AND REPAIRED IT AND CHANGED THREE MOTOR AND TRAIN MOUNTS DROVE FOR TWO MONTHS AND CRACKED AGAIN RIGHT BEHIND THE THROTTLE BODY IT STARTED STALLING WHEN COME TO A STOP ROUGH IDLE.

Jan 8, 2016 Engine 160,000 mi

THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED IN AUG 2014 SO I BOUGHT ONE AND REPAIRED IT AND CHANGED THREE MOTOR AND TRAIN MOUNTS DROVE FOR TWO MONTHS AND CRACKED AGAIN RIGHT BEHIND THE THROTTLE BODY IT STARTED STALLING WHEN COME TO A STOP ROUGH IDLE.

May 29, 2015 Seats

I HAD ISSUES WITH MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT FOR YEARS AND CURRENTLY STILL AN ISSUE. I NEVER REALIZED THIS WAS A RECALL ISSUE. I HAD A NUMBER OF ISSUE/PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE AND ALWAYS TOOK MY CAR TO THE MITSUBITSHI DEALER AND THEY TOO NEVER MENTIONED ANY RECALL REGARDING DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE DRIVER...

May 29, 2015 Seats

I HAD ISSUES WITH MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT FOR YEARS AND CURRENTLY STILL AN ISSUE. I NEVER REALIZED THIS WAS A RECALL ISSUE. I HAD A NUMBER OF ISSUE/PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE AND ALWAYS TOOK MY CAR TO THE MITSUBITSHI DEALER AND THEY TOO NEVER MENTIONED ANY RECALL REGARDING DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE DRIVER...

Mar 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 92,000 mi

WHEN STARTING OUT, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. THIS STARTED WHEN OUR TEMPERATURE WAS VERY COLD FOR A FEW DAYS. MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. *TR

Mar 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 92,000 mi

WHEN STARTING OUT, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. THIS STARTED WHEN OUR TEMPERATURE WAS VERY COLD FOR A FEW DAYS. MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. *TR

Jan 28, 2015 Electrical System 13,000 mi

PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR

Jan 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 13,000 mi

PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR

Jan 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 13,000 mi

PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR

Jan 28, 2015 Electrical System 13,000 mi

PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR

Jan 28, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 13,000 mi

PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR

Jan 28, 2015 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 13,000 mi

PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR

Oct 24, 2014 Air Bags 98,000 mi

I HAVE HAD REPEATED INCIDENTS WHERE MY HORN WILL SOUND DURING THE NIGHT, AND IF I WAS USING IT AS A WARNING TO ANOTHER DRIVER. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, AND I WAS FINALLY TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG IS PROBABLY WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NOW MY HORN DOESN'T SOUND AT ALL AND THIS POSES A SAFE...

Oct 24, 2014 Electrical System 98,000 mi

I HAVE HAD REPEATED INCIDENTS WHERE MY HORN WILL SOUND DURING THE NIGHT, AND IF I WAS USING IT AS A WARNING TO ANOTHER DRIVER. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, AND I WAS FINALLY TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG IS PROBABLY WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NOW MY HORN DOESN'T SOUND AT ALL AND THIS POSES A SAFE...

Oct 24, 2014 Air Bags 98,000 mi

I HAVE HAD REPEATED INCIDENTS WHERE MY HORN WILL SOUND DURING THE NIGHT, AND IF I WAS USING IT AS A WARNING TO ANOTHER DRIVER. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, AND I WAS FINALLY TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG IS PROBABLY WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NOW MY HORN DOESN'T SOUND AT ALL AND THIS POSES A SAFE...

Oct 24, 2014 Electrical System 98,000 mi

I HAVE HAD REPEATED INCIDENTS WHERE MY HORN WILL SOUND DURING THE NIGHT, AND IF I WAS USING IT AS A WARNING TO ANOTHER DRIVER. I HAVE HAD IT CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES, AND I WAS FINALLY TOLD THAT THE AIRBAG IS PROBABLY WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. NOW MY HORN DOESN'T SOUND AT ALL AND THIS POSES A SAFE...

Aug 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 125,000 mi

THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR...YOU GET THE OVERWHELMING GAS SPELL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL NOW. I'M A SINGLE FATHER ON FULL DISABILITY, WITH A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH NO MOTHER. I CAN'T AFFORD THE GA...

Aug 26, 2014 Engine Fire 125,000 mi

THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR...YOU GET THE OVERWHELMING GAS SPELL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL NOW. I'M A SINGLE FATHER ON FULL DISABILITY, WITH A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH NO MOTHER. I CAN'T AFFORD THE GA...

Aug 26, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 125,000 mi

THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR...YOU GET THE OVERWHELMING GAS SPELL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL NOW. I'M A SINGLE FATHER ON FULL DISABILITY, WITH A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH NO MOTHER. I CAN'T AFFORD THE GA...

Aug 26, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 125,000 mi

THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR...YOU GET THE OVERWHELMING GAS SPELL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL NOW. I'M A SINGLE FATHER ON FULL DISABILITY, WITH A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH NO MOTHER. I CAN'T AFFORD THE GA...

Aug 26, 2014 Engine Fire 125,000 mi

THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR...YOU GET THE OVERWHELMING GAS SPELL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL NOW. I'M A SINGLE FATHER ON FULL DISABILITY, WITH A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH NO MOTHER. I CAN'T AFFORD THE GA...

Aug 26, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 125,000 mi

THERE IS A MAJOR GAS IN MY CAR. THE SPELL IS THERE 100% OF THE TIME. WHEN YOU COME WITHIN 20 FEET OF THE CAR...YOU GET THE OVERWHELMING GAS SPELL. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AT ALL NOW. I'M A SINGLE FATHER ON FULL DISABILITY, WITH A 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH NO MOTHER. I CAN'T AFFORD THE GA...

May 11, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 250,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE O2 SENSORS, FUEL LINE, OIL LEAKS, FUSE AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS FROM THE START. WE HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THE REPAIRS NEVER LASTED LONG. THE BRAKE LINE RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING. TODAY WE WERE IN A WRECK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING AT ...

May 11, 2014 Engine Crash 250,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE O2 SENSORS, FUEL LINE, OIL LEAKS, FUSE AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS FROM THE START. WE HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THE REPAIRS NEVER LASTED LONG. THE BRAKE LINE RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING. TODAY WE WERE IN A WRECK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING AT ...

May 11, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 250,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE O2 SENSORS, FUEL LINE, OIL LEAKS, FUSE AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS FROM THE START. WE HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THE REPAIRS NEVER LASTED LONG. THE BRAKE LINE RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING. TODAY WE WERE IN A WRECK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING AT ...

May 11, 2014 Engine Crash 250,000 mi

THIS CAR HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE O2 SENSORS, FUEL LINE, OIL LEAKS, FUSE AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS FROM THE START. WE HAVE TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEMS, BUT THE REPAIRS NEVER LASTED LONG. THE BRAKE LINE RECENTLY STARTED LEAKING. TODAY WE WERE IN A WRECK BECAUSE THE BRAKES WENT OUT. WE WERE TRAVELING AT ...

Jan 30, 2014 Air Bags Crash 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DIRT HILL, DESTROYING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO INJU...

Jan 30, 2014 Air Bags Crash 176,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO A DIRT HILL, DESTROYING THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO INJU...

Jan 18, 2014 Structure 22,000 mi

THE CAR LEAKS WATER INSIDE THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WEATHER RUNNING OR NOT THE CARPET IT MOLDY AND THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE IN ANY WET CONDITION. *TR

Jan 18, 2014 Structure 22,000 mi

THE CAR LEAKS WATER INSIDE THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WEATHER RUNNING OR NOT THE CARPET IT MOLDY AND THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE IN ANY WET CONDITION. *TR

Nov 22, 2013 Power Train 60,000 mi

AS OF APPX 8 MONTHS AGO, VEHICLE HAS BUCKED ON STARTUP. IT JUMPS OUT , AND THEN STOPS. CAR IN FORWARD OR REVERSE JOLTS OUT BUT THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE. YESTERDAY, BEST DESCRIBES PROBLEM, AS I APPROACHED RED LIGHT AND PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR JUMPED OUT 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE ACTUA...

Nov 22, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

AS OF APPX 8 MONTHS AGO, VEHICLE HAS BUCKED ON STARTUP. IT JUMPS OUT , AND THEN STOPS. CAR IN FORWARD OR REVERSE JOLTS OUT BUT THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE. YESTERDAY, BEST DESCRIBES PROBLEM, AS I APPROACHED RED LIGHT AND PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR JUMPED OUT 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE ACTUA...

Nov 22, 2013 Power Train 60,000 mi

AS OF APPX 8 MONTHS AGO, VEHICLE HAS BUCKED ON STARTUP. IT JUMPS OUT , AND THEN STOPS. CAR IN FORWARD OR REVERSE JOLTS OUT BUT THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE. YESTERDAY, BEST DESCRIBES PROBLEM, AS I APPROACHED RED LIGHT AND PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR JUMPED OUT 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE ACTUA...

Nov 22, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

AS OF APPX 8 MONTHS AGO, VEHICLE HAS BUCKED ON STARTUP. IT JUMPS OUT , AND THEN STOPS. CAR IN FORWARD OR REVERSE JOLTS OUT BUT THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT OCCURRENCE. YESTERDAY, BEST DESCRIBES PROBLEM, AS I APPROACHED RED LIGHT AND PUT FOOT ON ACCELERATOR AND CAR JUMPED OUT 3 OR 4 TIMES BEFORE ACTUA...

Dec 7, 2012 Engine 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND THE MAIN ECU RELAY NEEDED...

Dec 7, 2012 Engine 159,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND THE MAIN ECU RELAY NEEDED...

Jan 4, 2012 Electrical System

MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE HEAT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A HALF AN HOUR BEFORE COMING ON BUT WOULD ONLY STAY WARM WHEN I WAS DRIVING. CANNOT KEEP MY WINDOWS DEFROSTED IN THE WINTER! VERY UNSAFE! ALSO, MY LEFT, FRONT HEADLIGHT WILL GO ON BY ITSELF AND WILL BLINK, WITHOUT ANY KEY IN IGNITION, IT...

Jan 4, 2012 Visibility

MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE HEAT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A HALF AN HOUR BEFORE COMING ON BUT WOULD ONLY STAY WARM WHEN I WAS DRIVING. CANNOT KEEP MY WINDOWS DEFROSTED IN THE WINTER! VERY UNSAFE! ALSO, MY LEFT, FRONT HEADLIGHT WILL GO ON BY ITSELF AND WILL BLINK, WITHOUT ANY KEY IN IGNITION, IT...

Jan 4, 2012 Exterior Lighting

MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE HEAT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A HALF AN HOUR BEFORE COMING ON BUT WOULD ONLY STAY WARM WHEN I WAS DRIVING. CANNOT KEEP MY WINDOWS DEFROSTED IN THE WINTER! VERY UNSAFE! ALSO, MY LEFT, FRONT HEADLIGHT WILL GO ON BY ITSELF AND WILL BLINK, WITHOUT ANY KEY IN IGNITION, IT...

Jan 4, 2012 Electrical System

MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE HEAT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A HALF AN HOUR BEFORE COMING ON BUT WOULD ONLY STAY WARM WHEN I WAS DRIVING. CANNOT KEEP MY WINDOWS DEFROSTED IN THE WINTER! VERY UNSAFE! ALSO, MY LEFT, FRONT HEADLIGHT WILL GO ON BY ITSELF AND WILL BLINK, WITHOUT ANY KEY IN IGNITION, IT...

Jan 4, 2012 Visibility

MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE HEAT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A HALF AN HOUR BEFORE COMING ON BUT WOULD ONLY STAY WARM WHEN I WAS DRIVING. CANNOT KEEP MY WINDOWS DEFROSTED IN THE WINTER! VERY UNSAFE! ALSO, MY LEFT, FRONT HEADLIGHT WILL GO ON BY ITSELF AND WILL BLINK, WITHOUT ANY KEY IN IGNITION, IT...

