2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT Electrical Systemwiring Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT
2 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE FRONT RIGHT PANEL. AFTER HE PULLED OVER AND EXITED THE VEHICLE A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER DOOR PANEL. THE CONTACT SAID IT LOOKED LIKE A WIRE SHORTED OUT WHICH CAUSED THE SPEAKER TO CATCH ON FIRE. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALER, THEY CONCLUDED THE FIRE WAS CAUSE BY A SHORT IN THE WIRING. *AK
DT: ON 7-11-05 THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DRIVER AND PASSENGER DROVE ON AND OFF ALL DAY. THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR BURST INTO FLAMES. THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY LOCKED, AND THE WINDOWS ROLLED UP AND DOWN ON THEIR OWN. DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO KICK THE DOOR OPEN. BOTH PASSENGERS EXITED THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE. AFTER EXITING THE VEHICLE THE PASSENGER GOT A GALLON OF WATER TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. WHEN SHE POURED WATER ONTO THE PASSENGER'S DOOR THE FIRE WENT OUT, BUT THERE WAS STILL SMOKE COMING FROM THE DOOR. THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AREA AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE HEATING VENTS. PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITH THE HEATER OFF. ON THE DAY OF THE INCIDENT WHEN SHE GOT A CD OUT OF THE STEREO IT WAS TOO HOT TO HOLD. AFTER THE INCIDENT THE CD...
Other 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
14 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
13 complaints
Structurebody
11 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Structure
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint