NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 167 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #1 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.
Fuel system, gasoline — Tank assemblyCampaign 01V069000 · 08 Mar 2001
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.
Remedy: 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 — 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.
SeatsCampaign 01V005001 · 08 Jan 2001
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.
Remedy: 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 — Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCampaign 00V320001 · 27 Oct 2000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
Electrical system — Rear compartment/trunkCampaign 00V339000 · 24 Oct 2000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route and secure the harnesses and, if necessary, repair any pre-existing wire insulation damage.
Engine and engine cooling — EngineCampaign 00V299001 · 02 Oct 2000
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.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
What owners complain about
Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Structure9 · 22%
Engine and engine cooling7 · 18%
Electrical system6 · 15%
Fuel system5 · 12%
Gasoline5 · 12%
Power train5 · 12%
Air bags4 · 10%
Engine4 · 10%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
2001mitsubishi galant es, i want to drive a safe car with no fire or accidents,i found 7 recalls for this year and make i went to the mitsubishi at 34-54 44th.street long island city 718-361-6900 service advisor anthony serrone told me that there was no recall for my car and i made an appointment for 01/04/09 at 8:00…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. While driving 25 mph she rear-ended another vehicle. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The front end of the vehicle was damaged and the occupant was injured. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. A police report was…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the check engine warning lamp illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the crank shaft position sensor and the main ecu relay needed to be replaced.…
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 moving…
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.