Jan 4, 2012 Exterior Lighting

MY HEATER STOPPED WORKING. THEN THE HEAT WOULD TAKE AT LEAST A HALF AN HOUR BEFORE COMING ON BUT WOULD ONLY STAY WARM WHEN I WAS DRIVING. CANNOT KEEP MY WINDOWS DEFROSTED IN THE WINTER! VERY UNSAFE! ALSO, MY LEFT, FRONT HEADLIGHT WILL GO ON BY ITSELF AND WILL BLINK, WITHOUT ANY KEY IN IGNITION, IT...

Aug 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHED A STOP THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV. HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD UNTIL HE TURNED THE STEERING WHE...

Aug 30, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. ONCE THE VEHICLE REACHED A STOP THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV. HEAVY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD UNTIL HE TURNED THE STEERING WHE...

Aug 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS BEEN LEAKING VERY BAD ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE EVER SINCE I GOT IT. I NOT ONLY HAVE TO FOLD MY PANT LEGS WHEN I RIDE IN MY CAR BUT IT IS ALSO GROWING MOLD, WHICH CAN'T BE HEALTHY. IT ALSO HAS NEVER HAD GOOD EXTERIOR LIGHTING. MY HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS SEEM DIM A...

Aug 11, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS BEEN LEAKING VERY BAD ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE EVER SINCE I GOT IT. I NOT ONLY HAVE TO FOLD MY PANT LEGS WHEN I RIDE IN MY CAR BUT IT IS ALSO GROWING MOLD, WHICH CAN'T BE HEALTHY. IT ALSO HAS NEVER HAD GOOD EXTERIOR LIGHTING. MY HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS SEEM DIM A...

Aug 11, 2010 Exterior Lighting 90,000 mi

MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS BEEN LEAKING VERY BAD ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE EVER SINCE I GOT IT. I NOT ONLY HAVE TO FOLD MY PANT LEGS WHEN I RIDE IN MY CAR BUT IT IS ALSO GROWING MOLD, WHICH CAN'T BE HEALTHY. IT ALSO HAS NEVER HAD GOOD EXTERIOR LIGHTING. MY HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS SEEM DIM A...

Aug 11, 2010 Structure 90,000 mi

MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS BEEN LEAKING VERY BAD ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSANGER SIDE EVER SINCE I GOT IT. I NOT ONLY HAVE TO FOLD MY PANT LEGS WHEN I RIDE IN MY CAR BUT IT IS ALSO GROWING MOLD, WHICH CAN'T BE HEALTHY. IT ALSO HAS NEVER HAD GOOD EXTERIOR LIGHTING. MY HEADLIGHTS ALWAYS SEEM DIM A...

Jul 26, 2010 Visibility 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALLANT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE AUTOMATIC FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MECHANISM IN AN UPWARD MOTION WHICH FAILED TO OPERATE. HOWEVER, AFTER WAITING A PERIOD OF TWENTY TO THIRTY MINUTES THE WINDOW BEGAN TO FUNCTION NO...

Jul 26, 2010 Visibility 115,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALLANT. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE AUTOMATIC FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MECHANISM IN AN UPWARD MOTION WHICH FAILED TO OPERATE. HOWEVER, AFTER WAITING A PERIOD OF TWENTY TO THIRTY MINUTES THE WINDOW BEGAN TO FUNCTION NO...

Jul 14, 2010 Steering

RIGHT REAR TIRE HIT HOLE OR BUMP IN PARKING. ACTIVATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING CAR IN 2001. LOST STEERING CONTROL AT SAME TIME. COULDN'T TURN IT. STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING HIGHWAY. PUT CAR IN PARK; THEN DRIVE AND SLOWLY TOOK OFF. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. DANGEROUS SITUA...

Jul 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR TIRE HIT HOLE OR BUMP IN PARKING. ACTIVATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING CAR IN 2001. LOST STEERING CONTROL AT SAME TIME. COULDN'T TURN IT. STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING HIGHWAY. PUT CAR IN PARK; THEN DRIVE AND SLOWLY TOOK OFF. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. DANGEROUS SITUA...

Jul 14, 2010 Steering

RIGHT REAR TIRE HIT HOLE OR BUMP IN PARKING. ACTIVATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING CAR IN 2001. LOST STEERING CONTROL AT SAME TIME. COULDN'T TURN IT. STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING HIGHWAY. PUT CAR IN PARK; THEN DRIVE AND SLOWLY TOOK OFF. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. DANGEROUS SITUA...

Jul 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

RIGHT REAR TIRE HIT HOLE OR BUMP IN PARKING. ACTIVATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING CAR IN 2001. LOST STEERING CONTROL AT SAME TIME. COULDN'T TURN IT. STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING HIGHWAY. PUT CAR IN PARK; THEN DRIVE AND SLOWLY TOOK OFF. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. DANGEROUS SITUA...

Dec 17, 2009 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH SHE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND THE OCCUPANT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. A POL...

Dec 17, 2009 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH SHE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AND THE OCCUPANT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. A POL...

Aug 11, 2009 Structure 170,000 mi

THE PAINT ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT IS DISAPPEARING-TURNING WHITE ON THE ROOF AND REAR TRUCK. GROWING RAPIDLY!! BEEN HAPPENING OVER 4-5 MONTHS. *TR

Aug 11, 2009 Structure 170,000 mi

THE PAINT ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT IS DISAPPEARING-TURNING WHITE ON THE ROOF AND REAR TRUCK. GROWING RAPIDLY!! BEEN HAPPENING OVER 4-5 MONTHS. *TR

Aug 5, 2009 Power Train 108,900 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF FORWARD MOVEMENT AND DISABLED IN THE TRAFFIC WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. FOUND TRANSMISSION IS NOT MOVING THE DRIVE WHEELS IN ANY GEARS FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TR

Aug 5, 2009 Power Train 108,900 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF FORWARD MOVEMENT AND DISABLED IN THE TRAFFIC WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD. FOUND TRANSMISSION IS NOT MOVING THE DRIVE WHEELS IN ANY GEARS FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Structure 80,000 mi

MY MISTIBUSHI 2001 ROOF TOP, TRUNK AND ENGINE TOP START FADING FROM ABOUT 2 YEARS AND IT LOOKS VERY BAD IT LOOKS LIKE A WHITE COLOR OVER BACK PAINT. IT IS LIKE POWDER COMES OUT FROM THE PAINT. IT JUST KEEP SPREADING AND NOT STOPPING. *TR

Jul 18, 2009 Structure 80,000 mi

MY MISTIBUSHI 2001 ROOF TOP, TRUNK AND ENGINE TOP START FADING FROM ABOUT 2 YEARS AND IT LOOKS VERY BAD IT LOOKS LIKE A WHITE COLOR OVER BACK PAINT. IT IS LIKE POWDER COMES OUT FROM THE PAINT. IT JUST KEEP SPREADING AND NOT STOPPING. *TR

Jul 1, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. HE PARKED HIS VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE THE FOLLOWING DAY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC FOUND A LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT T...

Jul 1, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 95,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. HE PARKED HIS VEHICLE IN THE GARAGE AND SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE THE FOLLOWING DAY. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC FOUND A LEAK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT T...

Jun 25, 2009 Structure 36,000 mi

THE CLEARCOAT ON MY CAR IS DEFECTIVE AND THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK HAVE TURNED COMPLETELY WHITE. *TR

Jun 25, 2009 Structure 36,000 mi

THE CLEARCOAT ON MY CAR IS DEFECTIVE AND THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK HAVE TURNED COMPLETELY WHITE. *TR

May 25, 2009 Structure

THE PAINT ON MY BLACK 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS TURNED WHITE ALL AROUND MY HOOD AND TRUNK AND THE ROOF MY CAR IS HAS OXIDIZE AND RUST. I HAVE CALLED MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND GOT NOWHERE. I HAVE FOUND THAT A MAJORITY OF MITSUBISHI BLACK CARS HAVE BAD PAINT JOBS YOU WILL SEE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS...

May 25, 2009 Structure

THE PAINT ON MY BLACK 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS TURNED WHITE ALL AROUND MY HOOD AND TRUNK AND THE ROOF MY CAR IS HAS OXIDIZE AND RUST. I HAVE CALLED MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND GOT NOWHERE. I HAVE FOUND THAT A MAJORITY OF MITSUBISHI BLACK CARS HAVE BAD PAINT JOBS YOU WILL SEE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS...

Apr 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,666 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEED WOULD DECREASE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT WOULD ONLY REMAIN ON FOR A FEW MINUTES. OCCASIONALLY, IT WOULD TAKE UP TO AN HOUR FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART AND THEN STALL AGAIN. ...

Apr 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,666 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SPEED WOULD DECREASE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT WOULD ONLY REMAIN ON FOR A FEW MINUTES. OCCASIONALLY, IT WOULD TAKE UP TO AN HOUR FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESTART AND THEN STALL AGAIN. ...

Apr 14, 2009 Power Train 61,508 mi

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...

Apr 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 61,508 mi

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...

Apr 14, 2009 Power Train 61,508 mi

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...

Apr 14, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 61,508 mi

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...

Jan 26, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2001. SHE SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO NOTICED A STEADY LEAK OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. PREVIOUSLY THE EVAPORATOR HOSE WAS LEAKING AND AN INDEPEND...

Jan 26, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 113,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2001. SHE SMELLED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE ALSO NOTICED A STEADY LEAK OF GASOLINE IN THE FUEL TANK AREA OF THE VEHICLE. PREVIOUSLY THE EVAPORATOR HOSE WAS LEAKING AND AN INDEPEND...

Dec 27, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Electrical System

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Seats

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Unknown Or Other

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Electrical System

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Seats

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Dec 27, 2008 Unknown Or Other

2001MITSUBISHI GALANT ES, I WANT TO DRIVE A SAFE CAR WITH NO FIRE OR ACCIDENTS,I FOUND 7 RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR AND MAKE I WENT TO THE MITSUBISHI AT 34-54 44TH.STREET LONG ISLAND CITY 718-361-6900 SERVICE ADVISOR ANTHONY SERRONE TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR MY CAR AND I MADE AN APPOINTMENT ...

Sep 29, 2008 Power Train 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT HEARD A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT A TRANSMISSION KIT WAS NEEDED. THE CON...

Sep 29, 2008 Power Train 73,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE CONTACT HEARD A HUMMING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SHE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE, BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT A TRANSMISSION KIT WAS NEEDED. THE CON...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTS...

Aug 19, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTS...

Aug 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR KEPT STALLING SO I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO PUT IT ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE SAID CRANKSHAFT HARNESS WAS NO GOOD HE THEN LOOKED INTO RECALLS FOR 2001 MITSUBISHI CARS AND MY CAR WAS RECALLED AND HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO A MITSUBISHI DEALER BECAUSE THEY ISSUED THE RECA...

Aug 2, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY CAR KEPT STALLING SO I BROUGHT IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO PUT IT ON DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE SAID CRANKSHAFT HARNESS WAS NO GOOD HE THEN LOOKED INTO RECALLS FOR 2001 MITSUBISHI CARS AND MY CAR WAS RECALLED AND HE TOLD ME TO BRING IT TO A MITSUBISHI DEALER BECAUSE THEY ISSUED THE RECA...

Jul 17, 2008 Electrical System Fire 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS, SMOKE POURED OUT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. HE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL. HE PERSONALLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE...

Jul 17, 2008 Electrical System Fire 91,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ROLL DOWN THE TWO FRONT WINDOWS, SMOKE POURED OUT FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW. HE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT A FIRE ERUPTED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL. HE PERSONALLY EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE...

Jul 1, 2008 Structure 86,000 mi

BLACK PAINT ON MY MITSUBISHI GALANT 2001 IS ALL FADED. THE HOOD OF MY CAR IS PRACTICALLY WHITE AND LOOKS HORRIBLE. *TR

Jul 1, 2008 Structure 86,000 mi

BLACK PAINT ON MY MITSUBISHI GALANT 2001 IS ALL FADED. THE HOOD OF MY CAR IS PRACTICALLY WHITE AND LOOKS HORRIBLE. *TR

Apr 22, 2008 Structure

THE PAINT ON MY BLACK 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS TURNED WHITE ALL AROUND MY SUNROOF AND IS BEGINNING TO START ON MY HOOD. I HAVE CALLED LOCAL DEALERS AND MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND GOT NOWHERE. IF YOU GOOGLE BLACK MITSUBISHI BAD PAINT JOBS YOU WILL SEE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLY ON BLACK CARS FOR AB...

