NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 149 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #2 for number of recalls.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 09E025000 · 11 May 2009
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Remedy: 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 — Cooling unit and linesCampaign 01V011001 · 16 Jan 2001
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.
Remedy: 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)Campaign 00V225001 · 10 Aug 2000
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.
Risk: A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Electrical system — CablesCampaign 99V333001 · 23 Nov 1999
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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lighting — SwitchCampaign 99V305001 · 01 Nov 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
What owners complain about
Share of the 39 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Structure12 · 31%
Exterior lighting10 · 26%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Visibility4 · 10%
Unknown or other3 · 8%
Equipment2 · 5%
Engine2 · 5%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
20065
200712
20088
20096
20104
20131
20141
20151
20171
From owner complaints
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…
Beginning just a few years after purchasing my 2000 galant brand new, the paint started eating itself away (oxidizing). There are huge blotches covering the roof and rear of the car. It has continually gotten worse. No one will help me at mitsibushi. Just a few months after originally purchasing the vehicle, i hit a…
I own a 2000 mitsubishi galant. In 2004 the vehicle's dashboard began cracking soon after the warranty expired . The dashboard has multiples cracks and continued to crack. *tr
I had purchased a brand new 2000 mits. Galant (black) which was a special edition from the local dealer for mitsbushi and was in the showroom. Within 1 1/2 of having this vehicle, the paint on the roof around the sunroof had faded. Gradually throughout the years the roof, front hood and rear truck is completely faded…
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.