NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Mitsubishi Galant engine problems

engine problem

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1996 Mitsubishi Galant Owner Comments

problem #9

May 102000

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On numerous occasions, oil dipstick registered empty, dealer replaced water pump, rear main seal, crankshaft and A/C P/S belts and valves, oil also leaking at the distribtor around the intake manifold.

- Alexandria, LA, USA

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problem #8

May 102000

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
On numerous occasions, oil dipstick registered empty, dealer replaced water pump, rear main seal, crankshaft and A/C P/S belts and valves, oil also leaking at the distribtor around the intake manifold.

- Alexandria, LA, USA

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problem #7

Dec 042001

Galant

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Ada, OK, USA

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problem #6

Jun 142001

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer states vehicle shuts off everytime a stop is made, possible engine problem.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #5

Jul 211998

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed prematurely while driving on highway. Consumer has replaced transmission twice at 30,000 miles and 58,000 miles. In addition to recurring transmission problems, the head light plugs had burned out. The head light parts and the A/C system for the vehicle had been discontinued and the consumer does not know how to solve the problem. Engine oil leak near front crank seal. Oil pan gasket leaking.

- Hampton, CT, USA

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problem #4

Sep 082000

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
The vehicle stalls continually while making a stop.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #3

Sep 082000

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The vehicle stalls continually while making a stop.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #2

Mar 062000

(reported on)

Galant

  • miles
Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping and a noise which may cause a crash. Also, engine idles and the accelerator screeches which may cause a crash.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

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problem #1

Jan 011996

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Hesitation in the engine.

- Maurice, LA, USA

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