CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Mitsubishi Galant has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA, including 40 crashes, 11 fires, 22 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (38 reports).
2001 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
Most common 2001 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Problem areas named in the 151 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 38 |
| Air Bags | 31 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Power Train | 22 |
| Structure | 17 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE THE TRANSMISSION HAD MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT OPERATE IN THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITION. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A LEAKAGE AND SMOKE WAS ALSO PRESENT COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN ENGINE TEMPERATURE WAS HEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AND WAS REPLACED IN 2013. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTAC
THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CRACKED IN AUG 2014 SO I BOUGHT ONE AND REPAIRED IT AND CHANGED THREE MOTOR AND TRAIN MOUNTS DROVE FOR TWO MONTHS AND CRACKED AGAIN RIGHT BEHIND THE THROTTLE BODY IT STARTED STALLING WHEN COME TO A STOP ROUGH IDLE.
I HAD ISSUES WITH MY DRIVER SIDE SEAT FOR YEARS AND CURRENTLY STILL AN ISSUE. I NEVER REALIZED THIS WAS A RECALL ISSUE. I HAD A NUMBER OF ISSUE/PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE AND ALWAYS TOOK MY CAR TO THE MITSUBITSHI DEALER AND THEY TOO NEVER MENTIONED ANY RECALL REGARDING DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE DRIVER'S SEAT IS NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF DRIVER INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
WHEN STARTING OUT, THE GAS PEDAL STICKS. THIS STARTED WHEN OUR TEMPERATURE WAS VERY COLD FOR A FEW DAYS. MY VEHICLE IS ALWAYS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT. *TR
PROBLEM CODES WRONG WITH MY CAR. P0431 P0174 P0176 OR P0171 P0441 P0335 P0300. *TR
2001 Mitsubishi Galant questions
Does the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant: Equipment:Other:Labels; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines; Seats; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
Based on 151 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (38), Air Bags (31), Engine And Engine Cooling (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Mitsubishi Galant has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.