2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
167
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
The 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT has received a total of 167 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core (21 complaints), Electrical System (11 complaints), and Structurebody (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT, potentially affecting up to 160,059 vehicles.
Recall 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 42,540 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 03V442000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 17,087 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL RETURN LINE HOSE FITTING ON THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP MAY BE RESTRICTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. EXCESSIVE FUEL PRESSURE MAY RESULT IN A LEAK IN THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP PRESSURE. THOSE VEHICLES EXHIBITING HIGHER THAN NORMAL FUEL PUMP PRESSURE WILL RECEIVE FUEL PUMP MODIFICATIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037 OR MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-800-981-0452.
View full details →Recall 04V428000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 100,432 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
167 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Check engine light suddenly came on and the vehicle lost all engine power and driving capabilities while driving at a low speed, turning a corner. There had been no other issues or indication of a failure of any kind. The car was pulled over on the roadside out of traffic and was able to be restarted with no problem. It was taken to a nearby auto parts store where they performed a free diagnostic check. The result that came back was generally regarding a vacuum issue in fuel system or lines. The gas cap lid and door were checked for proper closure and it was established they had been closed and sealed properly at the time the engine power failure occurred.
Check engine light suddenly came on and the vehicle lost all engine power and driving capabilities while driving at a low speed, turning a corner. There had been no other issues or indication of a failure of any kind. The car was pulled over on the roadside out of traffic and was able to be restarted with no problem. It was taken to a nearby auto parts store where they performed a free diagnostic check. The result that came back was generally regarding a vacuum issue in fuel system or lines. The gas cap lid and door were checked for proper closure and it was established they had been closed and sealed properly at the time the engine power failure occurred.
Check engine light suddenly came on and the vehicle lost all engine power and driving capabilities while driving at a low speed, turning a corner. There had been no other issues or indication of a failure of any kind. The car was pulled over on the roadside out of traffic and was able to be restarted with no problem. It was taken to a nearby auto parts store where they performed a free diagnostic check. The result that came back was generally regarding a vacuum issue in fuel system or lines. The gas cap lid and door were checked for proper closure and it was established they had been closed and sealed properly at the time the engine power failure occurred.
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR QUIT ON ME WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR QUIT ON ME WHEN I WAS DRIVING IT
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Safety Rating for the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0314002 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CORRECTED SPECIFIED ENGINE COOLANT - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
0342A001 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
CHANGES TO THE TRUNK LID LOCK RELEASE CABLE. *TT
0355003 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT / AIR CONDITIONER ECU VOLTAGES - SERVICE MANUAL REVISION. *TT
88 — EQUIPMENT
ELIMINATION OF CIGARETTE LIGHTER & ASHTRAY. MITSUBISHI MOTORS. TECH TALK. VOL. 88. NOV. 2002. *TT
0252A004 — EQUIPMENT
PARTS AND INSTALLATION INFORMATION CONCERNING THE OPTIONAL CIGARETTE LIGHTER AND ASHTRAY. *TT
10012002 — EQUIPMENT
GLOVEBOX LOCK VALET KEY DROPPED. *EH
10012002 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLICKING FROM HVAC SYSTEM. *EH
0252A003 — SEATS
FRONT SEAT ADJUSTMENT. *TT
09012002 — TIRES
GOOYLEAR TIRE STICKER. *EH
85 — SUSPENSION:REAR
INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING A RATTLING NOISE HEARD FROM REAR SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT.
Other Model Years of the MITSUBISHI GALANT
- 1998 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 69 complaints
- 1999 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 296 complaints
- 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 183 complaints
- 2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 211 complaints
- 2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 175 complaints
- 2003 MITSUBISHI GALANT (current)
- 2004 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 68 complaints
- 2005 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 34 complaints
- 2006 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 37 complaints
- 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 31 complaints
- 2008 MITSUBISHI GALANT — 9 complaints
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- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 1,776 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 1,136 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MONTERO — 989 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 940 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER SPORT — 708 total complaints
- MITSUBISHI DIAMANTE — 657 total complaints
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