Mitsubishi / Galant / 2002
2002 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Owners have filed 175 complaints about the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 17.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of electrical system at 15.4%.
Complaints175
Crashes25
Fires11
Injuries21
Deaths1
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 17.1% · 30
Electrical system 15.4% · 27
Visibility 12.6% · 22
Structure 10.9% · 19
Air bags 9.7% · 17
Engine and engine cooling 7.4% · 13
Unknown or other 4.0% · 7
Exterior lighting 3.4% · 6
Severity
Of those complaints, 25 describe a crash, 11 describe a fire, 21 report an injury and 1 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Mitsubishi Galant in this data, 2002 draws comparatively few complaints; 1995 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 64,947 miles.
In owners' own words
Rear brakes make a squealing/grinding noise when braking. The dealership inspected twice. The first time they said it was built up brake dust, the sound continued after I picked it up from the dealership. Took it back and said there was nothing they could do, and they seemed to be working properly, and the only way to remedy it was to replace the pads, which is not covered by warranty. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 28,000 miles
Our Galant has squeaking and grinding when brakes are applied. Currently at 46,000 miles, and the 4th set of brakes and 2nd rotors will be installed. Dealer says it is driving habits and will not fix even though I purchased extended 75,000 warranty. Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicle purchased on 2/25/02. Brakes are squealing very loudly, and consumer is concerned about their effectiveness. Vehicle was checked by dealer, who stated that nothing could be done to stop squeaking. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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