Mitsubishi Galant Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Mitsubishi Galant across 13 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (21). The words owners use most often: “please provide” (10% of reports).
- 135engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Please provide: mentioned in 13 of 135 complaints (10%)
- Further information: mentioned in 8 of 135 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 50 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 135 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 20 a fire, 3 an injury.
Mitsubishi Galant engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Galant | 1 | 4% | 32,000 |
| 2006 Galant | 1 | 4% | 8,800 |
| 2005 Galant | 2 | 8% | 27,000 |
| 2004 Galant | 5 | 8% | 77,500 |
| 2003 Galant | 16 | 13% | 70,250 |
| 2002 Galant | 13 | 10% | 83,072 |
| 2001 Galant | 21 | 14% | 75,833 |
| 2000 Galant | 19 | 14% | 87,074 |
| 1999 Galant | 13 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 1998 Galant | 4 | 8% | — |
| 1997 Galant | 9 | 11% | 72,544 |
| 1996 Galant | 16 | 12% | 90,450 |
| 1995 Galant | 15 | 7% | 141,271 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Model years: 2010
Problem: Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2010 galant vehicles. The automatic transmission oil cooler pipe assembly on some vehicles may have insufficient plating to prevent corrosion, if the pipe should develop a hole due to corrosion, automatic transmission fluid leakage may occur.
Risk: Atf in the presence of an ignition source may result in a potential fire hazard.
Fix: Dealers will have the aft oil cooler pipe assembly inspected. If insufficient plating is found during inspection, the dealer will replace the aft oil cooler pipe assembly with new parts containing appropriate anti-corrosion plating. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Model years: 2001
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I purchased this vehicle in 2009. Shortly after my purchase the check engine light came and i have the code read, which indicated the issue was the egr valve which affects emissions. The mechanic initially soaked the valve which worked for a while, but the check engine came on again. Same code…
Air bags didn't come out when accident occurred, there is smoke coming from exhaust not something is eating the gas up there is leakage coming from engine, oil, and radiator (unknown areas). *tr
As of appx 8 months ago, vehicle has bucked on startup. It jumps out , and then stops. Car in forward or reverse jolts out but this is an intermittent occurrence. Yesterday, best describes problem, as i approached red light and put foot on accelerator and car jumped out 3 or 4 times before actually…
I am having problems with my car not wanting to start. This has been going on for quite some time. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the cam shaft censor after a month or two the starting problem started again. I then had the coils, wires and battery cable replace and still have the…
Turned heat on and heard a ratteling noise under dash, when heat came on noise stopped. Turned heat on a week later, nothing, only cold air. Independent mechanic says heater core, after replacing thermostat and coolant sensor. Dealership says heater control valve, either way, with seeing how many…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Mitsubishi Galants have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 135 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Mitsubishi Galant. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Mitsubishi Galant engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Mitsubishi Galant?
The most frequent phrase is “please provide”, in 13 of 135 complaints, followed by “further information” (8).
Other Mitsubishi Galant problems
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (278)
- Air Bags problems (180)
- Suspension problems (169)
- Structure problems (153)
- Electrical System problems (152)
- Power Train problems (148)
- Visibility problems (118)
See all Mitsubishi Galant problems.