Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 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 | |
| 0413011 | 04/01/2005 | 0513009 | 10010660 | Power train module reprogramming for dianostic trouble code p0125. *eh | 12/03/2004 |
| 0314002 | 12/01/2003 | 0314002 | 10005271 | Corrected specified engine coolant - service manual revision. *tt | 02/18/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 64000 | 1 | 08/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled suddenly without warning. the oil light illuminated on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to the dealership several times. on one occasion, a new battery was installed and the throttle was cleaned but the problem persisted. on 8-10-06 a new transmission was installed but the problem still persisted. | |||
| 01/13/2003 | 5902 | ||
| The lifters are knocking. and after 3 attemps it has yet to be fixed. i have been waiting a week now to hear from the dealership. they said they do not know what to do now. they are waiting for a factory rep. to call. half the motor has been replaced. they have already replaced the whole valve train.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 09/18/2010 | 75000 | ||
| 2003 galant es. v-6 motor. had to replace heater control valve due to no heat. clicking noise from time to time then nothing as well as no heat. no sooner did i replace that and then heat selector quit working. can not change from vents to defrost. mechanic said heater box warped and cost about 2500.00 to fix this. now pulling into the driveway, the radiator burst open on the front side. about a 4 inch opening just to the right side of cap if you are facing the car. mechanic has said all of this is very common in these cars and mitsubishi should have done something to take care of these problems as every galant made has had same issues.. | |||
| 12/15/2007 | 65500 | 1 | |
| The car had around 65,000 miles on it, and all the sudden the heat stopped working. air would blow, but it would be cold air. we replaced the thermostat, as a mechanic told me to try that, and see if it helped, but the heat was still not coming out. eventually, as it was getting really cold, we took it to the mechanic, and it cost $498.30 to fix! he said the water shut valve needed to be replaced. *tr | |||
| 05/13/2008 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Water leaks into the interior cab on the passenger side of car from the air conditioning unit located under the glove compartment. when making a left turn, the water pours inside cab causing water to pool under the carpet. also wets the wires and has caused the radio to short out so far. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2007 | 2 | 09/01/2002 | |
| Clicking noise from the vents when switching temperature gauge from cold to hot. no hot air coming from vents. fan continues to blow cold air while car is at operating temperature. not the first time it has happened. heat was restored after a few months just in time before the winter last year. it has happened again this fall and cold air continues to blow as winter approaches. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2007 | 91000 | 1 | 07/22/2003 |
| I have a 2003 mitsubishi galant purchased new with 12 miles. i have kept up maintenance on my car and have a manufacturer and extended warranty (bought from the dealer) both covering my car up to 100,00 miles. my car has 91,000 miles. i was driving down the freeway and noticed that my foot was on the gas pedal but the car was slowing down. i immediately began exiting the freeway to the right to at least try to reach the emergency lane before the car died on the freeway. while getting over smoke started coming out the hood entering the car through the air vents, by the time i crossed 4 lanes; my car looked like it was going to blow up. i jumped out the car due to fear once i was able to drift to the side. i had it towed to an auto mechanic shop where they told me my engine and transmission were blown. i had my car towed to a mitsubishi dealership for repairs and was informed (after a week of getting the run around from mitsubishi, the dealer, and the extended warranty company) that none of the maintenance would be covered. so, i the consumer have to pay an out of pocket expense of $3500. i was told by mitsubishi that it was a problem with the radiator, (temperature gauge was stuck) which caused the engine and transmission to go out and since the radiator is not covered by the manufacturer or the extended warranty then none of the repairs were covered. it took the dealer 2 weeks to start work on my car. *tr | |||
| 07/06/2007 | 91000 | 1 | 07/22/2003 |
| I have a 2003 mitsubishi galant purchased new with 12 miles. i have kept up maintenance on my car and have a manufacturer and extended warranty (bought from the dealer) both covering my car up to 100,00 miles. my car has 91,000 miles. i was driving down the freeway and noticed that my foot was on the gas pedal but the car was slowing down. i immediately began exiting the freeway to the right to atleast try to reach the emergency lane before the car died on the freeway. while getting over smoke started coming out the hood entering the car through the air vents, by the time i crossed 4 lanes; my car looked like it was going to blow up. i jumped out the car due to fear once i was able to drift to the side. i had it towed to an auto mechanic shop where they told me my engine and transmission were blown. i had my car towed to a mitsubishi dealership for repairs and was informed (after a week of getting the run around from mitsubishi, the dealer, and the extended warranty company) that none of the maintenance would be covered. so, i the consumer have to pay an out of pocket expense of $3500. i was told by mitsubishi that it was a problem with the radiator, (temperature gauge was stuck) which caused the engine and transmission to go out and since the radiator is not covered by the manufacturer or the extended warranty then none of the repairs were covered. it took the dealer 2 weeks to start work on my car. *tr | |||
| 06/19/2007 | 50000 | 2 | 12/22/2004 |
| Clicks for 10-20 seconds when i switch from ac to heater and back every time. twice while driving i switched from ac to heater and heard no clicking, but also got no heat (still blowing cold air). started happening after about 5,0000, and has been ongoing for a few months. *ak | |||
| 12/27/2002 | 3 | 12/27/2002 | |
| I purchased a 2003 mitsubishi galant in december 2002. since purchasing the car the brakes and rotors have been replaced every year. also, there is a huge list of other parts and replacements that have been done; the most recently timing belt, water pump, valve cover and gasket, heater hot water control, valve, thermostat for cooling system, etc. this car only has 44,000 miles, and it works as if it has over 200,000 miles.*ak | |||
| 01/10/2006 | 1 | ||
| Galant 2003, 55,000kms, grinding sound when turning the heater temp dial, sounds like heater control motor. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/02/2005 | 3 | ||
| Check engine light keeps coming on. told by dealership tune up would fix problem and it didn't fix it. also car is unstable when first turned on, like it's going to cut off. *nm | |||
| 04/28/2003 | 12522 | 5 | 08/22/2002 |
| Dt: 2003 mitsubishi galant - the car struggles to change gears. a new engine was placed in the car, and vehicle was still having problems with shaking. information on service provided within six months of purchase. had problems with the engine - diagnosis with engine cycle misfired and faulty spark plugs. every four to six months there were major problems with engine. . on 4/28/03 engine service light came on, indicating engine misfired. replaced piston and engine head. 9/1/04 sparks plug failed, and cylinder misfired. on 9/10/04 the engine was replaced. 12/17/04 all dashboard lights replaced. 3/28/05 diagnosed and replaced hot water valve. on 9/2/05 crank case sensor replaced. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 12/27/2002 | 3 | 12/27/2002 | |
| I purchased a 2003 mitsubishi galant in december 2002. since purchasing the car the brakes and rotors have been replaced every year. also, there is a huge list of other parts and replacements that have been done; the most recently timing belt, water pump, valve cover and gasket, heater hot water control, valve, thermostat for cooling system, etc. this car only has 44,000 miles, and it works as if it has over 200,000 miles.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/08/2003 | 11/27/2002 | ||
| When ever i crank the car up in the morning or afternoon after the car sits for a while the exhaust smells like bad eggs. the radio/cd was replace three times already and the cd player still sounds staticty when playind disc and the speakers pop when the radio is completely off. also when ever some gets in and out of the car they get shocked by it to the point where u can actually see the spark from the shock. and when the car is just siting running u can feel the car shake like it is about to cut off. | |||