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2000 Mitsubishi Galant recalls
Equipment: other, labels
NHTSA campaign 04V428000 · reported September 1, 2004 · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN · 100,432 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
- The 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.
Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections
NHTSA campaign 01V295001 · reported September 25, 2001 · MITSUBISHI AMERICA · 25,803 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
- The risk
- Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began november 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 america at 1-800-222-0037.
Power train: automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines
NHTSA campaign 01V011001 · reported January 16, 2001 · MITSUBISHI AMERICA · 277,227 vehicles potentially affected
- The 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.
- The risk
- Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
- The 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.
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
NHTSA campaign 00V225001 · reported August 10, 2000 · MITSUBISHI AMERICA · 228,294 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
- The risk
- A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables
NHTSA campaign 99V333001 · reported November 23, 1999 · MITSUBISHI AMERICA · 19,179 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
- The risk
- This circuit failure could cause any of the following to occur: (1) the engine will not start because the main fuse will blow if the power lead is grounded; (2) the low oil pressure warning lamp will illuminate if the signal wire is grounded; (3) the airconditioning system will become inoperative if the lead to the magnetic clutch is grounded; and (4) the turn signal/hazard lamps will become inoperative if the voltage monitor lead is grounded.
- The fix
- Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness. If the harness wires show no damage, the dealer will install a heat insulator along with heat resistant harness clips. If the harness wires do show damage, the dealers will install a new harness with preinstalled integral heat protection.
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, switch/wiring · Exterior lighting: turn signal, switch · Exterior lighting: headlights, switch
NHTSA campaign 99V305001 · reported November 1, 1999 · MITSUBISHI AMERICA · 98,817 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
- The risk
- Loosening or cracking of the levers can cause directional lamps that do not self-cancel or operate, head lamps that do not turn off, windshield washers that operate continuously and/or windshield wipers that do not operate.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Dec 21, 2017 · Electrical system · 165,000 miles
I AM DISABLED BY MY OWN FACTORY ALARM. THE CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE MY ECU WAS DEFECTIVE AND I REPLACED IT WITH A USED ONE AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER TO PROGRAM MY KEY TO THE REPLACEMENT ECU AND THE KEY STILL DOESN'T WORK EVEN THOUGH I AM GETTING A P1610 TROUBLE CODE FOR IMMOBILIZER MALFUNCTION WHICH IS DUE TO AN ECU…
May 22, 2015 · Air bags · crash reported
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH A CRASH BAR CRASHED HEAD ON INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AT 50 MPH. THE CONTACT'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK INQUIRES AND A HERNIATED DISK DISPLACER. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE…
Oct 8, 2014 · Engine · 230,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE…
Apr 9, 2013 · Engine · 86,700 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE NEEDLE WOULD FLUCTUATE CONTINUOUSLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RADIATOR, WHICH WOULD…
Oct 16, 2010 · Electrical system · 212,600 miles
I OWN A 2000 MITSUBISHI GALANT. FOR THE LAST TWO MONTHS, I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE REPAIR SHOP. I AM NOT A MECHANIC; HOWEVER, I KNOW THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR WILL JUST STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. WHEN IT OCCURS, IT WILL NOT START AND HAS TO BE TOWED IN. THE FIRST…
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 21, 2017.