Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 06012004 | 06/01/2004 | 10014399 | Cold engine misfire. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| 10012002 | 10/01/2002 | 10014396 | Mil on hot engine misfire no driveability concerns. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| 07012004 | 07/01/2004 | 10014191 | Intermittent rough idle engine stops. *eh | 04/28/2005 | |
| 09012002 | 09/01/2002 | 10014193 | Cold engine misfire. *eh | 04/28/2005 | |
| 0413011 | 04/01/2005 | 0513009 | 10010660 | Power train module reprogramming for dianostic trouble code p0125. *eh | 12/03/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0513004 | 03/01/2005 | 0513004R | 10015818 | Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for cold engine misfire / hot soak restart / rough idle. revision. *tt | 08/12/2005 |
| 0213015R | 02/01/2005 | 0513004 | 10000282 | Incorrect powertrain control module (pcm) software parameters may cause a misfire condition when the engine is cold, setting diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0300 through p0306 in the pcm. *tt | 02/21/2003 |
| 84 | 07/01/2002 | 636956 | Bulletin review tsb-02-11-002 regarding crankshaft identification marks - service manual revision. *tt | 11/15/2002 | |
| TSB0211002 | 06/01/2002 | TSB0211002 | 635109 | Information on crankshaft identification marks - service manual revision. *tt | 10/18/2002 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 84 | 07/01/2002 | 636955 | Bulletin review sr-02-002 regarding engine control harness safety recall campaign. *tt | 11/15/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 78 | 01/01/2002 | 629331 | Subject regarding exhaust flex pipe breakage. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 0317002 | 03/01/2003 | 0317002 | 10002266 | Corrected vacuum hose routing diagrams - service manual revision. *tt | 08/20/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 01/06/2012 | 68000 | ||
| I am having problems with my car not wanting to start. this has been going on for quite some time. i took it to the dealer and they replaced the cam shaft censor after a month or two the starting problem started again. i then had the coils, wires and battery cable replace and still have the problem. i want to know if there has been recalls for these problems no i have not been told. i only have 68000 miles on this car and should not be having this problem. | |||
| 06/03/2008 | 101000 | 1 | |
| I have a 02 galant that with out any warning signs at all the whole car just shut down and stopped working while driving come to find out its the engine i don't understand why because i was keeping the car up to date on services needed it would cost more than the car is worth to get fixed so for know im stuck with a monthly payment and a broke down car in my driveway. *tr | |||
| 12/16/2003 | 74000 | 1 | |
| Heater not working in 2002 mitsubishi galant. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2007 | 83072 | 3 | |
| I purchased my vehicle used from a dealership here locally, and have had problems with it ever since i bought it in late may of 2007, my brakes have started to squeak, i overheated due to either a faulty water pump and/or thermostat, and i have noticed that the steering pulled slightly to the right, and i put new tires on it and it was aligned before purchased. the dealership i bought it from may only be able to run a diagnostics on it, and might not have the tools to fix it. the nearest mitsubishi dealership is 180 miles away. warranty covers water pump and a rental of up to $35 a day, but in order to get a rental, i have to get a diagnostics done to make sure it is a covered component under my warrany i won't be able to get a diagnostics ran for at least several days, leaving me without a vehicle. dealership refused to loan a car off of the lot.*ak | |||
| 04/03/2007 | 85000 | 3 | 02/05/2002 |
| On my 2002 mitsubishi galant with the 3.0 liter engine, the heat occasionally fails to provide warm air. the fan works, the car is at a normal running temperature, and all hoses are warm. the heater control motor is failing. the part is cheap but you have to remove most of the dash board to replace it. the dealer charges an unusually large amount to fix it, anywhere from $300 - $600. *jb | |||
| 02/18/2006 | 1 | 05/12/2002 | |
| Mitsubishi car is a 2002. i am getting no heat in my car and it seems as though there are many other people who aren't getting any heat as well. there has to be a recall or something for this...because my car is fairly new (only a couple of years old). *nm | |||
| 09/03/2005 | 3 | 08/02/2002 | |
