2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT Steering Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT
3 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
RIGHT REAR TIRE HIT HOLE OR BUMP IN PARKING. ACTIVATED ANTI-LOCK BRAKING FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BUYING CAR IN 2001. LOST STEERING CONTROL AT SAME TIME. COULDN'T TURN IT. STOPPED BEFORE ENTERING HIGHWAY. PUT CAR IN PARK; THEN DRIVE AND SLOWLY TOOK OFF. STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. DANGEROUS SITUATION IF I WAS IN TRAFFIC OR MEETING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO EXIT PARKING LOCK. FAINT ODOR OF FUEL. NO OBVIOUS LEAK ON GROUND. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE WOULD SHUT OFF. ALL OF THE WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 5-35 MPH. THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, BUT THE BRAKES STILL OPERATED. THE REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION AND CAMSHAFT SENSORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V299001 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 103,000.
LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AFTER MAKING RIGHT TURN. COLLIDED WITH OTHER VEHICLE AFTER LEAVING ROADWAY. *JB ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****740967
Other 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
17 complaints
Air Bags
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
8 complaints
Structurebody
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
6 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Electrical System
5 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint