We found the following complaints for MITSUBISHI GALANT (1994)
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Consumer stated that on passenger's side of vehicle in the dash one can hear the airbag making a clicking noise. Consumer feels unsafe because it may deploy.
Frontal auto accident 1994 mitsibishi galant ls air bags did not deploy!
The airbags did not fail to work, my complaint is concerning the vinyl of the dash that the airbag is kept in.the vinyl of the car looks as if it has been warped from the sun.the vinyl around the airbag looks like it is receeding from the dash.the top part of the airbag cover is popping up and looks as if it will come apart.the dash vinyl is also receding from the top closest to the air vent.
No deployment of air bag during collision/injury. Dup of 801669, added on 25-feb-98.
No deployment of airbags/seat belt did not restrain driver during collision, causing injury.
The air bags did not open during myautomobile accident it was practically a head on collision and i was going at a speed of 45 mph it was a good thing i was wearing my seatbelt or i would have gone right through the front windshield.
No deployment of driver's airbag during accident, causing injury.*aw
Right rear steering knuckle broke, causing accident, also no deployment of airbag during accident, causing two fatalities.
No deployment of airbag during vehicle collision.
Frontal collision, passengers air bag didn't deploy w/passenger seat failed allowing occupant to slide forward hitting windshield. Please describe details.tt
No dployment or driver's airbag in accident, causing bruises/internal injuries.
Car was in a head on collision with a tree and the drivers airbag did not deploy. Please describe.tt
Passenger's airbag system malfunctioned, causing the airbag to go through the seams, but notdeploy which may have caused injuries.please provide further information.
When traveling 40 mph andupon hitting a deer head-on, neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bags deployed. Vehicle had over two thousand dollars worth of damage. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer.
Passenger air bag looks to be defective. Air bag may be coming out ofdashboard, and rubber part of the dash board is peeling off.please provide any additional information/attachments/photographs.
Had an accident the passengers airbag did not deploy causing injury.tt
When driving at 70mpfrontal impact occurred and neither air bag deployed. Front end was totalled, and driver sustained injuries and was hospitalized. Dealer or manufacturer not aware of the incident. Provide further information.
The car was hit in the rear and the car spun around and hit a guard rail, no deployment of driver's/passenger's air bags, driver sustained injuries.
On the passenger's side the cover of the airbag on the dash panelis coming apart, causing asafety hazard.
Passenger side air bag injured child in safety seat.tt
Driver side airbags did not deploy at 12:00 going 35mph.tt
Had an accident the drivers airbag did not deploy causing injury.tt
Frontal collision, drivers air bag didn't deploy w/passenger seat failed allowing occupant to slide forward hitting windshield. Please describe details.tt
No dployment or driver's airbag in accident, causing bruises/internal injuries.
Daughter rearended jeep under-riding jeep bumper pushing radiator back into engine and crumpling hood.air bags failed to deploy.driver & passenger wore seat belts.
The air bag cover seams on the passenger's side are separating from its location on dashboard. The manufacturer & dealer refuse to have the cover repaired.
Upon rear ending another vehicle at approximately 40 mph, air bag failed to deploy. Please describe details.tt
Owner states that she rearended a person traveling at 45 mph and there was no deployment of the driver's side and passenger's side airbags.vehicle was struck on the left middle front side.
At 12:00 position at 30-35mph both drivers airbag did not deploy.tt
While going forward out of the driveway, drivers air bag premature deployed, resulting in accident after air bags deployed.
While going forward out of the driveway, passengers air bag premature deployed, resulting in accident after air bags deployed.
No deployment of airbags in front end collision.
Consumer was involved in a 50 mph frontal collision in which driver's and passenger's air bags did not deploy.please give any further details.
At 12:00 position at 30-35mph both passengers airbag did not deploy.tt
Airbag did not activate, shoulder/lap belt did not restrain driver upon impact, head on collision, driver became ill/dizzy, lost control, hit tree.
Passenger side airbags did not deploy at 12:00 going 35mph.tt
Car was in a head on collision with a tree and the passengers airbag did not deploy. Please describe.tt
Vehicle was rear ended, car was pushed into another vehicle, air bag did not deploy.tt
Consumer was driving at approx 5-10 mph when it hit a truck head-on, dual airbags did not deploy, causing chest injuries to driver .
Consumer was involved in a head-on collision while traveling about 30 mph, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
Dual airbags did not deploy during five car c ollision, vehicle pushed into rear of truck, bumper/headlights/grill severely damaged.
Consumer was involved in a side impact collision driving at 20 mph, and was forced into two other cars head-on. Upon impact,neither driver's side nor passenger's side air bag deployed.also,car was totaled. Please provide any further details.
Consumer states that while driving vehicle will stall out.which was caused by a shortage in the electrical system. Power locks are also inoperative dealer contacted.*mr
The electrical system of the car failed which included no power to the windows sunroof doors and the anti-lock brake system kept coming on showing a failure in the system
All lights dim or brighter during acceleration or deceleration, annoying and caused other electrical system problems such as weak/dead batteries since the alternator is not providing power at all speeds. *et
Main engine rear seal failed/driver's seat belt does not lock/all lights dim or get brighter due to electrical failure/front end suspension bushing failed/when using keyless entry system, all doors will unlock and the relockby themselves.