| Dt: the contact stated car has been stalling for several years. when she took vehicle to the dealer, they told her the problem emerged because of low maintenance on the car. she tool vehicle for service, but not to the dealer because it was too expensive. since 3-2003 water leaked into the car. water build up inside of the car from the air conditioner. also, had electrical problems. when the water accumulated in the car it will lock on its own. the air conditioner will not come on sometimes. there was mold in the car because of the water. the car seat was soaked from the water. on 9-3-05, after taking the car to the dealership, she picked it up and the water built up in the car again. *ak | |||
| 05/15/2003 | 22616 | ||
| Airconditioning leaks from beneath glove compartment. drained twice but company will not repair if there is the presence of any outside material such as a leaf, a piece of debris that they claim is in the system. dealer repair stated that there is something in the body that is allowing debris to get in and when consumer indicated that was a car defect dealer said that there was nothing they could do. therefore, defect in body caused problem with cooling system and neither is covered by warranty. consumer is actively seeking remedy for this problem. car handles like garbage. tires have been replaced, brakes, alignment done twice and the car pulled to the right still. after brakes were done car actually pulled more to left. the car stinks. steering said to have no problem yet see above. the car stinks. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/05/2007 | 24139 | 20 | 07/02/2005 |
| Since purchase of 2002 mitsubishi galant have had numerous problems with squeaking brakes, rotors replaced twice since purchased 7/05. was told by dealer that squeaking was from driving habits; nothing wrong with brakes. had to take vehicle to private mechanic. also, problems with air conditioning. hot air blows out bottom vents by floor. air doesn't get cold either. have had vehicle air conditioner charged both last spring and also this spring. within 2 weeks air only gets semi-cool and floor vents blow really hot air at all times. this vehicle is a disgrace. more trouble than enjoyment. only good thing is appearance and style. mitsubishi has had numerous complaints about both the brakes and air conditioning on their 2002 galantes. poor quality automobile. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2006 | 93000 | 1 | 06/26/2002 |
| Heat is not working in 2002 mitsubishi galant. replaced thermostat and flushed coolant system. still no heat. heater has mad a buzzing noise when turning on for past two years. now this year no heat. i saw that many people have had this problem on mitsubishi forum website. if this is such a common problem there should be a recall. i have a 2 year old daughter and i need heat in the winter. i would like to request that there be a recall on this problem. *nm | |||
| 04/17/2004 | 1 | 08/27/2001 | |
| Faulty water pump caused auto to run hot causing extensive damage to engine dealership/extended warranty wil not cover damages to engine, they only replaced water pump auto under warranty. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/26/2006 | 1 | 07/08/2002 | |
| I have a 2002 galant, it was the first brand new car i bought for myself, the brakes squeaked the first day i've had to get the breaks done twice already and it only has 64,000 miles i've also gone through 2 sets of tires i'm about to buy new tires this week. in the last 2 months i've noticed it drives a lot harder now, there's odd noises coming out of the engine and it sounds like something is rubbing on the front tires when i drive. it pulls to the left really bad when i brake. if it's idling it sounds like it's struggling for air and shakes a little. i'm not even done paying for this car yet. *nm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 07/01/2009 | 126000 | 2 | 12/23/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi galant. the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. he towed the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the intake manifold; however, the failure recurred eight months later. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer and they replaced the intake manifold again. this time the repairs only lasted two months before failing again. the vehicle is currently being towed back to the dealer. the intake manifold is prone to cracking where it is connected to the throttle body. through research, the contact found this to be a very common issue with this year, make, and model vehicle. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls. the contact believes that a recall should be issued due to the manufacturer defect. the failure mileage was 126,000 and current mileage was 147,000. updated 08/04/09. *lj the consumer stated the intake manifold was prone to cracking since it is connected to the throttle body. updated 08/06/09*jb | |||