Apr 22, 2008 Structure

THE PAINT ON MY BLACK 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT HAS TURNED WHITE ALL AROUND MY SUNROOF AND IS BEGINNING TO START ON MY HOOD. I HAVE CALLED LOCAL DEALERS AND MITSUBISHI CORPORATE AND GOT NOWHERE. IF YOU GOOGLE BLACK MITSUBISHI BAD PAINT JOBS YOU WILL SEE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLY ON BLACK CARS FOR AB...

Apr 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 65,000 mi

MY CAR HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM LAST DECEMBER 12/2007. THEREFORE I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC TO GET IT FIXED. THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE RADIATOR, FAN CONTROL, AND UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES- (I HAVE THE RECEIPT FOR THAT). A WEEK LATER WHEN I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR STARTED TO CATCH FIRE. THE FIRE W...

Apr 14, 2008 Equipment Fire 65,000 mi

MY CAR HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM LAST DECEMBER 12/2007. THEREFORE I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC TO GET IT FIXED. THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE RADIATOR, FAN CONTROL, AND UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES- (I HAVE THE RECEIPT FOR THAT). A WEEK LATER WHEN I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR STARTED TO CATCH FIRE. THE FIRE W...

Apr 14, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 65,000 mi

MY CAR HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM LAST DECEMBER 12/2007. THEREFORE I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC TO GET IT FIXED. THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE RADIATOR, FAN CONTROL, AND UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES- (I HAVE THE RECEIPT FOR THAT). A WEEK LATER WHEN I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR STARTED TO CATCH FIRE. THE FIRE W...

Apr 14, 2008 Equipment Fire 65,000 mi

MY CAR HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM LAST DECEMBER 12/2007. THEREFORE I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC TO GET IT FIXED. THEY SAID THEY REPLACED THE RADIATOR, FAN CONTROL, AND UPPER AND LOWER RADIATOR HOSES- (I HAVE THE RECEIPT FOR THAT). A WEEK LATER WHEN I WAS DRIVING, THE CAR STARTED TO CATCH FIRE. THE FIRE W...

Mar 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LEAK GASOLINE ONLY WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS BEING FILLED. THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED...

Mar 6, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline 180,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LEAK GASOLINE ONLY WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS BEING FILLED. THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED...

Feb 17, 2008 Electrical System 42,807 mi

WHEN BATTERY CABLES ARE DISCONNECTED FOR SERVICE, THE CAR STALLS SUDDENLY & REPEATEDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CONTINUES FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-12 MILES BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL. TWICE IN 2007 WHEN THE BATTERY CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY; ONCE TO CLEAN ACID BUILD-UP OFF THE CABLES (5/0...

Feb 17, 2008 Electrical System 42,807 mi

WHEN BATTERY CABLES ARE DISCONNECTED FOR SERVICE, THE CAR STALLS SUDDENLY & REPEATEDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CONTINUES FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-12 MILES BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL. TWICE IN 2007 WHEN THE BATTERY CABLES WERE DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY; ONCE TO CLEAN ACID BUILD-UP OFF THE CABLES (5/0...

Jan 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-35 MPH. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, BUT THE BRAKES STILL OPERATED. THE REPAIR SHOP ST...

Jan 29, 2008 Steering 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-35 MPH. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, BUT THE BRAKES STILL OPERATED. THE REPAIR SHOP ST...

Jan 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-35 MPH. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, BUT THE BRAKES STILL OPERATED. THE REPAIR SHOP ST...

Jan 29, 2008 Steering 103,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-35 MPH. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, BUT THE BRAKES STILL OPERATED. THE REPAIR SHOP ST...

Jan 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING SEVERE VIBRATIONS ON THE FRONT END OF THE DRIVER SIDE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ROTORS WERE EXTREMELY WARPED. ALL OF THE PARTS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKES ARE DAMAGED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEA...

Jan 3, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 110,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING SEVERE VIBRATIONS ON THE FRONT END OF THE DRIVER SIDE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE ROTORS WERE EXTREMELY WARPED. ALL OF THE PARTS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKES ARE DAMAGED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEA...

Nov 19, 2007 Air Bags 83,305 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE DMV INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAS OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE THE END OF FEBRUARY 2007. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC, THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG IN THE VEHICLE. THE DE...

Nov 19, 2007 Structure 83,305 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE DMV INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAS OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE THE END OF FEBRUARY 2007. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC, THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG IN THE VEHICLE. THE DE...

Nov 19, 2007 Air Bags 83,305 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE DMV INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAS OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE THE END OF FEBRUARY 2007. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC, THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG IN THE VEHICLE. THE DE...

Nov 19, 2007 Structure 83,305 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. TWO WEEKS AFTER THE DMV INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, THE SRS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAS OWNED THE VEHICLE SINCE THE END OF FEBRUARY 2007. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC, THE COMPUTER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG IN THE VEHICLE. THE DE...

Nov 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

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 LIGHT...

Nov 7, 2007 Power Train 102,000 mi

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 LIGHT...

Nov 7, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 102,000 mi

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 LIGHT...

Nov 7, 2007 Power Train 102,000 mi

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 LIGHT...

Oct 21, 2007 Air Bags Crash

I WAS DRIVING 35-40 MPH AND A CAR STOPPED SHORT IN FRONT OF ME AND I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND COLLIDED INTO THE REAR OF THEIR CAR. THE HOOD AND FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY SMASHED IN. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TR

Oct 21, 2007 Air Bags Crash

I WAS DRIVING 35-40 MPH AND A CAR STOPPED SHORT IN FRONT OF ME AND I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND COLLIDED INTO THE REAR OF THEIR CAR. THE HOOD AND FRONT END OF THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY SMASHED IN. THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *TR

Aug 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE WORN OUT IN THE LAST THREE YEARS FIVE TIMES. CAR IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN BRAKING.. LIGHT BRACKETS HAVE BURNED OUT TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR... MY PAINT ON THE CAR HAS FADED WHAT TO DO, I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB

Aug 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE WORN OUT IN THE LAST THREE YEARS FIVE TIMES. CAR IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN BRAKING.. LIGHT BRACKETS HAVE BURNED OUT TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR... MY PAINT ON THE CAR HAS FADED WHAT TO DO, I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB

Aug 21, 2007 Structure

BRAKES HAVE WORN OUT IN THE LAST THREE YEARS FIVE TIMES. CAR IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN BRAKING.. LIGHT BRACKETS HAVE BURNED OUT TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR... MY PAINT ON THE CAR HAS FADED WHAT TO DO, I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB

Aug 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE WORN OUT IN THE LAST THREE YEARS FIVE TIMES. CAR IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN BRAKING.. LIGHT BRACKETS HAVE BURNED OUT TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR... MY PAINT ON THE CAR HAS FADED WHAT TO DO, I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB

Aug 21, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES HAVE WORN OUT IN THE LAST THREE YEARS FIVE TIMES. CAR IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN BRAKING.. LIGHT BRACKETS HAVE BURNED OUT TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR... MY PAINT ON THE CAR HAS FADED WHAT TO DO, I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB

Aug 21, 2007 Structure

BRAKES HAVE WORN OUT IN THE LAST THREE YEARS FIVE TIMES. CAR IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN BRAKING.. LIGHT BRACKETS HAVE BURNED OUT TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR... MY PAINT ON THE CAR HAS FADED WHAT TO DO, I NEED HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *TR. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB

Jul 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. ON JULY 10, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT FIVE MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE STALLING BECOMES MORE FREQUENT AS TIME PROGRESSES. RECALL # 00V299001 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE) DOES NOT ...

Jul 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 90,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. ON JULY 10, 2007, WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT FIVE MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE STALLING BECOMES MORE FREQUENT AS TIME PROGRESSES. RECALL # 00V299001 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE) DOES NOT ...

Jun 21, 2007 Structure

I HAVE A 2001 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT AND LAST YEAR THE PAINT START OXIDIZING REALLY BAD. SO AFTER I HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE ADVISE ME THAT THE PAINT SHOULD NOT BE THIS WAY ON A 5 YR OLD CAR (AT THE TIME) I CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY ISSUES WITH THE PAINT. I CALLE...

Jun 21, 2007 Structure

I HAVE A 2001 BLACK MITSUBISHI GALANT AND LAST YEAR THE PAINT START OXIDIZING REALLY BAD. SO AFTER I HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE ADVISE ME THAT THE PAINT SHOULD NOT BE THIS WAY ON A 5 YR OLD CAR (AT THE TIME) I CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY ISSUES WITH THE PAINT. I CALLE...

May 31, 2007 Structure 46,000 mi

I HEARD A CRACKING NOISE YESTERDAY AND LOOKED UP TO SEE MY DASHBOARD CRACKING FROM THE WINDSHIELD ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT OF THE DASH. *TR

May 31, 2007 Structure 46,000 mi

I HEARD A CRACKING NOISE YESTERDAY AND LOOKED UP TO SEE MY DASHBOARD CRACKING FROM THE WINDSHIELD ALL THE WAY TO THE FRONT OF THE DASH. *TR

Mar 23, 2007 Electrical System Crash 94,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 MITSUBISHI GALLANT. THE HORN WOULD SOUND WITHOUT BEING DEPRESSED WHETHER THE IGNITION WAS ON OR OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN SOUNDED OFF SPORADICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIRBAGS....

Mar 23, 2007 Air Bags Crash 94,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 MITSUBISHI GALLANT. THE HORN WOULD SOUND WITHOUT BEING DEPRESSED WHETHER THE IGNITION WAS ON OR OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN SOUNDED OFF SPORADICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIRBAGS....

Mar 23, 2007 Electrical System Crash 94,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 MITSUBISHI GALLANT. THE HORN WOULD SOUND WITHOUT BEING DEPRESSED WHETHER THE IGNITION WAS ON OR OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN SOUNDED OFF SPORADICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIRBAGS....

Mar 23, 2007 Air Bags Crash 94,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 MITSUBISHI GALLANT. THE HORN WOULD SOUND WITHOUT BEING DEPRESSED WHETHER THE IGNITION WAS ON OR OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN SOUNDED OFF SPORADICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE AIRBAGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE AIRBAGS....

Dec 6, 2006 Power Train 85,595 mi

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. *JB

Dec 6, 2006 Power Train 85,595 mi

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. *JB

Sep 22, 2006 Air Bags Crash

MY CAR WAS STRUCK AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BY A FORD EXPLORER TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I WAS THROWN AROUND THE VEHICLE AS I WAS NOT RESTRAINED AT THE TIME (I HAD RETURNED TO THE CAR TO GET INFORMATION FROM THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT). TH...

Sep 22, 2006 Air Bags Crash

MY CAR WAS STRUCK AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BY A FORD EXPLORER TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH. NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND I WAS THROWN AROUND THE VEHICLE AS I WAS NOT RESTRAINED AT THE TIME (I HAD RETURNED TO THE CAR TO GET INFORMATION FROM THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT). TH...

Sep 11, 2006 Equipment 48,000 mi

LEAKING A/C EVAPORATOR INTO FLOORBOARD OF DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE. USED A DEPENDABLE LOCAL MECHANIC TO WORK ON THE PROBLEM. THE LEAKING EVAPORATOR HAS BEEN CLEARED TWICE BY THE MECHANICS AND AFTER SPENDING OVER $600.00 THE PROBLEM IS YET TO BE RESOLVED. MITSUBISHI CORPORATE HAS YET TO RECALL THI...

Sep 11, 2006 Equipment 48,000 mi

LEAKING A/C EVAPORATOR INTO FLOORBOARD OF DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDE. USED A DEPENDABLE LOCAL MECHANIC TO WORK ON THE PROBLEM. THE LEAKING EVAPORATOR HAS BEEN CLEARED TWICE BY THE MECHANICS AND AFTER SPENDING OVER $600.00 THE PROBLEM IS YET TO BE RESOLVED. MITSUBISHI CORPORATE HAS YET TO RECALL THI...