Major electrical problems doors will lock on you while in car, sometimes car will not work at all.
3 hour after parking the car, noiced fire coming from battery area, fire dept said fire was electrical related.
I have mitshibushi and i will never ever ever buy any product from them again.
Regulator failed.
Dt:caller says the car stalled at any speed. This happened without warning. Dealer could not find what was wrong with vehicle. They could notreplace parts until they find the one that worked manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Car had to be towedtwice.
Vehicle stalls out while driving, dealer cannot locate the problem.tt
Vehicle stalls intermittently due to electrical problem.
When the steering column was in the lock position the vehicle was off and the wirning harness was rubbing against the dashboard, causing an electrical short, resulting in a fire in the steering column.
Electrical short, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the engine compartment.
Engine temperature gauge failed.
Pursuant to the ball joint recall for my 1994 mitsubishi galant, i took my car to ourisman mitsubishi in 2004 who then inspected the boot, noticed the boot was broken yet the serviceman resealed the boot and informed me that the car was checked and the lower control arms were intact.in august 2005, while i was having my car service for a water pump problem, the mechanic indicated that the lower ball joint was defective and that i needed to have it replaced.
While driving at any speed vehicleoverheated,dealership urgedconsumer to call nhtsa to report the problem.
Consumer was pulling out of driveway andheard a poppying noise/ smelled smoke.her husband looked underneathvehicle and noticed thatbelt had poppedout.she drovevehicle todealership, andmechanic told her thatpulley/crankshaft came apart.they replacedthe part,then one week later the same problem happened again. Currently,she heared a pingging noise.
Enginepulley: crankshaft;the outer ring which holds the alternator and air conditioner belt has separated, causing thebelt to come off, resulting inring flying around freely, and causing a very loud noise. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.
Consumer was traveling onhighway, andvehicle shutdown without prior warning.vehicle was towed todealership.timing crank sensor original part was larger than should have been.which caused damaged to the crankshaft.*yd
This is the 3rd time the harmonic balancer has broken and caused the lower pulley to become disengaged from the engine causing a loss of engine power.dealers & service stations identify this as a common problem but the manufacturer does not identify it and has no record of how many times this has occured.the manufacturer refuses to cover the cost of repair.
Tension pulley failed. *sd
Main engine rear seal failed/driver's seat belt does not lock/all lights dim or get brighter due to electrical failure/front end suspension bushing failed/when using keyless entry system, all doors will unlock and the relockby themselves.
The harmonic balancer suddendly broke one day as i was driving to work.the mitsubishi dealer said that it seemed to be a very commom occurance and complaint and therefore had many parts in stock. Seems to me that if they have to stock a lot of these parts then maybe a better look at the manufacturing of themshould be taken.
When driving about 30-35 mph,lower engine pulleycame loose, causing the belt to come off.vehicle became very tough to steer at this time.the problem is being corrected by dealership at owner's expense. Owner expereinced the same problem in july of 1996. *ml
Engine overheated. Yh
Engine failure causing fire.ohio state police report.
Engine stalls. *dsh
While driving the vehicle stalled, the dealer replaced the cap, rotor, plug wires and dist seal.
I bought my 94 mitsubishi galant in december of 1998. The first time my alternator belt broke was august of 1999. Since then my belt has been replaced 12 times (7 times the belt was replaced by a mechanic). Most of the time, my husband or myself have been driving when the belt brakes leaving us stranded on the side of the road. The belt also squeaks really bad. I've tried to get this problem fixed, but no one seems to know what is causing it to squeak. I've had alternator's replaced, belts replaced, and the pulley adjusted. None of it worked, but i still had to pay for it. Please help me.
Electrical panel on the driver door is inoperable due to a malfunction within the assembly, also a continuous smell of smoke occurs while the vehicle is being driven.please give any further details.
Egr valve failed.
When turn the air condition on there is a bad fuel smell .tt
Air conditioner belt broke and damaged timing belt and other parts.
Air conditioner failed.
Air conditioner inoperative *sd
Compressor bearing failed at 53,000 miles and again at 105,500.$1800 for first repair.this seems to be a recurring problem.i can understand a component failing, but i've never had an air conditioning compressor fail twice!50k miles average life expectancy is horrible!have others complained, or do i have a unique situation?could the drive belt not be in proper alignment, causing undo stress on the pulley bearings?do i have any recourse?
Radio not working properly.
When abs light is illuminated the cruise control can not be disengaged due to failure of the stop lamp switch.
Abs brake light problems.
Vehicle is showingsame symptomsas indicated in nhtsa recall 98v212000, but vehicle is not included inrecall. Brake lamps will not come on whenbrake pedal is applied.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Rear brake light bulb failed. Mjs
While driving abs light stays on with no way to be turned off, and the brake light switch had been replaced four times.dealer and manufacturer had been contacted.
Brake light switch shorted out.
Stop lamp switch failed, rendering brake lights inoperative.
