2001 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-07-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 3rd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Structure 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin provides instructions and material safety data sheets for removal of rap-film adhesive residue.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-24 · TSB-23-00-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin reviews the regulations that require a label showing the reduction in load carrying capacity be affixed to vehicles when the total net weight of accessories is more than 1.5 percent of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) or 100 lbs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2023-04-21 · DEALER LETTER · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a dealer letter sent to dealers informing that mitsubishi technical training has launched the 2nd quarterly technician quiz for 2023.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-04-23 · TSB-21-00-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical service bulletin was sent to dealers to provide instructions and material safety data sheets for biosol 100 use.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-03-15 · TIN-21-00-003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical information notice was sent to dealers reminding them of the importance of customer satisfaction.
Showing the 6 most recent of 16 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2006-10-02 · Structure · 65,000 mi“the paint on the hood, top, trunk, and side of the car has faded and rusted causing the top of the car to leak inside when it rains. i had filed a complaint on june 20, 2005. i have not heard from anyone about this. i bought the car new. *jb…”
2006-03-09 · Unknown Or Other“2001 galant paint was peeling and catalytic converter engine control module came on week after purchase. *ts *jb…”
2005-07-25 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 🔥 fire“2001 galant es developed problems with the transmission.*mr the automatic transmission began slipping in and out of gear, which resulted in the consumer having the vehicle towed. the consumer had to take the vehicle back to dealer on several occasions because of the recurring transmission problem. it was determined the transmission needed to b…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.