Sep 7, 2006 Unknown Or Other 65 mi

WELL I HAVE A BLACK 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT GTZ. WITHIN THE PAST YEAR I DISCOVERED THAT THE TOP OF MY HOOD STARTED GETTING WHITE SPOTS. AFTER 10 MONTHS THEY SMALL SPOTS SPREADED INTO WHITE BLOBS ON MY HOOD. I SOON FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS CHALKING DO TO A BAD CLEAR COAT ON THE VEHICAL. AFTER DOING A LI...

Sep 7, 2006 Unknown Or Other 65 mi

WELL I HAVE A BLACK 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT GTZ. WITHIN THE PAST YEAR I DISCOVERED THAT THE TOP OF MY HOOD STARTED GETTING WHITE SPOTS. AFTER 10 MONTHS THEY SMALL SPOTS SPREADED INTO WHITE BLOBS ON MY HOOD. I SOON FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS CHALKING DO TO A BAD CLEAR COAT ON THE VEHICAL. AFTER DOING A LI...

Jun 29, 2006 Equipment 48,214 mi

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR ON DRIVERS SIDE AND IN FRONT AND BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT FLOOR MATS LITERALLY DRIPS WITH WATER AND FLOOR IS SOAKING WET. WE PURCHASED THE CAR WITH A BUMPER TO BUMPER 100,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM HAMPTON MITSUBISHI 4895 JOHNSTON ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70503. THEY ...

Jun 29, 2006 Equipment 48,214 mi

AIR CONDITIONER LEAKS INSIDE THE CAR ON DRIVERS SIDE AND IN FRONT AND BEHIND DRIVERS SEAT FLOOR MATS LITERALLY DRIPS WITH WATER AND FLOOR IS SOAKING WET. WE PURCHASED THE CAR WITH A BUMPER TO BUMPER 100,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM HAMPTON MITSUBISHI 4895 JOHNSTON ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70503. THEY ...

Jun 6, 2006 Suspension 61,868 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE WAS A NOISE FROM THE REAR PASSENGER UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS. IN THREE YEARS THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED AND THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED AGAIN.

Jun 6, 2006 Suspension 61,868 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE WAS A NOISE FROM THE REAR PASSENGER UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS. IN THREE YEARS THE PROBLEM REOCCURRED AND THE TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED AGAIN.

May 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR EITHER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OR TIGHTENED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V299001, REGARDING THE ENGIN...

May 16, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THE VEHICLE STALLS. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR EITHER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED OR TIGHTENED. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 00V299001, REGARDING THE ENGIN...

Apr 5, 2006 Electrical System 87,500 mi

MY HORN CONTINUES BLOW AND WILL NOT STOP. I REPLACED THE HORN RELAY BUT IT CONTINUES TO BLOW AND THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO UNPLUG THE HONE FUSE OR RELAY. *NM

Apr 5, 2006 Electrical System 87,500 mi

MY HORN CONTINUES BLOW AND WILL NOT STOP. I REPLACED THE HORN RELAY BUT IT CONTINUES TO BLOW AND THE ONLY WAY TO STOP IT IS TO UNPLUG THE HONE FUSE OR RELAY. *NM

Mar 28, 2006 Structure 57,000 mi

PROBLEM #1) PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM PRIVATE SELLER. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR/WINDOW HAS RATTLING SOUND DURING DRIVING, CAUSING UNPLEASANT DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND CONCERN FOR SAFETY. DURING PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS, DEALERSHIP(S) DID NOT HAD CLEAR DIAGNOSTIC EXPLANATION REGARDING CAUSE AND/OR SOLUTI...

Mar 28, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

PROBLEM #1) PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM PRIVATE SELLER. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR/WINDOW HAS RATTLING SOUND DURING DRIVING, CAUSING UNPLEASANT DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND CONCERN FOR SAFETY. DURING PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS, DEALERSHIP(S) DID NOT HAD CLEAR DIAGNOSTIC EXPLANATION REGARDING CAUSE AND/OR SOLUTI...

Mar 28, 2006 Structure 57,000 mi

PROBLEM #1) PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM PRIVATE SELLER. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR/WINDOW HAS RATTLING SOUND DURING DRIVING, CAUSING UNPLEASANT DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND CONCERN FOR SAFETY. DURING PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS, DEALERSHIP(S) DID NOT HAD CLEAR DIAGNOSTIC EXPLANATION REGARDING CAUSE AND/OR SOLUTI...

Mar 28, 2006 Structure 57,000 mi

PROBLEM #1) PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM PRIVATE SELLER. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR/WINDOW HAS RATTLING SOUND DURING DRIVING, CAUSING UNPLEASANT DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND CONCERN FOR SAFETY. DURING PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS, DEALERSHIP(S) DID NOT HAD CLEAR DIAGNOSTIC EXPLANATION REGARDING CAUSE AND/OR SOLUTI...

Mar 28, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 57,000 mi

PROBLEM #1) PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM PRIVATE SELLER. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR/WINDOW HAS RATTLING SOUND DURING DRIVING, CAUSING UNPLEASANT DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND CONCERN FOR SAFETY. DURING PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS, DEALERSHIP(S) DID NOT HAD CLEAR DIAGNOSTIC EXPLANATION REGARDING CAUSE AND/OR SOLUTI...

Mar 28, 2006 Structure 57,000 mi

PROBLEM #1) PURCHASED USED VEHICLE FROM PRIVATE SELLER. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR/WINDOW HAS RATTLING SOUND DURING DRIVING, CAUSING UNPLEASANT DRIVING EXPERIENCE AND CONCERN FOR SAFETY. DURING PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS, DEALERSHIP(S) DID NOT HAD CLEAR DIAGNOSTIC EXPLANATION REGARDING CAUSE AND/OR SOLUTI...

Feb 7, 2006 Power Train 63,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FLOOR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK, HOWEVER UPON INSPECTION, THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE. THE FLOOR SHIFTER MUST BE CHECKED AND RECHECKED BEFORE EXITING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIRED.

Feb 7, 2006 Power Train 63,200 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FLOOR SHIFT INDICATOR SHOWS THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK, HOWEVER UPON INSPECTION, THE VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE. THE FLOOR SHIFTER MUST BE CHECKED AND RECHECKED BEFORE EXITING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIRED.

Dec 23, 2005 Power Train 117,679 mi

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 ...

Dec 23, 2005 Power Train 117,679 mi

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 ...

Nov 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS TEN TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE SENSOR FUEL VAPOR, THE EGR VALVE, AND THE SOLENOID VALVE. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, THE R...

Nov 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS TEN TIMES SINCE PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, THE SENSOR FUEL VAPOR, THE EGR VALVE, AND THE SOLENOID VALVE. THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON, THE R...

Sep 9, 2005 Electrical System 50,000 mi

HORN BECAME ERRATIC. WORKED SOMETIMES, THEN WOULDN'T WORK. NOW THE HORN ALWAYS SOUNDS. HAVE TO KEEP THE FUSE REMOVED TO TURN OFF THE HORN. WAS TOLD VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW AIRBAG TO FIX. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND IS A BLATANT SAFETY HAZARD THAT THE MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO FIX FREE OF CHARGE. *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Electrical System 50,000 mi

HORN BECAME ERRATIC. WORKED SOMETIMES, THEN WOULDN'T WORK. NOW THE HORN ALWAYS SOUNDS. HAVE TO KEEP THE FUSE REMOVED TO TURN OFF THE HORN. WAS TOLD VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW AIRBAG TO FIX. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND IS A BLATANT SAFETY HAZARD THAT THE MANUFACTURER NEEDS TO FIX FREE OF CHARGE. *JB

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE LOST POWER IN THE DRIVEWAY. IT WAS TOTALLY DEAD. TOWED IT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID MAIN FUSE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THEY REPLACED IT, THEN 5 DAYS LATER IT LOST THE POWER AGAIN IN THE MIDDLE ROAD. CALLED THE DEALER, AND HE SAID IT WAS AN AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 2, 2005 Electrical System 60,000 mi

DT: THE VEHICLE LOST POWER IN THE DRIVEWAY. IT WAS TOTALLY DEAD. TOWED IT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID MAIN FUSE HAD TO BE REPLACED, THEY REPLACED IT, THEN 5 DAYS LATER IT LOST THE POWER AGAIN IN THE MIDDLE ROAD. CALLED THE DEALER, AND HE SAID IT WAS AN AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE...

Jul 22, 2005 Structure 3,500 mi

WE PURCHASED A NEW 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT IN DECEMBER 2001. IT IS BLACK. THE CAR IS NOW 3.5 YEAR SOLD AND THE PAINT IS TURNING WHITE. IT STARTED TO HAVE A PROBLEM 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE WHEN THE CLEAR COAT STARTED TO CRACK. THEY RE-PAINTED THE ROOF. NOW IS IS OVER THE MILEAGE FOR COVERAGE UNDE...

Jul 22, 2005 Structure 3,500 mi

WE PURCHASED A NEW 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT IN DECEMBER 2001. IT IS BLACK. THE CAR IS NOW 3.5 YEAR SOLD AND THE PAINT IS TURNING WHITE. IT STARTED TO HAVE A PROBLEM 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE WHEN THE CLEAR COAT STARTED TO CRACK. THEY RE-PAINTED THE ROOF. NOW IS IS OVER THE MILEAGE FOR COVERAGE UNDE...

Jul 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 79,000 mi

DRIVING AT 30 MILES AN HOUR ON CITY STREET. PREPARED TO STOP AT STOP LIGHT. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN SECONDS WAS STEERED TO THE CURB FLIPPED AND CRASHED ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RACING AFTER THE VE...

Jul 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 79,000 mi

DRIVING AT 30 MILES AN HOUR ON CITY STREET. PREPARED TO STOP AT STOP LIGHT. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN SECONDS WAS STEERED TO THE CURB FLIPPED AND CRASHED ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RACING AFTER THE VE...

Jul 5, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 79,000 mi

DRIVING AT 30 MILES AN HOUR ON CITY STREET. PREPARED TO STOP AT STOP LIGHT. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN SECONDS WAS STEERED TO THE CURB FLIPPED AND CRASHED ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RACING AFTER THE VE...

Jul 5, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 79,000 mi

DRIVING AT 30 MILES AN HOUR ON CITY STREET. PREPARED TO STOP AT STOP LIGHT. THE BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHIN SECONDS WAS STEERED TO THE CURB FLIPPED AND CRASHED ON THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RACING AFTER THE VE...

May 11, 2005 Structure Crash 57,101 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING ON THE FOUR LANE HIGHWAY, THE CAR DROPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING THE CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. WENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND STOPPED IN THE MEDIUM. ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHTS STAYED ON. DID TAKE TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIX BUT THE LIGHTS STILL ARE ON....

May 11, 2005 Suspension 44,500 mi

THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER MY CAR (2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT). THIS IS A NOISE THAT I HAVE NEVER HEARD BEFORE. SO I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE NOISE IS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION RACK. MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND ONLY HAS 44,500 MILES ON IT. ...

May 11, 2005 Structure Crash 57,101 mi

DT: WHILE DRIVING ON THE FOUR LANE HIGHWAY, THE CAR DROPPED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE CAUSING THE CAR TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL. WENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND STOPPED IN THE MEDIUM. ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHTS STAYED ON. DID TAKE TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIX BUT THE LIGHTS STILL ARE ON....

May 11, 2005 Suspension 44,500 mi

THERE IS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER MY CAR (2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT). THIS IS A NOISE THAT I HAVE NEVER HEARD BEFORE. SO I TOOK THE CAR TO TWO DIFFERENT MECHANICS AND WAS TOLD THAT THE NOISE IS DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION RACK. MY CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND ONLY HAS 44,500 MILES ON IT. ...

May 10, 2005 Suspension Crash

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY OF 2004. WHEN SHE BOUGHT THE CAR SHE WAS HAVING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, AND THE DEALER REALLY DIDN'T' WANT' TO HELP HER WITH ANY OF HER PROBLEMS. SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT, SHE WAS NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT SHE SAID ...