Lower ball joint - front: left ball joint came off while driving off the driveway. Had it replaced ($391.00) at pep boys. A few weeks later, i received a safety recall notice (sr-99-002) from mitsubishi. Took my car to the dealer on 7/15/99. The dealer replaced the right arm assembly on the other side free of charge. As instructed on the "reimbursements" section of the recall notice, i brought the original paid invoices to glendale mitsubishi for reimbursement. Hand them to mark toohey, service advisor. After calling him several times, he told me he gave them to the service manager, and that the manager would be calling me back regardin the status of my claim. No call received. I then came in person to see the service manager, he said that he never received the invoices, at his request i gave him copies. He told me that he would call me back. I have calledto check the status of my claim, and only get the same answer: i will be called back, or my check will be mailed as soon as mitsubishi reimburses glendale mitsubishi first. As of today, november 18, 1999, i have neither been called neither have i received a check in the mail. Regarding the headlights: they have been flickering/dimming during decceleration since i bought my car (it had 47k miles approx). Ak
Lights flicker or dim when decelerating/paint is already oxidizing and clear coat cracking
While driving the vehicle the headlights went out. After flipping the switch the headlights came back on. This happened again on 9/20/97. When flipping the switch nothing happened. Aftre turning off ignition and turning back on, the headlightscame on again. Vehicle will be seen by dealer on 9/26/97.
Fuel odor comes thru a/c vents when a/c is on, o ring was leaking.tt
Domelight inoperative. *sd
Locks will sometimes unlock or lock by themselves.
While driving, the left rear door will swing open and will not lock or shut.
Door locks re-locks after being unlocked, sometimes have to unlock the door up to a dozen times to get it to stay unlocked, replace the door switch assembly, problem reacurred.
Door switch assy. Malfuntion.
Door actuator locks failed, child passenger locked inside the vehicle.tt
Doors lock on their own, and latches click.
While driving 65 mph core support tie bar cracked, the hood broke loose and flew open and back, striking and shattering windshield. Glass flew all over. Road visibility became poor. If not for the instinct of rapid eye closure, driver could have been blinded.
Emergency brake disengaged on flat surface and incline, resulting in a roll away.tt
Automatic transmission failure, gears are not engaging.
When placing pawl in drive gearvehicle will jump.consumer has to decelerate, and sometimesvehicle won't move.transmission was replaced whenvehicle was 75000 miles, andproblem is back with transmission.
Vehicle would not accelerate while in overdrive.tt
Vehicle vibrates in idle when in gear.also misses gears when slowing down.transmission downshifts intermittently.when going down a hill the transmission shifts to neutral, causing the engine rpms to jump up instantaneously.transmission tends to start in third gear not first gear.
Whendriving vehicle /putting gear in park it makes a loud vibrating noise.
Transmission has been replaced six times.
Transmission shifts down from second gear to first, and sounds as if the bottom is falling out. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem. Also, states this is a characteristic of the vehicle.
Intermittent abs brake failure; abs light constantly comes on.also, transmission/overdrive failure.
Automatic transmission diseng, onto a clover-leaf, and were beginning to merge onto a junctioning interstate. The traffic we were merging into was traveling at highway speed (appx 70mph,) and we were almost rear-ended when the car disengaged from drive and began coasting and slowing down.this exact situation occurred 22,000 miles earlier.
While driving a bolt came off the suspension,causing the fronttire to nearly come off. Also, caused the front end to lock up due to atransmission rod coming off.
Lower lateral arms and tie rods had to be replaced at 35,100 miles.when passing another vehicle at 60 mph, the transmission went into neutral - very dangerous situation since another vehicle was approaching in the other lane.also vehicle downshifts intermittently on a frequent basis.power window regulator on right front passenger side failed at 35,100 miles.
Transmission would not shift out of first gear. Reverse gear inoperable.
The transmission slips out of gear caused the consumer to have a near accident.tt
The driver's side axle broke, causing the tire to fall,resulting in loss of control.dealer replaced the same axle twice. Dealer cannot determine the causeof theproblem.please provide further information.
I have mitshibushi and i will never ever ever buy any product from them again.
While consumer was parkedrear axlecracked and broke, rear axle had to be replaced.consumer has not contacteddealer yet.
While turning 5 mph, the front ball joint and axle snapped. The consumer was unable to shift the gears to control the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and had vehicle towed. Cause has yet to be determined. The dealership has been notified. *ph
While drivinglower ball joints collapsed andfront passenger side tire turned outward.also, axle came loose.dealer has not seen.vehicle was under recall, but has not been serviced.
Wheel bearing keeps dangerously failing without warning, causingwheel to wiggle excessively. . consumer has replaced bearings four times within 87000 miles.
Wheel bearings had to be replaced at 26,000 miles. Now at 71,000 need replacing again onfront drivers side and rear driver's sides. Vehicle cannot be driven until repair work is done. Dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.
Consumerhas problems withbrakes/clutch andsteering wheel.she said thatsteering wheel wandered on it's own.whenapplyingbrakesbrake pedal stayed up high, and on other times,brakes pedalwent all the way to the floor.every six months, she had to replace brakes.also,clutch stuck, and moved intermittently. Consumer tookvehicle todealership, andmechanic told her thatproblem cannot be duplicated.
After making wide left turns the clutch pedal goes very soft. Needs to lift up with foot then it ok untill next wide let turn. Almost caused a fatal accident once.
The driver's side front ball joints are prematurely worn out, andcv boot is leaking, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Consumer states while his daughter was in possession of his vehicle, it was discovered that vehicle would not go into reverse, consumer was informed that the transmission had gone out.
