2003 Mitsubishi Galant problems, complaints & recalls

2022-03-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System

“check engine light suddenly came on and the vehicle lost all engine power and driving capabilities while driving at a low speed, turning a corner. there had been no other issues or indication of a failure of any kind. the car was pulled over on the roadside out of traffic and was able to be restarted with no problem. it was taken to a nearby auto p…”

2021-01-26 · Power Train · 188,037 mi

“check engine light came on and the car quit on me when i was driving it…”

2015-09-27 · Unknown Or Other · 95,000 mi

“frequent clogging of a/c drain and drainage into driver side foot hold. the service department is unable to clean drain tube at this point. the car is not parked under or near trees. …”

2015-04-24 · Electrical System · 111,126 mi

“the horn which is part of the airbag stayed on when i used my keyless entry remote to lock the car. i had to hit the horn button in the steering wheel to make it stop. the horn once again became stuck the next day when i honked my horn on the freeway to prevent a car from colliding with me as they tried to switch lanes. i could not get the horn to …”

2014-08-04 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 87,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while traveling at approximately 40 mph, the defroster failed to activate. the contact attempted to use the temperature controls and suddenly there was an abnormal noise. the failure occurred when the defroster, a/c, or heater was activated. as a result, the contact's visibility…”

2014-05-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 177,759 mi · 💥 crash

“air bags didn't come out when accident occurred, there is smoke coming from exhaust not something is eating the gas up there is leakage coming from engine, oil, and radiator (unknown areas). *tr…”

2014-04-18 · Tires

“april 11, 2014 i was traveling up 85 north to atlanta between 9:30 pm & 10:00pm. just outside of macon county on mile marker 45 there was a car speeding in the work zone where signs were up saying unleveled road. i exchanged lanes to the right side which was the paved side and came near the bridge and hit a hard bump which made my car hop up and sl…”

2014-01-21 · Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · 150,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the heat control module was activated but cold air began to circulate out of the vents. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the defec…”

2013-12-28 · Service Brakes · 107,000 mi

“after replacing front/rear brake pads, calipers, and rotors plus applying the proper lubricant brakes not only still squeal but i am having occasional grinding mainly coming from the front disc. have had them inspected by multiple mechanics. they said everything looked fine. diagnosis has yet to be determined not only by mechanics but apparently by…”

2013-08-23 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire

“i started my car in the afternoon, then i turned on my radio 3 minutes later. then, i smelled like something burnt, that's when i saw smoke came out of the front right passenger seat door. i stopped in a random tire shop to see what was going on. a few minutes later, i saw fire coming out of the loudspeaker on the front right door. a guy from the …”