May 10, 2005 Suspension Crash

DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT SHE PURCHASED THE CAR IN JULY OF 2004. WHEN SHE BOUGHT THE CAR SHE WAS HAVING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE, AND THE DEALER REALLY DIDN'T' WANT' TO HELP HER WITH ANY OF HER PROBLEMS. SHE HAD AN ACCIDENT, SHE WAS NOT SURE WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE VEHICLE, BUT SHE SAID ...

Mar 14, 2005 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING JUST BELOW 60 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE REAR SUSPENSION DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OFF THE ROAD. DRIVER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR SHOCK BROKE.*AK

Mar 14, 2005 Suspension

VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING JUST BELOW 60 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE REAR SUSPENSION DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OFF THE ROAD. DRIVER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR SHOCK BROKE.*AK

Mar 11, 2005 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THEN, DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE REAR RIGHT TIRE AND RIM SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS ...

Mar 11, 2005 Suspension

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT, AND DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THEN, DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE REAR RIGHT TIRE AND RIM SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND. DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS ...

Mar 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting

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...

Mar 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting

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...

Mar 8, 2005 Visibility

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...

Mar 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting

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...

Mar 8, 2005 Exterior Lighting

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...

Mar 8, 2005 Visibility

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...

Feb 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER STATED THAT CONSUMER WAS PUTTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES.*AK

Feb 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER STATED THAT CONSUMER WAS PUTTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES.*AK

Feb 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER STATED THAT CONSUMER WAS PUTTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES.*AK

Feb 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

THE BRAKES AND ROTORS WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. DEALER STATED THAT CONSUMER WAS PUTTING TOO MUCH PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES.*AK

Jan 11, 2005 Power Train Fire 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS.*AK

Jan 11, 2005 Power Train Fire 69,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS.*AK

Nov 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IT SWERVED RIGHT AND HIT A TREE. IT WAS A DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACT, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Nov 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash

WHILE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IT SWERVED RIGHT AND HIT A TREE. IT WAS A DRIVER'S SIDE IMPACT, AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

Oct 20, 2004 Unknown Or Other

MY AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM APPEARS TO HAVE SOME TYPE OF DEFECT. THREE TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR, WHICH IS HOW LONG I HAVE HAD THE CAR, THE AIRCONDITIONING HAS BECOME CLOGGED AND THE PAN FILLS SO THAT WHEN I TURN A CORNER THE WATER FROM THE PAN FLOODS THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. I HAVE HAD THE CLOG RE...

Oct 20, 2004 Unknown Or Other

MY AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM APPEARS TO HAVE SOME TYPE OF DEFECT. THREE TIMES IN THE LAST YEAR, WHICH IS HOW LONG I HAVE HAD THE CAR, THE AIRCONDITIONING HAS BECOME CLOGGED AND THE PAN FILLS SO THAT WHEN I TURN A CORNER THE WATER FROM THE PAN FLOODS THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR. I HAVE HAD THE CLOG RE...

Oct 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

THE EXHAUST PIPE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. DEALER INDICATED A CRACK HAD DEVELOPED IN THE EXHAUST PIPE. ALSO THIS WAS A COMMON PRACTICE WITH THESE VEHICLES, AND IT MAY BE A DEFECT IN THIS PART. *AK

Oct 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 23,000 mi

THE EXHAUST PIPE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. DEALER INDICATED A CRACK HAD DEVELOPED IN THE EXHAUST PIPE. ALSO THIS WAS A COMMON PRACTICE WITH THESE VEHICLES, AND IT MAY BE A DEFECT IN THIS PART. *AK

Aug 13, 2004 Fuel System, Other 77,400 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE GAS NEEDLE WENT FROM FULL TO EMPTY. THE GAS TANK WAS FULL BUT READ EMPTY. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO KNOW WHAT THE GAS LEVEL ACTUALLY WAS.*AK

Aug 13, 2004 Fuel System, Other 77,400 mi

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE GAS NEEDLE WENT FROM FULL TO EMPTY. THE GAS TANK WAS FULL BUT READ EMPTY. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO KNOW WHAT THE GAS LEVEL ACTUALLY WAS.*AK

Aug 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

CAR SHIMMIES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE SPEED SENSOR (I THINK) WAS REPLACED ONCE, NEW BRAKE PADS WERE INSTALLED. THE ROTORS WERE NOT CHECKED OR REPLACED.

Aug 10, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

CAR SHIMMIES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE SPEED SENSOR (I THINK) WAS REPLACED ONCE, NEW BRAKE PADS WERE INSTALLED. THE ROTORS WERE NOT CHECKED OR REPLACED.

Jul 6, 2004 Air Bags Crash 17,000 mi

DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AT 25-28 MPH AND VEHICLE SLID ON LEAVE COVERED ROAD AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK *LA

Jul 6, 2004 Air Bags Crash 17,000 mi

DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AT 25-28 MPH AND VEHICLE SLID ON LEAVE COVERED ROAD AND REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED CUTS AND BRUISES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK *LA

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 55,000 mi

BRAKES & ROTORS CONSTANTLY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT 3 TIMES HIT FROM THE FRONT AND AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. ENGINE HAS STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. PROBLEM WITH HORN FUSE. HIGH BEAMS STOPPED WORKING. WHEN ACCELERATING, SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING GAS. DOESN'T ACC...

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 55,000 mi

BRAKES & ROTORS CONSTANTLY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT 3 TIMES HIT FROM THE FRONT AND AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. ENGINE HAS STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. PROBLEM WITH HORN FUSE. HIGH BEAMS STOPPED WORKING. WHEN ACCELERATING, SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING GAS. DOESN'T ACC...

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 49,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE MARBACH RD AT 40 MI HR STREET SURFACE CHANGED AND MY ANTI LOCK AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. READ THE MANUAL TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM DID AS SAID AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT CAME BACK ON LATER THAT DAY. TWO WEEKS LATER WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF, I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM B...

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 49,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE MARBACH RD AT 40 MI HR STREET SURFACE CHANGED AND MY ANTI LOCK AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. READ THE MANUAL TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM DID AS SAID AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT CAME BACK ON LATER THAT DAY. TWO WEEKS LATER WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF, I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM B...

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 55,000 mi

BRAKES & ROTORS CONSTANTLY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT 3 TIMES HIT FROM THE FRONT AND AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. ENGINE HAS STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. PROBLEM WITH HORN FUSE. HIGH BEAMS STOPPED WORKING. WHEN ACCELERATING, SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING GAS. DOESN'T ACC...

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 55,000 mi

BRAKES & ROTORS CONSTANTLY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT 3 TIMES HIT FROM THE FRONT AND AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. ENGINE HAS STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. PROBLEM WITH HORN FUSE. HIGH BEAMS STOPPED WORKING. WHEN ACCELERATING, SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING GAS. DOESN'T ACC...

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 49,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE MARBACH RD AT 40 MI HR STREET SURFACE CHANGED AND MY ANTI LOCK AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. READ THE MANUAL TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM DID AS SAID AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT CAME BACK ON LATER THAT DAY. TWO WEEKS LATER WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF, I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM B...

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Air 49,800 mi

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE MARBACH RD AT 40 MI HR STREET SURFACE CHANGED AND MY ANTI LOCK AND TRACTION LIGHT CAME ON. READ THE MANUAL TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM DID AS SAID AND THE LIGHT WENT OFF BUT CAME BACK ON LATER THAT DAY. TWO WEEKS LATER WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR SHUT OFF, I WAS ALMOST HIT FROM B...

Jun 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 27,000 mi

I WAS SITTING IN AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN LEFT. AS I BEGAN TO TURN A PICKUP TRUCK RAN THE LIGHT AND HIT ME HEAD ON AT APPROX 45 MPH. NONE OF MY 4 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED -- DRIVER FRONT & SIDE AIRBAGS NOR THE PASSENGER FRONT & SIDE AIRBAGS. THE FRONT END WAS COMPLETELY SMASHED UP. MY CAR WAS TO...

Jun 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 27,000 mi

I WAS SITTING IN AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN LEFT. AS I BEGAN TO TURN A PICKUP TRUCK RAN THE LIGHT AND HIT ME HEAD ON AT APPROX 45 MPH. NONE OF MY 4 AIRBAGS DEPLOYED -- DRIVER FRONT & SIDE AIRBAGS NOR THE PASSENGER FRONT & SIDE AIRBAGS. THE FRONT END WAS COMPLETELY SMASHED UP. MY CAR WAS TO...

Jun 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,876 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS ON A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT DE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR SHIMMYING AND POOR BRAKING ABILITY. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR ONLY 5,000 MILES. I CAN SEE THAT I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE OR TURN THE ROTORS AGAIN AND POSSIBLY REPLACE THE BRAKES...

Jun 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,876 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS ON A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT DE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR SHIMMYING AND POOR BRAKING ABILITY. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR ONLY 5,000 MILES. I CAN SEE THAT I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE OR TURN THE ROTORS AGAIN AND POSSIBLY REPLACE THE BRAKES...

Jun 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,876 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS ON A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT DE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR SHIMMYING AND POOR BRAKING ABILITY. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR ONLY 5,000 MILES. I CAN SEE THAT I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE OR TURN THE ROTORS AGAIN AND POSSIBLY REPLACE THE BRAKES...

Jun 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,876 mi

I HAVE REPLACED THE PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS ON A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT DE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITH THE CAR SHIMMYING AND POOR BRAKING ABILITY. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR ONLY 5,000 MILES. I CAN SEE THAT I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE OR TURN THE ROTORS AGAIN AND POSSIBLY REPLACE THE BRAKES...

May 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF A CONVENIENT STORE PARKING LOT, I EXPERIENCED ONE OF THE MOST UNUSUAL AND DRAMATIC SITUATIONS OF MY LIFE!!! AS I STARTED MY CAR AND PUT THE AUTOMATIC GEAR ON REVERSE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR JUST TOOK OFF ON A VERY HIGH SPEED MAKING TIRE MARKS ON THE PARKING LOT...

May 27, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE TRYING TO GET OUT OF A CONVENIENT STORE PARKING LOT, I EXPERIENCED ONE OF THE MOST UNUSUAL AND DRAMATIC SITUATIONS OF MY LIFE!!! AS I STARTED MY CAR AND PUT THE AUTOMATIC GEAR ON REVERSE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE CAR JUST TOOK OFF ON A VERY HIGH SPEED MAKING TIRE MARKS ON THE PARKING LOT...

May 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BLOWOUT. *AK

May 19, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A BLOWOUT. *AK

May 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 23,500 mi

COMPLAINT: REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES. ROTORS HAVE NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES AND NOW ARE UNABLE TO BE RESURFACED AGAIN AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. CONTINUOUS VIBRATION OF BRAKE PEDAL AND IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING. AT TIMES, ENTIRE CAR FEELS LIKE IT IS SHAKING (PASSENGERS ...

May 14, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 23,500 mi

COMPLAINT: REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES. ROTORS HAVE NEEDED TO BE RESURFACED SEVERAL TIMES AND NOW ARE UNABLE TO BE RESURFACED AGAIN AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. CONTINUOUS VIBRATION OF BRAKE PEDAL AND IN STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING. AT TIMES, ENTIRE CAR FEELS LIKE IT IS SHAKING (PASSENGERS ...

May 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED EVERY 5,000 TO 8,000...THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF ROTORS I HAVE GONE THROUGH SINCE 2002. THERE IS HEAVY VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN BRAKING. I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO KEEP HAVING THE ROTORS CUT. MITSUBISHI SAID THIS IS "NORMAL".

May 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8,000 mi

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS BECOME WARPED EVERY 5,000 TO 8,000...THIS IS THE THIRD SET OF ROTORS I HAVE GONE THROUGH SINCE 2002. THERE IS HEAVY VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN BRAKING. I CONSTANTLY HAVE TO KEEP HAVING THE ROTORS CUT. MITSUBISHI SAID THIS IS "NORMAL".