The transmission failed prematurely.nlm
Consumer states while his daughter was in possession of his vehicle, it was discovered that vehicle would not go into reverse, consumer was informed that the transmission had gone out.
Seatbelts failed during accident.
During the accident the seat belt did not restrain , causing driver to strike steering wheel sustaining head and chest injuries.
Drivers seat belt does not lock, has no tension, does not hold securely during emergency stops and it does not recoil after taking it off to exit the vehicle. *et
No deployment of airbags/seat belt did not restrain driver during collision, causing injury.
The drivers seat belt will not remain locked when fastened.nlm
Airbag did not activate, shoulder/lap belt did not restrain driver upon impact, head on collision, driver became ill/dizzy, lost control, hit tree.
Main engine rear seal failed/driver's seat belt does not lock/all lights dim or get brighter due to electrical failure/front end suspension bushing failed/when using keyless entry system, all doors will unlock and the relockby themselves.
Was struck from the rear while at a light upon impact drivers seat belt came unlatch.tt
The seatbelts lock and will not let you move freely while driving and or just sitting without applying the brakes. Please describe.tt
Head rest repaired.
Head rest failed. *sd
Problem with backseat padding. *sd
The brake pedal went to the floor, resulting in a rear end accident.the car has been totaled with no explanation of why the brakes failed.
Had problems with abs light coming on & going off throughout ownership of car. Also, had problems with abs light staying on.this problem was serviced by dealer on 5 occasions.abs control unit,relay, relay s-o and hydraulic unit was replaced at 41,201 miles and again at 82,000.
Brake rotors wear thin w/brakes pulsating when applied.brakes also have delay in response and are equipped w/abs brakes. Vehicle has had (9) sets of rotors changed. Please describe details.
The vehicle stalled due to abs system locking up and failure. Yh
Abs system failed.yh
Abs brake warning light remains illuminated indicating a malfunction within the system.please give any further details.
Intermittent abs brake failure; abs light constantly comes on.also, transmission/overdrive failure.
Tried to slow car down while cruise control was on and abs light came on and instead of car slowing down it accelerated. Please explain.tt
Consumerhas problems withbrakes/clutch andsteering wheel.she said thatsteering wheel wandered on it's own.whenapplyingbrakesbrake pedal stayed up high, and on other times,brakes pedalwent all the way to the floor.every six months, she had to replace brakes.also,clutch stuck, and moved intermittently. Consumer tookvehicle todealership, andmechanic told her thatproblem cannot be duplicated.
While driving abs light stays on with no way to be turned off, and the brake light switch had been replaced four times.dealer and manufacturer had been contacted.
When the brakes were applied in a panic stop pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has been notified.
Abs light came on one month after having front brakes replaced.
Abs, yellow light on the abs stays on.tt
Recall 98v212000 concerning stop lamp switch. Recall remedy did not correct the problem.when the stop lamp switch was assembled grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point.please give any further details.
The brakes get wet and the car slides and it does not stop. Please describe.tt
Vehicle has experienced two brake failures, the dealershipcan not determine the cause of the failures.
This information was reconstructed from memory.i wrote a letter to nhsta in 1995.though i no longer own the car (i sold it in april 2000) i am entering this data at this time, because of today's press release regarding the mitsubishi coverup. Ihope this will assist nhsta in it's investigation against mitsibushi.please check back files for copies of documents submitted with my 1995 letter.debbie ryan
Front brake rotors have warped.car shakes when brakes are applied.tt
Brakes rotors warped/replaced. *sd
Brake rotors wear thin w/brakes pulsating when applied.brakes also have delay in response and are equipped w/abs brakes. Vehicle has had (9) sets of rotors changed. Please describe details.
The ball joint to driver's side broke while i was driving down road at 50mph, the car veered to left and skidded about 500 feet before i could get vehicle to stop. When i did the driver tire was perpendicular to the car and the base of motor was resting on the ground. After mitsibushi repaired the ball joint and half shaft that also broke. I transported it to ocala florida from odessa texas on a car carrier since that point i have learned all 4 motor mounts were broken. I contacted mitsibushi because it is my understanding that for all 4 to break substantial trauma would have had to occur, the car has not other trauma except the wreck in odessa when the ball joint snapped. Mitsibushi told me to take it to a local dealer here, i did and now they are declining to fix motor mounts that i contend were broken during that wreck. I have a complete file of events and receipts and names i would like to send via mail to your association if possible please provide me with a mailing address so i can fully explain the situation and provide the proof i have relating to the entire situation. I have been so financially and emotionally strained on this incident that i have been having problems with this car since 8 days after i purchased it used, but purchased to have reliable transportation and yet i have had more uncertainty with this car than anything all related t a ball joint recall. Thanks sincerely [xxx]. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Consumerhas problems withbrakes/clutch andsteering wheel.she said thatsteering wheel wandered on it's own.whenapplyingbrakesbrake pedal stayed up high, and on other times,brakes pedalwent all the way to the floor.every six months, she had to replace brakes.also,clutch stuck, and moved intermittently. Consumer tookvehicle todealership, andmechanic told her thatproblem cannot be duplicated.
Steering wheel and column weaves while driving causing loss of control.yh
No summary listed for this vehicle.
