1999 Mitsubishi Galant
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall IS expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners IS expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. a nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection IS found.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with V6 engines and federal emission equipment. the battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead IS grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire IS grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch IS grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead IS grounded.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). dealers will also inspect the harness. if the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. if the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
Remedy
Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
Owner complaints
215 complaints30 involved a crash10 involved a fire17 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering · Suspension · Wheels
While traveling down a dirt road going about 5 mph the lower control arm broke not any of the rubber boots the control arm itself rusted and broke.
- Service brakes
Cars slips all the time when the ABS light IS on. today it was raining and it almost caused a crash. The car would not stop at a speed of 25 mph in traffic. Very scary. *tr
- Electrical system
TL* the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated the turn signal and hazard lights failed. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number: 99v333001, electrical system: battery: cables recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The current mileage was 106,000.
- Structure › Body
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the vehicle exterior paint was oxidized with chipping on the hood, roof and trunk lid. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The contact expressed the concern of warranting a recall related to the exterior paint defect. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Electrical system
While driving the vehicle noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Opened the hood and notice a fire coming from the wiring harness out of the fuse box. Disconnectted the battery and towed it home. *Tr
- Structure
1999 mitsubishi galant ES black paint IS deteriorating and getting white. *tr
- Structure
The paint on my car IS fading, I see white spots on the hood, trunk and roof of car. the car IS black. I see many other, same type, cars with this problem. the body shop told me it IS a defect from when it was painted. *tr
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal › Switch
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mitsubishi galant. the contact stated that the turn signal switch failed. as of december 21, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number (exterior lighting: turn signal: switch). the current and failure mileages were 109,371.
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Alternator and wire harness caught on fire on my 1999 mitsubishi galant. Harness and alternator plug were totally burnt. Had to replace both at my cost. Also had to replace radiator while at the shop. Lost 1 day of work due to this. *tr
- Structure
1999 mitsubishi paint problem. *tr
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
I purchased a '99 mits galant for my daughter for her 16TH b'day in november of 2004. she continually complained of steering wheel vibration which I did feel on the couple of occasions I drove the vehicle. in late 2005 she went to make a left hand turn and the vehicle would not steer left. she…
I purchased a '99 mits galant for my daughter for her 16TH b'day in november of 2004. she continually complained of steering wheel vibration which I did feel on the couple of occasions I drove the vehicle. in late 2005 she went to make a left hand turn and the vehicle would not steer left. she subsequently hit a retaining wall. I did not turn it into my insurance since it was purely cosmetic. she was driving the vehicle very little. she saved her money until last month when she had the front end repaired. within weeks of getting the vehicle back she again went to make a left turn off of our street and the vehicle would not steer left again. she hit a trailer and pushed it into a fence. unfortunately, this time she was injured and had to be transported to the hospital by ambulance. due to this 2ND occurrence I decided to check for recalls that deal with the steering on these vehicles. I found recall #00v225001 dated 8/10/2000 that describes her problems perfectly. I don't understand why I was not made aware that I needed to have this checked when I purchased the vehicle. I think the manufacturer should take care of the current repairs on the vehicle or replace it.
