Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9923010 | 10/01/1999 | 6088731 | This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/06/2000 | |
| TSB9823014 | 09/01/1998 | TSR9723013 | 602455 | Experiencing a/t harsh 3-2 downshifts. *tt | 11/05/1998 |
| TSB9823007 | 06/01/1998 | TSB9823007 | 601998 | The park/neutral position switch continuity check table is incorrectly printed in the affected service manual pages. *yc | 09/01/1998 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| TSB9732001 | 03/01/1997 | 52094 | Noise during gear selection or vibration on acceleration (update a/t mount rubber stoppers). *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||||
| TSB9723006 | 06/01/1997 | 52611 | Ignition key difficult to remove. *tw | 08/21/1997 | |
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | |||||
| TSB9723015 | 12/01/1997 | 600571 | Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch. *tt | 05/26/1998 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9922003 | 10/01/1999 | 6088726 | This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/04/2000 | |
| TSB9622005 | 11/01/1996 | 50606 | Additional manual transaxle shift lever operational inspection - service manual revision. *tw | 05/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/04/1995 | 1 | 09/22/1995 | |
| It can be clearly seen that the car that i am leasing is a genuine lemon. it has been frustrating having this car that i feel is unsafe and has continuous problems that a unresolved since only 600 miles. (i have only 37,000 miles on it now) from this web site it is apparent that i am not the only one that is dealing with the negligence and utmost poor quality that mitsubishi calls a car. fuel gauge, front rotors, rear drums, trans coller clamp, trans mount insulator, lower control arm. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/07/2005 | 65000 | 2 | |
| Transmission failed after only 65,000 miles. had to be totally rebuilt at cost of $3,000. immediately afterwards, all four motor mounts failed. very angry and frustrated. no one can justify why the car was running fine without a single noise one day and then the transmission and then engine mounts would fail without warning. *jb | |||
| 05/12/2004 | 1 | ||
| Engine motor mounting wore out prematurely, causing transmission to jump when it was engaged from neutral to drive. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 54000 | 1 | |
| Consumer states while driving 70 mph on highway the transmission failed without warning. the vehicle was checked by the dealer who could not determine cause. ts the consumer was traveling on the highway when the vehicle quit and was unable to move across the two lanes. there was no indication of failure. *scc *jb | |||
| 05/31/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2094 | |
| Several weeks ago, the car had intermittent at transmission sluggishness trying to accelerate from a stop. felt like it was stuck in 2nd or 3rd gear, trying to downshift to 1st. on or about 6/31/02 the car transmission died, no power at idle, and barely able to coast into parking lot. at exact moment of failure, car's clock and radio also lost power. next day, upon returning to vehicle, started up and transmission engaged properly through all gears while driving in parking lot, without sluggishness. clock and radio were also working fine. i drove the car approximately 5 miles to mechanic's shop (not dealer). mechanic spent next two days trying unsuccessfully to recreate the symptoms. he also had another shop's mechanic specializing in transmission repairs inspect it. both could find nothing wrong mechanically, but suspected electrical problems inside the transmission or a related controller. on the third day of the original mecanic's testing, it died as before, barely able to get it back to the shop. he recommended a mitsubishi dealership to look at it due to the technical nature of the suspected problem area. he again reaffirmed that i should not expect any mechanical repairs. dealer (holler mitsubishi, closest located dealer) looked it over and called me back same day to inform me that an entire new transmission was needed, as well as several motor mounts. the total cost estimate for this work is $2392.58 + tax. with 66,000 miles on the car, he said after 60,000 miles it was out of warranty and repair charges are my responsibility. i strongly requested he recheck with his technician and svc mgr and to reconsider this as a goodwill warranty repair as it was a manufacturing product failure, not a normal wear and tear issue. i reiterated the findings of other mechanics - no mechanical failures found. same answer came back, out of warranty, me to pay. internet research shows lots of tranny problem history. who else can i contact for this??? please help! | |||
| 08/13/2001 | 0 | ||
| While traveling at 40 mph driver's side front end collasped, and vehicle slid 30 feet. consumer took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced cv joint/ new ball joints, and a new tire. upon recieving vehicle back from dealer gears were not shifting properly. vehicle would not downshift. please provide any furthe information.*ak | |||
| 07/31/2000 | 1 | ||
| The automatic transmission failed, consumer contacted manufacturer was informed mileage too high to be covered under warranty.*nlm | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| Automatic transmission problem. gear would not grab into 2nd gear. it jumped out of gear, and vehicle will stall. vehicle went back and forth for 1 1/2 transmissions from mitsubishi, and referred consumer to go back to mitsubishi because transmission could be defective.*ak | |||
| Transmission would shift very hard into another gear. when ever vehicle comes to a stop, it would jerk. can hear & feel it when it happens. after accelerating, would remain in one gear, and make grinding noises before changing. not at dealership.*ak | |||
| 10/13/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| On 10/13/00 the transmission went out completely. upon having my transmission rebuilt, the mechanic notified me that part of the problem was the transmission had gotten way too hot. he said he would either have to replace the radiator or add an external cooler, or they would not warranty the rebuilt transmission. i told them to go ahead and add an external cooler. upon getting ready to add an external cooler, the mechanic noted that i already had one. however it was routed incorrectly from the transmission to the external cooler to the radiator, and back to the transmission. it should have been routed from the transmission to the radiator to the external cooler, and back to the transmission. this was a manufacturing error. i am the second owner of the car and have spoken with the first owner. neither of us had the transmission worked on except for regular servicing, which obviously would not require removal of the transmission or a check of the external cooler routing. i have notified mitsubishi and they said they are not responsible due to the fact that the car is out of warranty. i believe, however, that other owners should be notified as i am sure my galant is not the only one with the external cooler routed incorrectly. i do not believe that owners should be responsible for paying $1,800 to $2,400 to have the transmission replaced due to a manufacturing error on mitsubishi's part.*ak | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/23/1999 | |||