While making a right turn driver lost control ofvehicle and hit 3 parked vehicles.vehicle and other 3 vehicles were totaled.dealer couldn't find cause.
I experienced a problem with the crank pully that when i was driving that the car lost all control of the steering and power, mitsubishi towed my vehicle and repaired the part because it was under warranty, but this same problem occured again in 2001 with my wife and children were in the car and lost control of the steering and could not drive the vehicle, i was told that the vehicle is no longer under warranty and that i would have to pay for the repair when it seems to me that this is not normal to happen that many times to one vehicle even after it was just recently repaired and that it was not even that long of a time that the same problem occurred with the same part that was replaced new by mitubishi.also i believe that this problem should be reported immediately to the manufacturer because loss of steering can cause a fatal accident at any speed in the wrong place where an accident can occur.i was told that there wasa recall on another make of the mitsubishi but not on the.
When i took my car in for a recall inspection of my front ball joint boot i was informed by the mitsubishi service technician that both of my front lower control arms and ball joints were dangerously worn.this was not covered by the recall because the boots were intact, however.it seems that, given that the parts have clearly had other failures as evidenced by the recall, they are prone to premature wear that should be the manufacturers responsibility.this seems unacceptably premature for this kind of failure, and i have not experienced or heard of these parts failing at such low mileage on other vehicles.i think the situation indicates that the parts or design are dangerously inadequate, but that mitsubishi is trying to tie it to boot failure to minimize their financial responsibility (the cost for replacement was $479).i was also informed by the mitsubishi service advisor at the dealer (erik rekdal) that he has experienced these early control arm/ball joint failures as a common occurrence on vehicles like mine.
After vehicle was parked in parking lot for an hour, consumer started to pull out andheardloud noise.stopped vehicle & noticedwheel had come off the driver's front side.ball joints & tie rod ends were coming out. Vehicle was towed to dealership & consumerwas informed the problem was not a defect, butwas repairable.
Right rear steering knuckle broke, causing accident, also no deployment of airbag during accident, causing two fatalities.
Lower lateral arms and tie rods had to be replaced at 35,100 miles.when passing another vehicle at 60 mph, the transmission went into neutral - very dangerous situation since another vehicle was approaching in the other lane.also vehicle downshifts intermittently on a frequent basis.power window regulator on right front passenger side failed at 35,100 miles.
Pursuant to the ball joint recall for my 1994 mitsubishi galant, i took my car to ourisman mitsubishi in 2004 who then inspected the boot, noticed the boot was broken yet the serviceman resealed the boot and informed me that the car was checked and the lower control arms were intact.in august 2005, while i was having my car service for a water pump problem, the mechanic indicated that the lower ball joint was defective and that i needed to have it replaced.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component on two occasions prior to recall notice (99v-066), however denied due to additional work necessary to correct problems, pulling to side (inner and end tie rods replaced additionally). Mjs
Console box cluster broken.
Sunvisor clip failed.
Sunvisor clip did not fit properly/cracked.
All interior door locks automatically relock themselves repeatedly; child safety lock no longer works.
Electrical panel on the driver door is inoperable due to a malfunction within the assembly, also a continuous smell of smoke occurs while the vehicle is being driven.please give any further details.
The power locks switch failed causing all of the doors to lock and unlock by themselves.*et
The power locks switch failed causing all of the doors to lock and unlock by themselves.*et
Major electrical problems doors will lock on you while in car, sometimes car will not work at all.
Power door locks, lock and unlock without engagement.
Power locks lock ontheir own whether someone is in or not. It's a intermittent problem, but has been happening for a year.
Main engine rear seal failed/driver's seat belt does not lock/all lights dim or get brighter due to electrical failure/front end suspension bushing failed/when using keyless entry system, all doors will unlock and the relockby themselves.
The power locks switch failed causing all of the doors to lock and unlock by themselves.*et
Consumer states that while driving vehicle will stall out.which was caused by a shortage in the electrical system. Power locks are also inoperative dealer contacted.*mr
While driving the power door locks would go up and down, also sometimes the door locks would not lock or unlock.
Power door locks not working properly.
Struts wear excessively.
Whenever vehicle hits a bump, the front & rear suspension makes noise like something is loose, handling has been affected. *et
The car is veering to the right all the time. The body of the car shakes up/down and left to right. This is very noticeable at 30mph. Below that speed, the steerig wheel moves left to right rapidly. When the car dips, the car bounces sideway that could be compensated or controlled by the steering wheel. (dot number: xlj6 7375tiresize: 185/70r14)
Car was serviced under one recall in spring of this year; however, noise persists on left front; maintenance manager informs me that it could be some part other than ball joint and not a part of recall. No safety defect indicated.
Front wheel alignment is off. *sd
Vehicle pulls to the right, causing premature wear of the tires.
Main engine rear seal failed/driver's seat belt does not lock/all lights dim or get brighter due to electrical failure/front end suspension bushing failed/when using keyless entry system, all doors will unlock and the relockby themselves.
Can feel knocking through steering column over bumps at high or low speeds.
