Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0523004 | 07/01/2005 | 0523004 | 10016754 | 2-3 shift flare. *tt | 10/04/2005 |
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10014359 | 2-3 shift flare. *eh | 05/02/2005 | |
| 0323004 | 04/01/2003 | 10001721 | Color variation of the automatic transmission fluid (aft) used in certain mitsubishi vehicles. *tt | 06/23/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 137 | 05/01/2007 | 10021743 | Reprogramming the pcm drivability or sensitivity issues can be corrected. *kb | 06/18/2007 | |
| 0213017 | 09/01/2002 | 10000094 | Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for misfire code set with no driveability concerns. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 0323006 | 10/01/2003 | 0123010 | 10004448 | Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle. *tt | 12/15/2003 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 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 | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 4000 | 1 | 01/20/2003 |
| Potential safety hazard regarding 2003 mitsubishi galant.*mr the consumer believes the vehicle's transmission was slipping. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and repairs were made. ten days after repairs the transmission began to slip again. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/12/2004 | 35000 | 3 | 02/17/2004 |
| The transmission is defective. the gears do not connect like they should. sometimes the gears do not respond at all.*ak the consumer stated that the automatic transmission does not shift smoothly from 2nd to 3rd gear. the vehicle was checked by the dealer but the problem was not fixed. *tc | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 8100 | 1 | 01/15/2003 |
| I have a '03 mitsubishi galant (automatic) which now has approx 8000 miles. at approx. 4500 miles the vehicle began hesitating upon hard acceleration, such as when entering a freeway. the vehicle also hesitates while driving in stop and go traffic, such as what is done with in-town driving in traffic. at first i believed i had filled the gas tank with bad gasoline. the vehicle acted like it had a clogged fuel filter/line. i continued driving the vehicle while trying to figure out what was wrong. a warning light finally came on and i took the vehicle in to the dealer where i purchased it on 6/9/03. i was informed that there was a problem with the transmission. the dealer kept the vehicle for approx 3 weeks to make the repairs. diagnosis: internal trans failure upon inspection fournd 4th gear clutch past clearance out of spec and clutches burned. replaced 4th gear clutches and reset snap ring clearance. insp 2nd brake piston and replaced o-rings. removed valve body. insp and found check ball wearing through separator plate. replaced valve body separator plate. replace seal from valve body to 2nd brake. i picked up my vehicle 6/27/03. after driving for one day, i am experiencing the same problems. my concern is that this is a safety hazard. when trying to get onto a freeway and/or manuevering through in town traffic, this vehicle is posing a hazard for myself and/or other drivers. i will return the vehicle to the dealer as soon as i determine what my options are. please feel free to contact me if there are any questions or to let me know if i need to report this to another agency. thanks. *ak | |||