NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring Problems

2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,000 miles

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1997 Mitsubishi Galant electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Mitsubishi Galant Owner Comments

problem #1

Jun 172003

Galant

  • 50,000 miles

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

While driving at 20 mph consumer saw smoke coming from under the dashboard and under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic informed consumer that all of the electrical wires melted. On another occasion while driving at about 15 mph vehicle completely shut down. Vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who discovered that the flywheel and associated pulleys had to be replaced. Also, radiator hose split.

- Amityville, NY, USA

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