May 2, 2004 Suspension 40,000 mi

PREMATURE WEAR, NEED REPLACEMENT. *AK

May 2, 2004 Suspension 40,000 mi

PREMATURE WEAR, NEED REPLACEMENT. *AK

Apr 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 37,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE, CAUSING IT TO HIT A WALL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 14, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 37,000 mi

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO A HIGH RATE, CAUSING IT TO HIT A WALL. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 33,590 mi

MITSUBISHI GALANT 2001 ES HAS SEVERE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. BRAKE PADS THAT WERE INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURE ALWAYS WORN OUT WITHIN 1-1/2 YEAR OR 15000.*AK MITSUBISHI GALANT 2001 ES HAS A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE GASGET. MY CAR ENGINE GASGET WAS LEAK TWICE IN 2003.

Jan 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 33,590 mi

MITSUBISHI GALANT 2001 ES HAS SEVERE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE. BRAKE PADS THAT WERE INSTALLED BY MANUFACTURE ALWAYS WORN OUT WITHIN 1-1/2 YEAR OR 15000.*AK MITSUBISHI GALANT 2001 ES HAS A PROBLEM WITH ENGINE GASGET. MY CAR ENGINE GASGET WAS LEAK TWICE IN 2003.

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 28,000 mi

MOLD HAD DEVELOPED AROUND THE DOORS AND WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED A HORRENDOUS SMELL. THE MOLD SPORES CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BECOME SICK FOR FOUR MONTHS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *JB *NM

Jan 15, 2004 Structure 28,000 mi

MOLD HAD DEVELOPED AROUND THE DOORS AND WINDOWS OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSED A HORRENDOUS SMELL. THE MOLD SPORES CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BECOME SICK FOR FOUR MONTHS. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *JB *NM

Jan 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT SE. VEHICLE IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS TWO TIMES FOR STRONG STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AND SHIMMY WHEN BRAKING. BOTH TIMES, EXCESSIVE WARPING AND UNEVEN WEAR FOUND ON ROTARS AND BRAKE PADS. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 32000 MILES, AND IS NOT DRIVEN IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC. ...

Jan 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT SE. VEHICLE IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS TWO TIMES FOR STRONG STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AND SHIMMY WHEN BRAKING. BOTH TIMES, EXCESSIVE WARPING AND UNEVEN WEAR FOUND ON ROTARS AND BRAKE PADS. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 32000 MILES, AND IS NOT DRIVEN IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC. ...

Jan 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT SE. VEHICLE IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS TWO TIMES FOR STRONG STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AND SHIMMY WHEN BRAKING. BOTH TIMES, EXCESSIVE WARPING AND UNEVEN WEAR FOUND ON ROTARS AND BRAKE PADS. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 32000 MILES, AND IS NOT DRIVEN IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC. ...

Jan 6, 2004 Service Brakes, Air

BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT SE. VEHICLE IN FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS TWO TIMES FOR STRONG STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION AND SHIMMY WHEN BRAKING. BOTH TIMES, EXCESSIVE WARPING AND UNEVEN WEAR FOUND ON ROTARS AND BRAKE PADS. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 32000 MILES, AND IS NOT DRIVEN IN STOP/GO TRAFFIC. ...

Oct 23, 2003 Power Train 34,857 mi

I WAS TRAVELING RUSH TRAFFIC GOING OVER A HILL WHEN THE CAR STOP AND STARTED TO REVERSE, WHILE IN DRIVE. I BRAKED AND PUT CAR IN PARK STOP THE ENGINE AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND TRIED MOVING FORWARD BUT THE CAR STILL PRECEDED BACKWARD DOWN THE HILL. I TRIED ALL GEARS INCLUDED REVERSE AND NONE WORKED...

Oct 23, 2003 Power Train 34,857 mi

I WAS TRAVELING RUSH TRAFFIC GOING OVER A HILL WHEN THE CAR STOP AND STARTED TO REVERSE, WHILE IN DRIVE. I BRAKED AND PUT CAR IN PARK STOP THE ENGINE AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND TRIED MOVING FORWARD BUT THE CAR STILL PRECEDED BACKWARD DOWN THE HILL. I TRIED ALL GEARS INCLUDED REVERSE AND NONE WORKED...

Oct 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD FRONT/REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIMESDUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AFTER 1,200 MILES. *AK

Oct 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD FRONT/REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIMESDUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AFTER 1,200 MILES. *AK

Oct 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD FRONT/REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIMESDUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AFTER 1,200 MILES. *AK

Oct 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD FRONT/REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIMESDUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AFTER 1,200 MILES. *AK

Oct 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD FRONT/REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIMESDUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AFTER 1,200 MILES. *AK

Oct 20, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER HAD FRONT/REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED THREE DIFFERENT TIMESDUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AFTER 1,200 MILES. *AK

Aug 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKES A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR OF VEHICLE. TECHNICIAN REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS.*AK

Aug 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKES A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR OF VEHICLE. TECHNICIAN REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS.*AK

Aug 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKES A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR OF VEHICLE. TECHNICIAN REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS.*AK

Aug 18, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER NOTICED AFTER DEPRESSING THE BRAKES A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT AND REAR OF VEHICLE. TECHNICIAN REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS.*AK

Jul 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash 30 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH CROSSED THE PATH OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, WHICH FORCED THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE VEHICLE HEAD ON. NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TT *CB *JB

Jul 3, 2003 Air Bags Crash 30 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING AT 25 MPH CROSSED THE PATH OF THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, WHICH FORCED THE CONSUMER TO HIT THE VEHICLE HEAD ON. NONE OF AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TT *CB *JB

Jun 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 48,100 mi

AT JUST AFTER 48,000 MILES ON THE 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES V6, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES, WHICH HAD RECENTLY BEEN REPLACED, MADE LOUD ECHOING CRUNCH NOISES. BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE BRAKES HAD ALMOST ALWAYS BEEN WOBBLY, ...

Jun 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash 48,100 mi

AT JUST AFTER 48,000 MILES ON THE 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES V6, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES, WHICH HAD RECENTLY BEEN REPLACED, MADE LOUD ECHOING CRUNCH NOISES. BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE BRAKES HAD ALMOST ALWAYS BEEN WOBBLY, ...

Jun 24, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 48,100 mi

AT JUST AFTER 48,000 MILES ON THE 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES V6, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES, WHICH HAD RECENTLY BEEN REPLACED, MADE LOUD ECHOING CRUNCH NOISES. BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE BRAKES HAD ALMOST ALWAYS BEEN WOBBLY, ...

Jun 24, 2003 Air Bags Crash 48,100 mi

AT JUST AFTER 48,000 MILES ON THE 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES V6, THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES, WHICH HAD RECENTLY BEEN REPLACED, MADE LOUD ECHOING CRUNCH NOISES. BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASED. THE BRAKES HAD ALMOST ALWAYS BEEN WOBBLY, ...

Jun 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 13,500 mi

I PURCHASE A MITSUBISHI GALANT ON JULY 23, 2003. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD 4 FRONT BRAKE CHANGE, ROTOR CUT 2 TIMES,REPLACE CALIPER, ABS / ANTI-LOCK SENSOR SENSOR REPLACE ONCE. WITH THAT BEEN THE MANGER AND ON GOING PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. I ALSO NOTICE THAT THE STEERING WHE...

Jun 4, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 13,500 mi

I PURCHASE A MITSUBISHI GALANT ON JULY 23, 2003. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD 4 FRONT BRAKE CHANGE, ROTOR CUT 2 TIMES,REPLACE CALIPER, ABS / ANTI-LOCK SENSOR SENSOR REPLACE ONCE. WITH THAT BEEN THE MANGER AND ON GOING PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT DUE TO BRAKE FAILURE. I ALSO NOTICE THAT THE STEERING WHE...

May 12, 2003 Suspension Crash 37,911 mi

ME AND MY WIFE WERE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE REAR END OF MY CAR STARTED SLIDING I TRY TO CORRECT THE FISH TALE BUT THE DRIVER REAR TIRE AND RIM FOLDED UNDER THE CAR WHICH CAUSE THE CAR TO FLIP SEVERAL TIMES NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE CAR WAS SO CRUSHED I HAD TO DIG DOWN INTO THE DITCH TO...

May 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash 37,911 mi

ME AND MY WIFE WERE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE REAR END OF MY CAR STARTED SLIDING I TRY TO CORRECT THE FISH TALE BUT THE DRIVER REAR TIRE AND RIM FOLDED UNDER THE CAR WHICH CAUSE THE CAR TO FLIP SEVERAL TIMES NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE CAR WAS SO CRUSHED I HAD TO DIG DOWN INTO THE DITCH TO...

May 12, 2003 Suspension Crash 37,911 mi

ME AND MY WIFE WERE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE REAR END OF MY CAR STARTED SLIDING I TRY TO CORRECT THE FISH TALE BUT THE DRIVER REAR TIRE AND RIM FOLDED UNDER THE CAR WHICH CAUSE THE CAR TO FLIP SEVERAL TIMES NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE CAR WAS SO CRUSHED I HAD TO DIG DOWN INTO THE DITCH TO...

May 12, 2003 Air Bags Crash 37,911 mi

ME AND MY WIFE WERE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MILES AN HOUR WHEN THE REAR END OF MY CAR STARTED SLIDING I TRY TO CORRECT THE FISH TALE BUT THE DRIVER REAR TIRE AND RIM FOLDED UNDER THE CAR WHICH CAUSE THE CAR TO FLIP SEVERAL TIMES NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED THE CAR WAS SO CRUSHED I HAD TO DIG DOWN INTO THE DITCH TO...

May 8, 2003 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE FIRST BATTERY WAS REPLACED 18 MONTHS AGO. *AK *NLM

May 8, 2003 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE FIRST BATTERY WAS REPLACED 18 MONTHS AGO. *AK *NLM

Apr 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash 26,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE FRONT OF VEHICLE HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR SCC *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash 26,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE FRONT OF VEHICLE HIT THE SIDE OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MR SCC *JB

Apr 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS V6 WITH 30,000 MILES. HAS BEEN IN SHOP OVER 5 TIMES. HAS BEEN TOWED INTO SHOP ONCE FOR NOT STARTING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS, ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. HAS SERIOUS STEERING VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. DEALER TO...

Apr 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS V6 WITH 30,000 MILES. HAS BEEN IN SHOP OVER 5 TIMES. HAS BEEN TOWED INTO SHOP ONCE FOR NOT STARTING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS, ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. HAS SERIOUS STEERING VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. DEALER TO...

Apr 8, 2003 Air Bags

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS V6 WITH 30,000 MILES. HAS BEEN IN SHOP OVER 5 TIMES. HAS BEEN TOWED INTO SHOP ONCE FOR NOT STARTING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS, ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. HAS SERIOUS STEERING VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. DEALER TO...

Apr 8, 2003 Tires

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS V6 WITH 30,000 MILES. HAS BEEN IN SHOP OVER 5 TIMES. HAS BEEN TOWED INTO SHOP ONCE FOR NOT STARTING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS, ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. HAS SERIOUS STEERING VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. DEALER TO...

Apr 8, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS V6 WITH 30,000 MILES. HAS BEEN IN SHOP OVER 5 TIMES. HAS BEEN TOWED INTO SHOP ONCE FOR NOT STARTING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS, ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. HAS SERIOUS STEERING VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. DEALER TO...

Apr 8, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS V6 WITH 30,000 MILES. HAS BEEN IN SHOP OVER 5 TIMES. HAS BEEN TOWED INTO SHOP ONCE FOR NOT STARTING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS, ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. HAS SERIOUS STEERING VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. DEALER TO...

Apr 8, 2003 Air Bags

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS V6 WITH 30,000 MILES. HAS BEEN IN SHOP OVER 5 TIMES. HAS BEEN TOWED INTO SHOP ONCE FOR NOT STARTING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS, ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. HAS SERIOUS STEERING VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. DEALER TO...

Apr 8, 2003 Tires

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT LS V6 WITH 30,000 MILES. HAS BEEN IN SHOP OVER 5 TIMES. HAS BEEN TOWED INTO SHOP ONCE FOR NOT STARTING DUE TO FUEL INJECTION PROBLEMS. WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE SIDE AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS, ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. HAS SERIOUS STEERING VIBRATION WHEN DRIVING. DEALER TO...

