2001 Mitsubishi GALANT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
151 owner complaints analyzed
7 distinct recall campaigns
60,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 79 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags:Frontal is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 151 complaints (11.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 36 | 23.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 16 | 10.6% |
| Steering behavior | 14 | 9.3% |
| Engine operation | 13 | 8.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 4.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 17 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 12 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 11 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 |
| Structure:Body | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 6 |
Air Bags:Frontal: 17; Air Bags: 13; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 12; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 11; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 8; Structure:Body: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 22 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 14 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 15 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 22; 50,000 to 74,999: 14; 75,000 to 99,999: 15; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 7
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (22). 72 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
2001: 16; 2002: 28; 2003: 17; 2004: 19; 2005: 14; 2006: 10; 2007: 8; 2008: 12; 2009: 10; 2010: 4; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 5; 2015: 3; 2016: 1; 2020: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags:Frontal leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 36 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 16 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 14 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10010721 · 2003-03-19 (March 19, 2003)
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 JUST FAILED TO STOP. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010721 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014102 · 2003-04-08 (April 8, 2003)
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 TOLD US IT WAS ONLY THE TIRES AND THEY OVERINFLATED MY TIRES TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED AND HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE VEHICLE HAD 15,000 MILES AND TIRES WERE PROPERLY ROTATED AND BALANCED. CONCERNED THAT VEHICLE POSES SERIOUS SAFETY H…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10014102 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107203 · 2005-01-11 (January 11, 2005)
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH TRANSMISSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 69,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107203 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10146018 · 2005-12-23 (December 23, 2005)
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 OFF FOR JUST A WEEK. NOW THEY SAY WE HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND QUOTE OF $2,000 PLUS FOR A REBUILT TRANSMISSION. THEY STATED THAT IF WE HAD TAKEN THE CAR TO THEM THE FIRST SIGN OF SHIFTING, THEY MIGHT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO FIX IT. A RECALL …
Owner-reported narrative. 117,679 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011096 · 2003-03-07 (March 7, 2003)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 28,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011096 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10078532 · 2004-06-21 (June 21, 2004)
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 ACCELERATED TO WELL AT ALL SOMETIMES. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10078532 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10017755 · 2003-05-08 (May 8, 2003)
THE BATTERY FAILED AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE FIRST BATTERY WAS REPLACED 18 MONTHS AGO. *AK *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10017755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10131045 · 2005-08-02 (August 2, 2005)
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 MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAY THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THIS HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME ON JULY 11, 2005.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10131045 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10087868 · 2004-08-13 (August 13, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 77,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10087868 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10220254 · 2008-03-06 (March 6, 2008)
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 IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V069000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 213,748. UPDATED 3/25/08 *CN UPDATED 03/25/08 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 180,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10220254 at NHTSA ↗