I received a recall notice for the lower ball joints boots of my vehicle due to improper installation of the assembly at the factory. I took my vehicle in for the recall repair and they said that since the boot wasn't damaged they would not repair it. They did note that both ball joints were bad and needed to be replaced. I feel this is a defective part and that they are trying not to eat the cost of the repair. I question how many other customers had to have this part repaired they would not give me statistics on the number, i contacted the customer relations at mitsubishidan merril and he denied any repairs. I feel that they are trying not to accept this is a faulty part on their vehicle. I have never had to replace a ball joint on any vehicle i have owned i find it strange that both are bad and there is a safety recall on a related part the ball joint boot. Please investigate this matter further and please call me at home if you need any further assistance .the safety recall notice is # sr-99002. I have been trying to determine the poping noise in my vehicle since 30000 miles. They say that the part failing is normal wear and tear. Ya right!.......thats why their is a recall.
While driving a bolt came off the suspension,causing the fronttire to nearly come off. Also, caused the front end to lock up due to atransmission rod coming off.
Vehicle pulled left due to failed control arm, leading to wheel falling off. *dsh
I took my vehicle to a mitsubishi dealer for a recall on the suspension independent front control arm lower ball joint and was told by the mistubishi service department that my vehicle was not affected with the recall and that i would have to pay several hundred dollars to get it repaired with them. I therefore purchased the parts from the mitubishi parts department and had another mechanic replace the ball joints and booting at a lower price but with mitsubishi's parts.since then i was told that there was another recall on the same parts that we were having trouble with and that i should bring the vehicle in again and that they would take a look at it.i was very shocked that after owning several vehicles over the years that i had never had to pay anything for parts or repair and was totally shocked.also there will be two other reports filed for other complaints that i have had on defective parts with mitsubishi.thank you.
Ball joints need replacing because of recall.the dealer refused to do the recall.yh
The dealer claims that the ball joints passed inspection at the time of the recall, but now they are loose. Dealer says i am responsible for repairs
After vehicle was parked in parking lot for an hour, consumer started to pull out andheardloud noise.stopped vehicle & noticedwheel had come off the driver's front side.ball joints & tie rod ends were coming out. Vehicle was towed to dealership & consumerwas informed the problem was not a defect, butwas repairable.
Front ball joints broke when owner was turning a corner.he got out ofcar and saw tire had slumped over.please describe details.
The driver's side front ball joints are prematurely worn out, andcv boot is leaking, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Ball joint fell out of vehicle prior to recall notice, consumer had the repairs did not remedy problem because ball joint became loose again.nlm(recal sr-99-002)
The ball joint to driver's side broke while i was driving down road at 50mph, the car veered to left and skidded about 500 feet before i could get vehicle to stop. When i did the driver tire was perpendicular to the car and the base of motor was resting on the ground. After mitsibushi repaired the ball joint and half shaft that also broke. I transported it to ocala florida from odessa texas on a car carrier since that point i have learned all 4 motor mounts were broken. I contacted mitsibushi because it is my understanding that for all 4 to break substantial trauma would have had to occur, the car has not other trauma except the wreck in odessa when the ball joint snapped. Mitsibushi told me to take it to a local dealer here, i did and now they are declining to fix motor mounts that i contend were broken during that wreck. I have a complete file of events and receipts and names i would like to send via mail to your association if possible please provide me with a mailing address so i can fully explain the situation and provide the proof i have relating to the entire situation. I have been so financially and emotionally strained on this incident that i have been having problems with this car since 8 days after i purchased it used, but purchased to have reliable transportation and yet i have had more uncertainty with this car than anything all related t a ball joint recall. Thanks sincerely [xxx]. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving the vehicle front right control arm broke off, causing loss of steering control.dealer replaced right and left side control arms.4 weeks later while driving the front right control arm broke again,causing an accident.
Consumerreceived recall manufacturer'ssr99002in 06/1999. Took automobileto dealer,andwas told she did not have a problem. Currently,took automobile back to dealer, and was told thatvehicle has too many miles. She took it to superior mitsubishi in fayettville.
Vehicle has been making a noise for some time. Currently, consumer finds out that the right rear lower control arm bushing are worn out.*ml
Recall 99v0060000. While drivinglower control arm cracked, which may have caused a crash.
Excess play in the lower control arms and ball joints.
Lower control arms loose. Mjs
Pursuant to the ball joint recall for my 1994 mitsubishi galant, i took my car to ourisman mitsubishi in 2004 who then inspected the boot, noticed the boot was broken yet the serviceman resealed the boot and informed me that the car was checked and the lower control arms were intact.in august 2005, while i was having my car service for a water pump problem, the mechanic indicated that the lower ball joint was defective and that i needed to have it replaced.
While drivinglower ball joints collapsed andfront passenger side tire turned outward.also, axle came loose.dealer has not seen.vehicle was under recall, but has not been serviced.