- Structure › Body
Am writing to you because mitsubishi motors was not taking responsibility for its products. On august 27,1999 I purchased the black galant. This was my first new car purchased,, and while it has remained mechanically sound, for the last three years I have watched the paint disappear. I had…
Am writing to you because mitsubishi motors was not taking responsibility for its products. On august 27,1999 I purchased the black galant. This was my first new car purchased,, and while it has remained mechanically sound, for the last three years I have watched the paint disappear. I had service work performed at sam swope mitsubishi. In 2003 I complained about the paint, and was told only if the vehicle was under the 3 year, 36,000 mile warrant, and over the past three years service department employees have seen the paint disappear. I asked several times if mitsubishi was repairing the paint, m and was told only if the vehicle was under the 3 years, 36,000 mile warranty. In october 2006 I complained to the dealer again. This time pictures were taken by the service manager and sent to the manufacturer. After about two weeks the response that I received from the service manager was that mitsubishi would not pay to fix the paint because the car was too old, and that no other complaints made by me were found. I complained to mitsubishi motor customer relations department in may of 2005. The customer service employee I spoke with stated that the problem with the paint was probably environmental, and that because the car was over the 3 year, 36,000 mile mark that nothing could be done. I complained again in december 2006. The customer service employee stated,that my car was too old, and that nothing would be done about the paint. the galant came to the dealer with a chrome pen stripe. When I purchased the galant I had the pen stripe removed by the dealer because the outer layer of the pen stripe was pealing off. This was proof that there was a flaw in the manufacturing/finishing process. The paint around where the pen strip was located disappeared while the paint under where the pen stripe was intact and in good shape. *Ak
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
The gas pedal sticks causing car to accelerate to fast. Seems to be when I first get in the car after it has set for a couple of hours. This sticking pedal IS going to cause an accident and needs to have a recall based on the information I have seen on this web site. *Jb
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Ever since purchase of 1999 mitsubishi galant in 2003 the heater does not work properly. Engine temp IS normal but blows out cold air. Give it the gas and it blows out hot air. Take foot off of gas and goes cold. Replaced thermostats told that it IS a defective heater core that goes bad in all of mitsubishi's. *nm
- Engine and engine cooling · Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle shuddered and had worsened over time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the vehicle needed a power flush performed, all related filters needed to be replaced. the dealer expressed that if…
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 45 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle shuddered and had worsened over time. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the vehicle needed a power flush performed, all related filters needed to be replaced. the dealer expressed that if problems continued, the torque converter would need to be replaced. the necessary work was performed, but the problems worsened.
- Unknown or other
Started to notice that the clear coat on my 1999 black mitsubishi galant was peeling off on the hood. Now my hood, roof, and trunk are totally peeling off. noticed this on a lot of other black galants. I know the car was about 5 years old when I first noticed it, but the paint shouldn't of got so bad so quick. any recalls on mitsubishi paint?*jb
- Electrical system › Starter assembly · Visibility › Rear window wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not start immediately upon turning the ignition. the warning lights illuminated briefly. previously, the vehicle had been taken to 3 different private repair shops, who all determined the problem was with the starter. each time, the starter was replaced…
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not start immediately upon turning the ignition. the warning lights illuminated briefly. previously, the vehicle had been taken to 3 different private repair shops, who all determined the problem was with the starter. each time, the starter was replaced, but the problem recurred. also, a piece of the windshield wiper/washer switch detached from the switch itself, causing the washer to not function. the washer switch was not seen by a dealer, however, the manufacturer was contacted. there was a nhtsa recall # 99v305001, which pertains to the windshield wiper/washer switch. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 12/5/2006 - *nm
- Unknown or other
1999 galant clear coat on plastic bumpers, hood, roof, trunk and window arches IS all peeling, blistering and cracking. this IS mentioned by numerous persons with the same year car. I was told upon purchase of car (before paint had a problem) that 1999 was first year of using a "mercedes"…
1999 galant clear coat on plastic bumpers, hood, roof, trunk and window arches IS all peeling, blistering and cracking. this IS mentioned by numerous persons with the same year car. I was told upon purchase of car (before paint had a problem) that 1999 was first year of using a "mercedes" manufactured paint. mitsubishi claims consumers are at fault for various chemical cleaning products and sun/parking conditions. *jb
- Air bags · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Structure › Body
I own a green 99 mitsubishi galant and the clear coat IS coming off causing my car to look like it has alligator skin it started on the roof and has now spread to the trunk and hood. I called mitsubishi to see if they had any complains about the paint and I was told no. The operator then asked what…
I own a green 99 mitsubishi galant and the clear coat IS coming off causing my car to look like it has alligator skin it started on the roof and has now spread to the trunk and hood. I called mitsubishi to see if they had any complains about the paint and I was told no. The operator then asked what state I live in and when I told her that I live in texas, she told me that I should have expected to have paint problems with my vehicle because the texas sun IS so harsh. I have also been involved in 3 accidents in the vehicle and my airbags have never deployed. I also have a problem keeping wheel cover on all it takes IS a slight bump in the road and off they come. This year model also has major problems with the rotors warping. *jb