| While driving in the local area traveling about 10mph and making a left turn at an intersection, transmission changed from 1st to 2nd gear, but vehicle started idling and rolling into the parking lot. this was not the first time this has happened. one morning upon starting vehicle, and shifting it out of park into reverse, shifting was rough, could feel transmission jumping. had the vehicle towed home. didn't contact the dealer. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Transmission failed at only 65,000 miles. is this normal? car was running fine before this happened. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 2 | 03/01/1997 | |
| When the brakes are applied the door locks and freezes. the occupants of vehicle are not able to unlock the door or roll down the window. the dealer has been notified. *ak radio cuts out when brakes are applied or turn signals are applied, battery was losing its charge and had to be jumped every morning, lighter fuse blows constantly. radio antenna inoperative. transmission was slipping. brakes noisy, lugs broken. *slc | |||
| 01/30/1998 | 2 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 20 mph the consumer stepped on the gas pedal, the pedal felt thight and consumer said she tried to shift from park to drive, but vehicle didn't go foward. instead moved backwards. she has taken vehicle to dealer before manufacturer was contacted. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission slips, shifts roughly, due to metal fragments found in transmission fluid. *dsh | |||
| 09/21/1995 | 3 | ||
| Transmission slaps when dropping into drive position. *tt | |||
| 02/02/1995 | 4 | ||
| Auto-trans: transmission locks up in lower gears; does not downshift when floored; shifts roughly; downshifts on its own. tt | |||
| 04/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle intermittently down shifts/slows down. *skd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 06/30/1995 | 0 | ||
| Gear shifter fails to shift from park to reverse/drive. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| While driving and going into a turn wheel came of the vehicle due to a bolt falling out from the axle. the tire went under the vehicle, and damaged the side of the car. the driver's side wheel separated. dlr can't find out why. *ak | |||
| 09/13/1997 | |||
| While driving about 20 mph the right front axel broke, causing the owner to lose control.the dealer has been notified. they are no going to replace the axel without the owner paying for the repairs. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 08/13/2001 | 0 | ||
| While traveling at 40 mph driver's side front end collasped, and vehicle slid 30 feet. consumer took vehicle to dealer ,and they replaced cv joint/ new ball joints, and a new tire. upon recieving vehicle back from dealer gears were not shifting properly. vehicle would not downshift. please provide any furthe information.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | |||
| Ball joint damage is due to bad boots. i would like to have these ex-rayed to prove their incompetance to do their job protecting the ball jts. the misalignment, pinching, hairline cracks or holes have caused the destruction on the control arms and ball jts. these problems put strain on the brake system thus causing rotors to warp and wear out. i would like all documentation on all galants with these problems and their results (20 susp., 25 brake, & 17 power train on your complaint issuance via net). i would like all other complaint data via telcons or written complaints in these matters. i know that this is an injustice to me as a consumer, in my heart and soul i know that this is wrong. can you assist me in obtaining recall letters (including but not limitied to #'s 99v0660001 and 99v066002)please and explain to me how a recall on a boot can be established without the cooperative parts as well. please send a copy o this complaint back to my home address and email and include please all o these notes as a hard copy. do you also maintain any records o small claims cases, independant law suits or court actions o any kind relating to this or my pursuit o justice. i am willing to go to any lengths to resolve this injustice including contact with the local district atty, and the state atty. general. also, i implore you to send this data to your associate administrator or saety assurance. i'm sorry about the lacking letter between d & g in my correspondence to you. thank you in advance or your support, assistance and any guidance you can provide me with. sincerely, vicki beaumont. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 06/30/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Rotors always warped/camshaft failure/ignition failed/windows fog | |||
| 08/05/1997 | |||
| When engaged in turning or braking there was a considerable vibration and noise coming from the front of vehicle. this was due to the driveaxle. the driveaxle was replaced on 8/11/97 by dealership. *ak | |||
| 02/07/1996 | |||
| While driving coming out of driveway plastic bag got caught in the drive chain and stopped the engine dead. please describe details. tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/14/2004 | 182541 | 1 | 02/23/2002 |
| I was driving the car on the hwy. when we reached 65 mph like a lot of these other people are saying but it was my distributor that went out. since i have a manual transmission it would start and drive but every time it reached 65 mph or 3400 rpm the engine would sputter and stall out. also i have had to put a second engine in the vehicle due to a timing belt slipping and breaking the lower unit off the car. the air conditioner pulley had 5 screws break off causing the a/c to blow out, i had to replace it . the window pulley system cable broke causing the manual window to not roll up or down on drivers side. also the wiring going to the headlights are messed up, the lights work but you have to raise the hood and mess with the back of the halogen to get it to come on. there is an unusual amount of rust on the drivers side rear on the frame. my fuel gauge when full only reads 3/4. about 2 weeks after having the car a spring in the drivers seat began poking me in the back. i got a seat from a junk yard. i have paid for all the repairs on the car so far and am looking for either retribution or someone to help with these problems from re-occurring. my incint date is when thing began to happen and till this day i am fighting battles like the tachometer begins jumping around when running at constant speeds w/o engine revving or anything. one more thing the haze on the window has caused it almost impossible to drive at night. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| The valve involved it fluid circulation was too small causing the transmission to fail. et | |||