Vehicle experienced failure of recall component prior to recall notice, however being denied for (different component part) (99v-066). Mjs
Lower ball joint - front: left ball joint came off while driving off the driveway. Had it replaced ($391.00) at pep boys. A few weeks later, i received a safety recall notice (sr-99-002) from mitsubishi. Took my car to the dealer on 7/15/99. The dealer replaced the right arm assembly on the other side free of charge. As instructed on the "reimbursements" section of the recall notice, i brought the original paid invoices to glendale mitsubishi for reimbursement. Hand them to mark toohey, service advisor. After calling him several times, he told me he gave them to the service manager, and that the manager would be calling me back regardin the status of my claim. No call received. I then came in person to see the service manager, he said that he never received the invoices, at his request i gave him copies. He told me that he would call me back. I have calledto check the status of my claim, and only get the same answer: i will be called back, or my check will be mailed as soon as mitsubishi reimburses glendale mitsubishi first. As of today, november 18, 1999, i have neither been called neither have i received a check in the mail. Regarding the headlights: they have been flickering/dimming during decceleration since i bought my car (it had 47k miles approx). Ak
The wheel of my daughter's mitsubishi galant fell off!while pulling into the driveway at our home, the galant's ball joint on the lower lateral control arm failed. The ball joint pulled out of the socket and the transaxle pulled out of the transmission.this resulted in the wheel falling against the wheel well (literally falling off the car!)there was no grease in the ball joint socket.thankfully, this occurred at a very low rate of speed.if it had happened on the expressway, it would have definitely caused a serious accident!this 1994 galant has only 86,000 miles on it, and has no open recalls.my daughter had taken this vehicle to a certified mechanic about a week before the incident because she sometimes heard a grinding noise coming from the wheel area.the shop wrongly diagnosed the problem as tie rod ends.they said there were no immediate safety concerns.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component on two occasions prior to recall notice (99v-066), however denied due to additional work necessary to correct problems, pulling to side (inner and end tie rods replaced additionally). Mjs
Recall 00 v 421 001/lower ball joint boot: reportingupper ball joint is failing aslower ball joint;notified thatupper ball joint is not covered underrecall.
Recall 99v066001. Ball joint separated fromsteering knuckle, causing driver to lose controland cause damage tovehicle.under the recall,dealer only replaced one of the ball joints, and the others caused the collision. Dealer nor manufacturer will replace the other boot as stated in the recall.
During replacement of struts service technician noticed that ball joints had excessive play.the manufacturer has recalled manyball joints recall #sr-04-001 according to alldata.
A near miss. The nut on the lower control arm came off on drivers side. 75 mph and thank goodness i was strong to pull the asphalt eating front end to the side. Going downhill heard what was thought to be a pebble hit the underside of the car and then was being pulled under the oncoming semi. Upon finally stopping on the shoulder, i got out looked at my tire sitting perpendicular to the car, the cars front end sitting on the ground,(i have photo's) i looked back to see a grove and a black line traveling from the left lane to the center line back to the left lane and to my galant's resting place. At 48 years old i have driven many a car, never have i come so near to meeting my maker. The mechanic, 300 miles from my home said the ball joint boot failed and allowed the bolt to become loose and the travel just unscrewed the nut. All the threads were there, non were stripped. 3 days later i bravely loaded myself and my younger sister into the car with some make due repairs and a new lower control arm, a put back together with duct tape and a prayer cv axle( was pull out as far as it could go, a new slightly smaller new tire, and a $1000.00 poorer, i slowly made myself drive back home. Now i hear noises on the other side. Now i have started looking for places like this the air my complaints. I was fortunate. As an older person, a woman and original owner, i would have thought i would have received a recall, i didn't. Have had the same address for 16 years. Didn't know about it until i got here.
Rubber boot on vehicles lower control arm ball joints failed prior to recall notice causing the vehicle to drop to the ground while backing into a space (99v-066).nlm
Rubber boot on vehicles lower control arm ball joints failed prior to recall notice causing the vehicle to drop to the ground while backing into a space (99v-066).nlm
The lower control arm ball joint failed prior to recall notice 00v-421, consumer was denied reimbursement because several words were wrong on the invoice, the dealer has not been able to fix the problem.nlm
I received a recall notice for my 1994 mitsubishi galant ls ,and i took my car to the nearest dealership, ourisman mitsubishi, last year concerning the lower arm ball joint.it was determined there that the ball joint was in excellent condition.after having my car inspected by my private and certified mechanic he strongly recommended that i replace this very part.the mechanic indicated that the driver's side ball joint is in serious need of replacement.
Heard noise coming from left right front, replace lower control arm and ball joint.tt
Consumer took vehicle in for lower ball joint recall00v421001/ manufacturer's recall sr99-002 repairs. Vehicle's problem involvedupper ball joints on right/left front side.problem has to be repaired orwheel will come off.
Vehicle recall repair work can not be performed by dealership due to lack of parts, vehicle is experiencing defect at this time (99v-066004). Mjs
Consumer experienced problems before recall 99v066001, consumer wants reimbursement for several repairs and a total of nine trips to the repair shop due to defect.
Recall work not performed in a timely matter and once perform a mechanic notice bolts on the control arm were loose or missing. 94 galant(sr-99-002).yh
Consumer took vehicle to dealerfor recall 00v421003 repairs. Upon leaving the dealer consumer got into the vehicle to take an hour ride and vehicle started to vibrate erratically. Consumer tookvehicle to two other mechanics, who determined that dealer had done something they should not have done to the vehicle.
The right side ball joint separated almost causing consumer to have an accident.*mr *la
Recall#00v421001/manufacturer's recallsr01-007.contacted dealer, and dealer stated vehicle was salvaged. Dealer will not fix vehicle.