- Unknown or other
On the passenger side, above the rear wheel, the paint began to bubble and eventually rust. This began approximately one year after purchase. It IS now rusting more. I took it to the dealer a couple of years ago and they told me it must have had a bad repair job. However, I recently saw another galant with the exact same problem in the same location. *Jb
- Unknown or other
I have a 99 black galant and the earlier part of 2005 I started seeing my paint fade off. It started on the roof and gradually spead to the trunk. Now the paint has faded off both areas. I want it painted so I called the dealership where I bought my car and asked did they have a recall number but…
I have a 99 black galant and the earlier part of 2005 I started seeing my paint fade off. It started on the roof and gradually spead to the trunk. Now the paint has faded off both areas. I want it painted so I called the dealership where I bought my car and asked did they have a recall number but he told me he would need the last 8 numbers of my vin to see if there was a recall. I didn't tell him what the problem was. So after that I got on the internet to see what I could find and was surprised to see three others complaints about galants. I have a friend that also has a black galant with the same problem. There should be something the dealership could do because there are too many galants with this problem. *nm
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
Defective left lower control arm assembly. *Jb
- Unknown or other
I have a 1999 "black" mitsubishi galant, which I purchased brand new. The complaint IS over the paint job, I have notice several different "black or dark colored" galant have major damage to the paint job, where the clear coat has totally been destroyed by oxidation. "this IS a manufacture's flaw!!" *nm
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring · Wheels › Hub
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wiper/washer switch/wiring IS broke. there IS an nhtsa recall, #99v305001 concerning the windshield wiper/washer: switch; wiring however the recall did not correct the problem. the vehicle IS having the same problems again. the hub caps also will not stay…
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wiper/washer switch/wiring IS broke. there IS an nhtsa recall, #99v305001 concerning the windshield wiper/washer: switch; wiring however the recall did not correct the problem. the vehicle IS having the same problems again. the hub caps also will not stay on. the contact has replaced numerous hubcaps. the dealer does not offer a solution, therefore, there have been no repairs to the vehicle.
- Steering
My car driving ability seems okay but at times it tends to pull to the side as if I'm about to make a turn. Secondly, it's been making a clinging sound. I took it to a mitsubishi dealership and they can't seem to find the problem where the noise IS coming from and I'm concerned about my safety at…
My car driving ability seems okay but at times it tends to pull to the side as if I'm about to make a turn. Secondly, it's been making a clinging sound. I took it to a mitsubishi dealership and they can't seem to find the problem where the noise IS coming from and I'm concerned about my safety at times driving my car because this has been an ongoing process every since I got my car, know one seems to know what's going on. *jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10170100This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170099This is an index of Tech Talk newsletter articles released in 2012.
- 10170097This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170096This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170074This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170070This TSB contains troubleshooting steps for diagnosis of various customer complaints relating to the audio system speakers in Mitsubishi vehicles equipped with original equipment audio components.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10019047Cruise control system checks - service manual revision.
- 10017675Fuel pump operation check - service manual revision.
- 100167542-3 shift flare.
- 10016133Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
- 10015818Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for cold engine misfire / hot soak restart / rough idle. Revision.
- 10015718Unprimed bumper fascia trail period. Mitsubishi tech talk.
- 10014399Cold engine misfire.
- 100143592-3 shift flare.
- 10014197Door hard to open from inside.
- 10014193Cold engine misfire.
- 10008910Clock spring installation. Mitsubishi motors. Tech talk. Vol. 88. Nov. 2002.
- 10008905Fuel pump squeak/groan from rear of vehicle.
- 10008814Corrected keyless entry answerback function indicator information - technical information manual revision.
- 10004455Debris (such as leaves, etc.) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. If this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower motor through the cooling tube.
- 10004454Debris (such as leaves, etc) entering the front cowl area may clog the evaporator housing drain tube. If this occurs, the evaporator housing may fill up with condensation and overflow into the passenger compartment, and into the blower motor through the cooling tube.
- 10004448Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle.
- 10002730Headlight bulb connectors.
- 10002363Air conditioning compressor high-pressure relief valve parts availability. Including 2004 models.
- 10002270Air conditioner refrigerant / air conditioner ecu voltages - service manual revision.
- 10002266Corrected vacuum hose routing diagrams - service manual revision.
- 10001723Changes to the trunk lid lock release cable.
- 10000282Incorrect 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.
- 10000099Front seat adjustment.
- 6088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 637074Information on a diagnostic trouble code p0174 set
- 636967Bulletin review for tsb-02-14-001 regarding some cooling system concerns due to an incorrectly position coolant reservoir tank hose.
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