2002 Mitsubishi Galant problems, complaints & recalls

2022-08-03 · Air Bags · 131,000 mi · 💥 crash

“the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while his son was being chased by another motorist at 40 mph, he lost control of the vehicle as he attempted to brake. the vehicle veered off the road and initially hit a garbage can that ricocheted and broke another vehicle's taillight. the vehicle continued to move forward before…”

2019-07-22 · Exterior Lighting · 80,000 mi

“i've had this 2002 mitsubishi galant for a number of years and have always had a problem with the lights. they don't shine bright enough to clearly see the road ahead. it is a constant problem. i thought it was just a problem with my car, but it seems like other people have had the same problem.…”

2016-04-13 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers · 25,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi galant. while driving at various speeds, the low beam headlights and the signal lamp failed to operate when activated. the failure recurred constantly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. …”

2015-05-26 · Air Bags · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owned a 2002 mitsubishi galant. while driving approximately 25 mph, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle at approximately 55 mph. the contact's vehicle went airborne and landed on all four wheels. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact suffered a neck injury that required medical attention.…”

2015-04-30 · Electrical System · 186,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that the cruise control light illuminated on the instrument panel without it being manually activated. the vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 186,000. updated 6/11/15*cn updated 0…”

2014-10-30 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · 105,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that the left turn signal failed to work intermittently. the vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed. the contact was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 02v147000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000…”

2013-08-30 · Air Bags · 💥 crash

“tl-the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph there was a loss of steering control and the vehicle crashed into a guard rail. the air bags failed to deploy with the impact. the driver sustained injury to the shoulder and suffered from moderate headaches. a police report was filed. the vehicle w…”

2012-11-29 · Power Train · 59,980 mi

“transmission went out. there may have been a service bulletin? not that many miles. *tr updated 12/04/12*lj…”

2012-10-24 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while exiting the vehicle she noticed a burning smell. after returning to the vehicle an hour later there was smoke being emitted from the passenger side front door. the fire was extinguished and the wires were cut to prevent further thermal events. the vehicle was able to be dr…”

2012-04-17 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · 112,000 mi

“instrument panel lights don't come on. fuses all ok, switches ok, reostat ok. could be bulbs behind instrument panel - or circuit board. can't drive at night -can't see the instrument panel. interior lights ok. blinker lights ok but won't turn off after making turn. can't get information from mitsubishi on what it may be. *js…”