Apr 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

MITSUBISHI GALANT GTZ ONLY GETTING 11 MI/GALLON. CAR WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. ALL MILES DRIVEN ARE HIGHWAY MILES. *JB

Apr 1, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

MITSUBISHI GALANT GTZ ONLY GETTING 11 MI/GALLON. CAR WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. ALL MILES DRIVEN ARE HIGHWAY MILES. *JB

Mar 27, 2003 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB...............*AK

Mar 27, 2003 Air Bags Crash 43,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB...............*AK

Mar 26, 2003 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON MARCH 17 2003. MY CAR WAS TOTALED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS CAVED IN. THE PROBLEM WAS, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO. THE TYPE OF VEHICLE WAS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES...

Mar 26, 2003 Air Bags Crash

I WAS IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON MARCH 17 2003. MY CAR WAS TOTALED IN THE ACCIDENT. THE ENTIRE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS CAVED IN. THE PROBLEM WAS, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE ACCIDENT LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO. THE TYPE OF VEHICLE WAS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES. I WAS GOING APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES...

Mar 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 27,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED. THE BREAKS BEGAN SQUEAKING THEN THEY FAILED WHEN TRYING TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. SLID INTO THE INTERSECTION AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS CAR SAVED MY WIFE'S LIFE WITH THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS BUT ALSO CAUSED THE WRECK. THE CARS FLUIDS ARE SERVICED REGULARLY AND HAD ALL FLUIDS, THE CAR J...

Mar 19, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 27,000 mi

BRAKES FAILED. THE BREAKS BEGAN SQUEAKING THEN THEY FAILED WHEN TRYING TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT. SLID INTO THE INTERSECTION AND CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. THIS CAR SAVED MY WIFE'S LIFE WITH THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS BUT ALSO CAUSED THE WRECK. THE CARS FLUIDS ARE SERVICED REGULARLY AND HAD ALL FLUIDS, THE CAR J...

Mar 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,500 mi

THE ENGINE STALLED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP.*JB THE ENGINE STALLED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THERE IS NO WARNING OR INDICATION IN WHICH TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO STALL. *MR

Mar 7, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 28,500 mi

THE ENGINE STALLED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP.*JB THE ENGINE STALLED, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP. THERE IS NO WARNING OR INDICATION IN WHICH TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE VEHICLE IS ABOUT TO STALL. *MR

Jan 7, 2003 Unknown Or Other 1,000 mi

SEE MY WEBSITE AT WWW.ALL-LEMONS.COM FOR DETAILED AND PICTURES OF THE CAR. PLUS VISIT HTTP://CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEW_32954.HTML FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS VEHICLE. *JB ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****770827

Jan 7, 2003 Unknown Or Other 1,000 mi

SEE MY WEBSITE AT WWW.ALL-LEMONS.COM FOR DETAILED AND PICTURES OF THE CAR. PLUS VISIT HTTP://CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEW_32954.HTML FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS VEHICLE. *JB ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****770827

Dec 5, 2002 Electrical System 32,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HORN, IN ORDER TO STOP THE NOISE HE HAS TO OPEN THE HOOD AND UNPLUGGED, DEALER WILL FIX THE PROBLEM FOR $800 DOLLARS. TS CONSUMER IS AWARE THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO REPLACE THE HORN PAD ASSEMBLY. *TT

Dec 5, 2002 Electrical System 32,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE HORN, IN ORDER TO STOP THE NOISE HE HAS TO OPEN THE HOOD AND UNPLUGGED, DEALER WILL FIX THE PROBLEM FOR $800 DOLLARS. TS CONSUMER IS AWARE THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO REPLACE THE HORN PAD ASSEMBLY. *TT

Nov 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. AIRBAG LIGHT HAS GONE ON AND OFF PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Power Train

WHEN EVER VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THE DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IN WHICH NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. AIRBAG LIGHT HAS GONE ON AND OFF PRIOR TO ACCIDENT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Nov 7, 2002 Power Train

WHEN EVER VEHICLE IS IN REVERSE THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE. TOOK TO DEALER AND THE DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO BLOW HORN TO AVOID A COLLISION. THE HORN DID NOT WORK. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURE. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO BLOW HORN TO AVOID A COLLISION. THE HORN DID NOT WORK. VEHICLE WAS CHECKED BY DEALER WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF FAILURE. TS

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE THE BEGINNING. VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING ANY SPEED, DEALER COULDN'T LOCATE THE PROBLEM AND PADS WHERE FINE. WITHEN A FEW MONTHS I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND HAD THE ROTORS TURNED, I STILL HAVE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. I;VE HEARD ABOUT A FACTORY RECALL ON THE BRAKES BUT COULDN'T LO...

Sep 19, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKE PROBLEMS SINCE THE BEGINNING. VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING ANY SPEED, DEALER COULDN'T LOCATE THE PROBLEM AND PADS WHERE FINE. WITHEN A FEW MONTHS I REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND HAD THE ROTORS TURNED, I STILL HAVE THE VIBRATION PROBLEM. I;VE HEARD ABOUT A FACTORY RECALL ON THE BRAKES BUT COULDN'T LO...

Sep 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

AFTER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE I PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT STARTED RACING ON ITS OWN I APPLIED BRAKES BUT IT JUST WOULDN'T STOP ENDED UP HITTING 2 OTHER VEHICLES.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE I PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT STARTED RACING ON ITS OWN I APPLIED BRAKES BUT IT JUST WOULDN'T STOP ENDED UP HITTING 2 OTHER VEHICLES.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

AFTER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE I PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT STARTED RACING ON ITS OWN I APPLIED BRAKES BUT IT JUST WOULDN'T STOP ENDED UP HITTING 2 OTHER VEHICLES.*AK

Sep 17, 2002 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

AFTER BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE I PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND IT STARTED RACING ON ITS OWN I APPLIED BRAKES BUT IT JUST WOULDN'T STOP ENDED UP HITTING 2 OTHER VEHICLES.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Air Bags

THERE WERE NO DUAL AIRBAGS INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN HE PURCHASED IT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Sep 6, 2002 Air Bags

THERE WERE NO DUAL AIRBAGS INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHEN HE PURCHASED IT. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND BRAKE PULSATION. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND WARPED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES TO ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION IN WHICH THE PROBLEM REMAINED. THE TIRES WERE CHANGED 11 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE VIBRATION REMAINED AND WAS MOST NOTICEABLE ...

Aug 29, 2002 Fuel System, Other

THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND BRAKE PULSATION. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND WARPED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES TO ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION IN WHICH THE PROBLEM REMAINED. THE TIRES WERE CHANGED 11 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE VIBRATION REMAINED AND WAS MOST NOTICEABLE ...

Aug 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND BRAKE PULSATION. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND WARPED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES TO ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION IN WHICH THE PROBLEM REMAINED. THE TIRES WERE CHANGED 11 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE VIBRATION REMAINED AND WAS MOST NOTICEABLE ...

Aug 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND BRAKE PULSATION. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND WARPED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES TO ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION IN WHICH THE PROBLEM REMAINED. THE TIRES WERE CHANGED 11 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE VIBRATION REMAINED AND WAS MOST NOTICEABLE ...

Aug 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND BRAKE PULSATION. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND WARPED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES TO ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION IN WHICH THE PROBLEM REMAINED. THE TIRES WERE CHANGED 11 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE VIBRATION REMAINED AND WAS MOST NOTICEABLE ...

Aug 29, 2002 Fuel System, Other

THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND BRAKE PULSATION. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND WARPED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES TO ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION IN WHICH THE PROBLEM REMAINED. THE TIRES WERE CHANGED 11 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE VIBRATION REMAINED AND WAS MOST NOTICEABLE ...

Aug 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND BRAKE PULSATION. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND WARPED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES TO ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION IN WHICH THE PROBLEM REMAINED. THE TIRES WERE CHANGED 11 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE VIBRATION REMAINED AND WAS MOST NOTICEABLE ...

Aug 29, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THERE WAS A VIBRATION AND BRAKE PULSATION. THE FRONT ROTORS WERE INSPECTED AND WERE FOUND WARPED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES TO ELIMINATE THE VIBRATION IN WHICH THE PROBLEM REMAINED. THE TIRES WERE CHANGED 11 TIMES IN LESS THAN A YEAR. THE VIBRATION REMAINED AND WAS MOST NOTICEABLE ...

Aug 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE BRAKES ON MY CAR HAVE BEEN GIVING PROBLEMS EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. I CHANGE THE FRONT BRAKES AT THE REQUEST OF THE DEALERS AND PAID ALMOST $300. THE BRAKES STILL GIVE PROBLEM, THEY BRAKE VERY SLOWLY, FOREVER SQUEEKING AND GIVE OFF A DARK FIBRE TO THE RIM OF THE CAR.*AK

Aug 28, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

THE BRAKES ON MY CAR HAVE BEEN GIVING PROBLEMS EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR. I CHANGE THE FRONT BRAKES AT THE REQUEST OF THE DEALERS AND PAID ALMOST $300. THE BRAKES STILL GIVE PROBLEM, THEY BRAKE VERY SLOWLY, FOREVER SQUEEKING AND GIVE OFF A DARK FIBRE TO THE RIM OF THE CAR.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND SHE HIT VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND SHE HIT VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND SHE HIT VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH ON A SIDE STREET ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE, AND SHE HIT VEHICLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE, AND AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN A REAR ENDE ACCIDENT. AIRBAGS DIDNT DEPLOY ON DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDES.*AK

Aug 12, 2002 Air Bags Crash

CAR WAS IN A REAR ENDE ACCIDENT. AIRBAGS DIDNT DEPLOY ON DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDES.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES AFTER LENGTHY HIGHWAY DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKING FEELS SOME PULSATION IN BRAKE PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES DURING BRAKING. VIBRATION CAN ALSO BE FELT IN PASSENGER SEATBACK. DEALER FOUND RUNOUT OF ROTORS AND TIRES WERE BALANCED. HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TT

Jul 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES AFTER LENGTHY HIGHWAY DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKING FEELS SOME PULSATION IN BRAKE PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES DURING BRAKING. VIBRATION CAN ALSO BE FELT IN PASSENGER SEATBACK. DEALER FOUND RUNOUT OF ROTORS AND TIRES WERE BALANCED. HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TT

Jul 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THERE ARE OVERPOWERING NOXIOUS FUMES INSIDE WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE. DEALER UNABLE TO VERIFY. *TT

Jul 30, 2002 Suspension

CONSUMER STATES AFTER LENGTHY HIGHWAY DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKING FEELS SOME PULSATION IN BRAKE PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES DURING BRAKING. VIBRATION CAN ALSO BE FELT IN PASSENGER SEATBACK. DEALER FOUND RUNOUT OF ROTORS AND TIRES WERE BALANCED. HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TT

Jul 30, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CONSUMER STATES AFTER LENGTHY HIGHWAY DRIVING AND WHEN BRAKING FEELS SOME PULSATION IN BRAKE PEDAL AND STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIES DURING BRAKING. VIBRATION CAN ALSO BE FELT IN PASSENGER SEATBACK. DEALER FOUND RUNOUT OF ROTORS AND TIRES WERE BALANCED. HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TT

Jul 30, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THERE ARE OVERPOWERING NOXIOUS FUMES INSIDE WHEN FIRST STARTING VEHICLE. DEALER UNABLE TO VERIFY. *TT

Jul 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 29, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. VEHICLE TOTALLED.*AK

Jul 2, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH AND INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED ON IMPACT. VEHICLE TOTALLED.*AK

Jul 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED ALONG WITH BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. TWO FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED AND GLAZED AND WILL BE REPLACED. BRAKES WILL BE SERVICED FOR FOURTH TIME WITHIN TWO MONTHS, AND THE PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED. PLEASE...

Jul 1, 2002 Power Train

ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED ALONG WITH BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. TWO FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED AND GLAZED AND WILL BE REPLACED. BRAKES WILL BE SERVICED FOR FOURTH TIME WITHIN TWO MONTHS, AND THE PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED. PLEASE...

