Mitsubishi Mitsubishi 1997
Model Mitsubishi made in 1997 by Mitsubishi got 5 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 1997
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 97090154011 | 09/01/1997 | 54300 | Multi-purpose fuse capacity is incorrectly specified in the affected service manual pages. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 0317005 | 07/01/2003 | 10003406 | Summary of obd-ii information for inspection & maintenance (i/m) programs. *tt | 10/20/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| 97090152B003 | 09/01/1997 | 54299 | Service manual revision on supplemental restraint system (srs) cautions and warnings. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 97090135004 | 09/01/1997 | 54297 | Information on brake judder diagnosis and repair. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 97090142A012 | 09/01/1997 | 54298 | A repair kit is now available for eliminating certain buzz, squeak, and rattle noises on all vehicles. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 9942A009 | 09/01/1999 | 98-42A-007R | 6088718 | Concerns with front door wind noise. *tt | 01/04/2000 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 48 | 06/01/1999 | 606598 | Subject regarding remote keyless entry (rke) reminder. *tt | 08/30/1999 | |
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 98070120001 | 09/08/1998 | 602022 | Medic systems that are not at download 89 there's a hotline number you can call at ( 714 ) 372-6492. *yc | 09/08/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Timing belt broke which caused interference with motor, resulting in the whole top half of the engine being replaced. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/30/2001 | 01/01/2001 | ||
| Multiple oil leaks /i check three different vehicles nad they were all leaking oil at the same places/between transmission/and the motor. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 06/30/2005 | 118500 | 1 | |
| My column switch no longer works resulting in turn signals not functioning properly. wen investigating the replacement part for this item, i discovered that it is the same that which mitsubishi installed on its 1999 galant. there has been a nhtsa recall for this unit. thus, i strongly believe that there should also be a recall of this unit for 1997 year models of the mitsubishi galant as well. | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Convertible top leaks, hinges have already been replaced and bent once again after the top was put down once. the water pools up top and then pours all over the driver. caused extensive water damage, car is horrible. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 05/22/2007 | 1 | 05/30/2006 | |
| My 1997 mitsubishi has an open recall to remedy suspension front:control arm: lower ball joint defect. i purchased the car used in 2006. on 5/21/07, i was told by sears auto, a problem existed with the suspension:lower balljoint. i found out there was a recall, for the exact problem this car has. i contacted mitsubishi custoer service on 5/22/07. they will not tell me if the defect was corrected, they will only say the car was serviced, which could mean anything. they will not offer me any remedy. i want the defect correct by mitsubishi. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | DOVER | COUNTRY MOTORS | ||
| NY | BROOKLYN | 11218 | HAMILTON AUTO | |
| TX | BEAUMONT | 77701 | MIKE SMITH AUTO PLAZA | 409-833-7100 |