2001 Mitsubishi Galant Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Galant years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 151 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. That ranks 3rd out of 18 Galant model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (31 complaints, 21%), typically at around 43,000 miles. Complaints mention 40 crashes, 11 fires, 22 injuries. There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 151owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 40complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 31 | 21% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 | 19% | 30,438 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 14% | 75,833 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 13% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 16 | 11% | 57,051 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 13 | 9% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 7% | 42,250 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 5% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 5% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 3% | 159,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 533 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 2% | 48,214 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 77,400 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | 49,800 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 250,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 61,508 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Mitsubishi Galant recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: 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: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A bulge in the fuel tank caused by the manufacturing process resulted in thinning of the material during a welding operation, increasing the risk of fuel leakage.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. Owner notification began march 26, 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.
Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Problem: 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: Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Fix: 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.
Seats
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
Risk: The rear anchor bolts securing the driver's seat may not properly secure the seat and could increase the risk of driver injury in an accident.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began february 15, 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
Risk: This hose is considered to be inadequate.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The routing of the wiring harness under the right and left side of the rear seat could allow the harness to contact the body. The wires in each harness control the stop lamp circuit, back-up lamp circuit, and the turn lamp circuit.
Risk: If any of these wires become short-circuited, the interior lamps, turn signal lamps, and rear stop lamps could stop working. This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning or braking and could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-route and secure the harnesses and, if necessary, repair any pre-existing wire insulation damage.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Risk: Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Passenger door fire (EA08011) — opened Jul 1, 2008, closed Aug 21, 2009.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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
Other Mitsubishi Galant years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Galant | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 Galant | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Galant | 9 | 1 |
| 2009 Galant | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 Galant | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Galant | 24 | 1 |
| 2006 Galant | 24 | 1 |
| 2005 Galant | 26 | 3 |
| 2004 Galant | 61 | 1 |
| 2003 Galant | 126 | 2 |
| 2002 Galant | 135 | 2 |
| 2001 | 151 | 7 |
| 2000 Galant | 136 | 6 |
| 1999 Galant | 215 | 5 |
| 1998 Galant | 53 | 1 |
| 1997 Galant | 80 | 1 |
| 1996 Galant | 136 | 3 |
| 1995 Galant | 209 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
Owners most often report air bags, service brakes, hydraulic, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Galant model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.