Jul 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED ALONG WITH BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. TWO FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED AND GLAZED AND WILL BE REPLACED. BRAKES WILL BE SERVICED FOR FOURTH TIME WITHIN TWO MONTHS, AND THE PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED. PLEASE...

Jul 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED ALONG WITH BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. TWO FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED AND GLAZED AND WILL BE REPLACED. BRAKES WILL BE SERVICED FOR FOURTH TIME WITHIN TWO MONTHS, AND THE PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED. PLEASE...

Jul 1, 2002 Power Train

ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED ALONG WITH BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. TWO FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED AND GLAZED AND WILL BE REPLACED. BRAKES WILL BE SERVICED FOR FOURTH TIME WITHIN TWO MONTHS, AND THE PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED. PLEASE...

Jul 1, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS LIGHT AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED ALONG WITH BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. TWO FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED AND GLAZED AND WILL BE REPLACED. BRAKES WILL BE SERVICED FOR FOURTH TIME WITHIN TWO MONTHS, AND THE PROBLEM HAS PROGRESSED. PLEASE...

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT ANY GIVEN SPEED, VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Jun 7, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE WOULD STALL AT ANY GIVEN SPEED, VEHICLE BEEN TO DEALER ON TWO OCCASIONS AND PROBLEM REOCCURRED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

May 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSES VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND AT THE LAST SEVERAL ROTATIONS OF WHEELS A TREMENDOUS CLUNKING OCCURES IT SEEMS IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. ON HILLS THE BRAKES TEND TO RELEASE AND THE CAR ROLLS FORWARD SEVERAL INCHES.*AK

May 11, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSES VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND AT THE LAST SEVERAL ROTATIONS OF WHEELS A TREMENDOUS CLUNKING OCCURES IT SEEMS IN THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. ON HILLS THE BRAKES TEND TO RELEASE AND THE CAR ROLLS FORWARD SEVERAL INCHES.*AK

Apr 22, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE JUST STOPPED, WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN TRANSMISSION *AK

Apr 22, 2002 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE JUST STOPPED, WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECT IN TRANSMISSION *AK

Mar 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

ON JANUARY 30, 2002, I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE 78 EXPRESS. I WAS GOING ABOUT 65-70 MILES PER HOUR IN THE RIGHT LANE. A CAR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC CROSSED OVER THE HAZARD LINES AND I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR. I WAS DRIVING A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES. MY CAR BEGIN TO SPIN AND I ...

Mar 22, 2002 Air Bags Crash

ON JANUARY 30, 2002, I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE 78 EXPRESS. I WAS GOING ABOUT 65-70 MILES PER HOUR IN THE RIGHT LANE. A CAR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC CROSSED OVER THE HAZARD LINES AND I SWERVED TO AVOID HITTING THE CAR. I WAS DRIVING A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT ES. MY CAR BEGIN TO SPIN AND I ...

Mar 14, 2002 Suspension

FRONT END SUSPENSION IS VIBRATING AND PULSATING WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Mar 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. SECOND TIME COMING FIVE MONTHS AFTER FIRST ONE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Mar 14, 2002 Suspension

FRONT END SUSPENSION IS VIBRATING AND PULSATING WHEN CONSUMER IS DRIVING VEHICLE. THIS CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIME. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Mar 14, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE. SECOND TIME COMING FIVE MONTHS AFTER FIRST ONE. CONTACTED DEALER.*AK

Feb 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I REAR ENDED A STOPPED VEHICLE GOING 50 MPH AND AIR BAGS DIDNT WORK. WHAT DO I DO. *AK

Feb 25, 2002 Air Bags Crash

I REAR ENDED A STOPPED VEHICLE GOING 50 MPH AND AIR BAGS DIDNT WORK. WHAT DO I DO. *AK

Feb 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED, AFTER INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE DEALER DETERMINED THAT RADIATOR HAD A PINHOLE. *AK. *SLC

Feb 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING, AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED, AFTER INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE DEALER DETERMINED THAT RADIATOR HAD A PINHOLE. *AK. *SLC

Jan 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT ANY SPEED A VIOLENT VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT CANNOT LOCATE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 29, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT ANY SPEED A VIOLENT VIBRATION CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL, DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, BUT CANNOT LOCATE SOURCE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 21, 2002 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A FAULTY TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE, CLAIM 43-R857-994. *SLC

Jan 21, 2002 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A FAULTY TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE, CLAIM 43-R857-994. *SLC

Jan 21, 2002 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A FAULTY TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE, CLAIM 43-R857-994. *SLC

Jan 21, 2002 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, POSSIBLY CAUSED BY A FAULTY TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE, CLAIM 43-R857-994. *SLC

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE INSURED STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#09-5041-237)

Jan 17, 2002 Power Train Fire

THE INSURED STATED THAT POSSIBLY, THE COOLER LINE CAUSED FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#43-R857-994)

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE INSURED STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#09-5041-237)

Jan 17, 2002 Power Train Fire

THE INSURED STATED THAT POSSIBLY, THE COOLER LINE CAUSED FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#43-R857-994)

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE INSURED STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#09-5041-237)

Jan 17, 2002 Power Train Fire

THE INSURED STATED THAT POSSIBLY, THE COOLER LINE CAUSED FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#43-R857-994)

Jan 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

THE INSURED STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#09-5041-237)

Jan 17, 2002 Power Train Fire

THE INSURED STATED THAT POSSIBLY, THE COOLER LINE CAUSED FIRE.*JB(CLAIM#43-R857-994)

Jan 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR DOESN'T ALWAYS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Jan 5, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

CAR DOESN'T ALWAYS COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *AK

Dec 18, 2001 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A LEAK. DEALER STATED IT WAS COMING FROM TRANSMISSION. DEALER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, AND WITHIN 15 MINUTES, CONSUMER PULLED OVER/ GOT OUT, AND WATCHED VEHICLE CATCH ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Dec 18, 2001 Power Train Fire

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A LEAK. DEALER STATED IT WAS COMING FROM TRANSMISSION. DEALER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, AND WITHIN 15 MINUTES, CONSUMER PULLED OVER/ GOT OUT, AND WATCHED VEHICLE CATCH ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

Oct 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN BREAKING.

Oct 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN BREAKING.

Oct 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN BREAKING.

Oct 11, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THERE HAS BEEN EXCESSIVE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHEN BREAKING.

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE IS JUST 9 MONTHS OLD, AND WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED ROTOR TURNING. CONSUMER HAD BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT HANDLING OF VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASING IT IN NOVEMBER, 2000. *AK

Aug 28, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE IS JUST 9 MONTHS OLD, AND WAS TOLD THAT VEHICLE NEEDED ROTOR TURNING. CONSUMER HAD BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT HANDLING OF VEHICLE SINCE PURCHASING IT IN NOVEMBER, 2000. *AK

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 09-5041-237. *SLC

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 09-5041-237. *SLC

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 09-5041-237. *SLC

Aug 20, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CLAIM 09-5041-237. *SLC

Aug 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON ON DRIVERS SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. CONSUMER FELT IF AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED SOME OF THE INJURIES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SO BAD.*AK

Aug 14, 2001 Air Bags Crash

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 65 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON ON DRIVERS SIDE. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED. CONSUMER FELT IF AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED SOME OF THE INJURIES WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN SO BAD.*AK

Jul 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN SPUTTERING, CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO SEE FLAMES AND SMOKE, THERE WAS A RECALL, C0104C, REGARDING SPARKING IN THE ENGINE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE, ALSO, TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE, THE FIRES CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC

Jul 23, 2001 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN SPUTTERING, CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO SEE FLAMES AND SMOKE, THERE WAS A RECALL, C0104C, REGARDING SPARKING IN THE ENGINE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE, ALSO, TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE, THE FIRES CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC

Jul 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN SPUTTERING, CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO SEE FLAMES AND SMOKE, THERE WAS A RECALL, C0104C, REGARDING SPARKING IN THE ENGINE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE, ALSO, TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE, THE FIRES CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC

Jul 23, 2001 Power Train Fire

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE BEGAN SPUTTERING, CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO SEE FLAMES AND SMOKE, THERE WAS A RECALL, C0104C, REGARDING SPARKING IN THE ENGINE WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE, ALSO, TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE WAS FOUND DEFECTIVE, THE FIRES CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *SLC

Jun 19, 2001 Power Train

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...

Jun 19, 2001 Suspension

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...

Jun 19, 2001 Power Train

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...

Jun 19, 2001 Suspension

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...

Apr 24, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEATBELT BECAME DETACHED FROM SIDE OF VEHICLE, WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

Apr 24, 2001 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SEATBELT BECAME DETACHED FROM SIDE OF VEHICLE, WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *AK

Apr 24, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME, NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.*AK

Mar 23, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND UPON SHIFTING GEAR INTO DRIVE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO HIT A WALL. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 23, 2001 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND UPON SHIFTING GEAR INTO DRIVE ENGINE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO HIT A WALL. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

Mar 21, 2001 Seats

SRS LIGHT STAYED ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BACKS, SINCE THEY CLAIMED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAGS WERE THE PROBLEM. THE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON SINCE THE REPAIR. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG COVER DID NOT PROPERLY FIT. THIS UNIT WAS ALSO REPLACED. THIS RE...

Mar 21, 2001 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT STAYED ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BACKS, SINCE THEY CLAIMED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAGS WERE THE PROBLEM. THE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON SINCE THE REPAIR. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG COVER DID NOT PROPERLY FIT. THIS UNIT WAS ALSO REPLACED. THIS RE...

Mar 21, 2001 Seats

SRS LIGHT STAYED ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BACKS, SINCE THEY CLAIMED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAGS WERE THE PROBLEM. THE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON SINCE THE REPAIR. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG COVER DID NOT PROPERLY FIT. THIS UNIT WAS ALSO REPLACED. THIS RE...

Mar 21, 2001 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT STAYED ON CONTINUOUSLY WHILE CAR WAS IN MOTION. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT BACKS, SINCE THEY CLAIMED THAT THE SIDE AIR BAGS WERE THE PROBLEM. THE LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON SINCE THE REPAIR. ALSO, THE STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG COVER DID NOT PROPERLY FIT. THIS UNIT WAS ALSO REPLACED. THIS RE...

Mar 10, 2001 Power Train Crash

DID NOT GO INTO OR STAY IN PARK. *AK

Mar 10, 2001 Power Train Crash

DID NOT GO INTO OR STAY IN PARK. *AK

Mar 5, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL; HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Mar 5, 2001 Air Bags

AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ILLUMINATED WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL; HOWEVER, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK

Feb 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash

I RAN INTO A CENTER DIVIDER ONTHE HIGHWAY AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK.CRASH CAUSED BY LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

I RAN INTO A CENTER DIVIDER ONTHE HIGHWAY AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK.CRASH CAUSED BY LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Air Bags Crash

I RAN INTO A CENTER DIVIDER ONTHE HIGHWAY AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK.CRASH CAUSED BY LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 19, 2001 Seat Belts Crash

I RAN INTO A CENTER DIVIDER ONTHE HIGHWAY AND MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND SEATBELT DID NOT LOCK.CRASH CAUSED BY LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK

Feb 15, 2001 Steering Crash

LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AFTER MAKING RIGHT TURN. COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE AFTER LEAVING ROADWAY. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****740967

Feb 15, 2001 Steering Crash

LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AFTER MAKING RIGHT TURN. COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE AFTER LEAVING ROADWAY. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****740967

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 00V299001/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TRYING TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. FIRST DEALERSHIP DENIED KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL. CURRENTLY, NO ONE AT DEALERSHIP IS RESPONDING TO CONSUMER'S LETTERS AND TELEPHONE CALLS. POINT OF CONTACT AT DEALER IS...

Jan 23, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL 00V299001/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. CONSUMER HAS BEEN TRYING TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT TO HAVE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. FIRST DEALERSHIP DENIED KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL. CURRENTLY, NO ONE AT DEALERSHIP IS RESPONDING TO CONSUMER'S LETTERS AND TELEPHONE CALLS. POINT OF CONTACT AT DEALER IS...