Left front ball joint fell off. This caused the vehicle to suddenly stop and fall flat to the ground.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v-066004), prior to recall notification,excessive wear of the tires occurred prior to axle falling apart, consumer requesting reimbursement.*mjs
Vehicle had recall work done on the right lateral arm ball joint due to cut, however dealership refused recall repair on the left lateral ball joint due to wear. Mjs (99v-066)
Excess play in the lower control arms and ball joints.
Front sway bar bushings worn out, lower ball joints loose. Mjs
The consumer took his vehicle in to have the oil changedand upon entering the bay at the shop, the lowerball joint fell off.recall no.00v421001.
Dust cover on ball joint assemblies failed prior to recall notice (99v-066).nlm
Consumer experienced problems before recall 99v066001, consumer wants reimbursement for several repairs and a total of nine trips to the repair shop due to defect.
Manufacturer'srecall sr-01-0007; control arm:upper ball joints onleftside ofvehiclebroke.dealershipwas aware of problem.
The right side ball joint separated almost causing consumer to have an accident.*mr *la
Recall 00 v 421 001/lower ball joint boot: reportingupper ball joint is failing aslower ball joint;notified thatupper ball joint is not covered underrecall.
Consumer took vehicle in for lower ball joint recall00v421001/ manufacturer's recall sr99-002 repairs. Vehicle's problem involvedupper ball joints on right/left front side.problem has to be repaired orwheel will come off.
While turning 5 mph, the front ball joint and axle snapped. The consumer was unable to shift the gears to control the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and had vehicle towed. Cause has yet to be determined. The dealership has been notified. *ph
Vehicle was swaying to right. Also, there was a knocking noise like something was coming loose.
Struts replaced. *sd
Front sway bar bushings worn out, lower ball joints loose. Mjs
Drivers sear belt rear bearings wore prematurely.nlm
Main engine rear seal failed/driver's seat belt does not lock/all lights dim or get brighter due to electrical failure/front end suspension bushing failed/when using keyless entry system, all doors will unlock and the relockby themselves.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Bridgestone tires make noise. *sd
Tires failed prematurely.nlm
The left front goodyear tire separation causing the vehicle to shake while driving, the tire separation caused damage to the left front fender. (attorney for client)
Consumer noticed steel showing through tire.nlm
Front tires wear on the inside.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (99v-066) prior to recall notice, causing damage to other component as well. Consumer is denied reimbursement. Mjs
Main engine rear seal failed/driver's seat belt does not lock/all lights dim or get brighter due to electrical failure/front end suspension bushing failed/when using keyless entry system, all doors will unlock and the relockby themselves.
Paint faded after 3 years. No safety defct.
Check engine light continually comes on.
Tried to slow car down while cruise control was on and abs light came on and instead of car slowing down it accelerated. Please explain.tt
Tried to slow car down while cruise control was on and abs light came on and instead of car slowing down it accelerated. Please explain.tt
Cruise control will not disengage when stepping on the brakes.tt
Vehicle will not acclerate and rpms go up and down erratically.
Sudden acceleration.
Accelerator cable sheared causing uncontrolable acceleration resulting in accident. Mjs
Defogger is not working properly.tt
Power windows regulators and switchs fail.
Power mirrors failed.
The left, right, and both rear power windows make rattling noises.
Lower lateral arms and tie rods had to be replaced at 35,100 miles.when passing another vehicle at 60 mph, the transmission went into neutral - very dangerous situation since another vehicle was approaching in the other lane.also vehicle downshifts intermittently on a frequent basis.power window regulator on right front passenger side failed at 35,100 miles.
Power window regulator failed.*skd
The power windows regulators on three of my four windows have malfunctioned rendering them non-operational.
Power windows failed, they are also unstable and rattling.
Electronic mirrors failed to work properly.
While driving 65 mph core support tie bar cracked, the hood broke loose and flew open and back, striking and shattering windshield. Glass flew all over. Road visibility became poor. If not for the instinct of rapid eye closure, driver could have been blinded.
Passenger's side window did not work. Took vehicle to dealer, and they fixed it. When consumer got home it stopped working again.
While driving the wheel fell off the axle causing the vehicle to spin out of control causing damage to the vehicle, possibly related to recall (sr-99-002) which was issued after the incident.*mjs
Front left wheel separated w/axle holding tire out from wheel well. Please describe details.tt
Purchased 3 tires june 18th 2016. By the end of the day my spare tire was completely empty i took it back and had a new one put back on it. June 19th the tire that was put on my car also went flat whilesitting in a parking lot. I decided to file this formal complaint due to the fact that they refused to give me a refund of $30 for the bad tire. Also due to the fact that two of the three tires purchased two went flat and less than 48 hours of purchase date.
Lower control nut stripped threads/came loose, causing left front wheel to come off/vehicle to collapse. *sd
While driving the wheel fell off the axle causing the vehicle to spin out of control causing damage to the vehicle, possibly related to recall (sr-99-002) which was issued after the incident.*mjs
Lug nut bolt stripped. Mjs
After vehicle was parked in parking lot for an hour, consumer started to pull out andheardloud noise.stopped vehicle & noticedwheel had come off the driver's front side.ball joints & tie rod ends were coming out. Vehicle was towed to dealership & consumerwas informed the problem was not a defect, butwas repairable.
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