I own a green 99 Mitsubishi Galant and the clear coat is coming off causing my car to look like it has alligator skin it started on the roof and has now spread to the trunk and hood. I called Mitsubishi to see if they had any complains about the paint and I was told no. The operator then asked what state I live in and when I told her that I live in Texas, she told me that I should have expected to have paint problems with my vehicle because the Texas sun is so harsh. I have also been involved in 3 accidents in the vehicle and my airbags have never deployed. I also have a problem keeping wheel cover on all it takes is a slight bump in the road and off they come. This year model also has major problems with the rotors warping.

- Weatherford, TX, USA

Front rotors warped at around 15000 miles. At the first incident, I had the rotors turned and bought high quality pads. Shortly thereafter, the rotors warped again. I bought another set of rotors, and things were okay for about 10000 miles. Afterwards, braking vibration came back. I decided to buy brembo slotted rotors in case the factory rotors were not good enough. I finally found an internet site that had them for this car, but I probably cannot write the name here. I also made sure my tire center did not torque the lugs over 80 foot pounds when rotating the tires. After a rotation, I used my torque wrench to verify proper torque. So far the brembo rotors have not warped. Lastly, I have noticed the steering wheel vibrates at highway speeds. Tire rotation and balancing does not help.

- Edmond, OK, USA

Rotors warped and rusted and could not be resurfaced.resulting in cost of $475 dollars for new front rotors and brake pads. Also minor crash for slow stopping.car also jerks when changing gears.

- Saugus, MA, USA

I leased a 1999 Mitsubishi Galant on Aug 30, 1999, two weeks later I took my car back because of hearing grinding and scrubbing noises when applying my brakes, I was told by a rude service manager that it was brake dust so all they did was clean it out which was a lame excuse, I have been driving and owned cars for more than 15 years, a couple of weeks later the same thing again I was told it was brake dust, about a month after that I made an appointment and went in again and was told I needed rotors and began to tell how much it costs, I argued that point because it is a lease so then they replaced the rotors. I have replaced rotors and/or brakes pads at least every 3000 to 5000 miles since then because I just did not have the time to play the dealers games. It gets so bad that I have to pump the brakes every time and the front end of the car vibrates like it is falling apart especially going down hill, have to start pumping the brakes at the top of the hill in order to stop safely. And to top that off, I called to make an appointment to take my car in again last summer and the dealership has gone out of business. This has gone on wasting my money for over three and a half years, in January of this year I had an accident because of my brakes, I did not have ample time to apply the brakes when another driver pulled out in front of me, thankfully no one was hurt, I had three thousand dollars worth of damage. My question is why does this go on, why has Mitsubishi not recalled these cars to correct the problem or are they not able to correct it" do they not have the proper knowledge to locate and correct the problem? does someone have to be seriously injured or killed before someone at Mitsubishi gives a [xxx] about the poor construction and possible inadequate parts used in the braking system of these cars?? from what I am able to find out these problem still exist even on the brand new Galant's, what is the deal?" information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.

- Durham, NC, USA

I have had problem after problem...had rotors replaced 3 mos after purchase, complained of violent shaking numerous times. I was told this was B/C I had "after factory" wheels that were too big for my car. I learned to live with it. The next thing to occur was a loud noise while driving coming from front end wheels. In June of 2001, I had an A/C idler pulley replaced for $150. As soon as I drove away, the noise presented again. I finally gave up on sitting at the dlrshp for 3 hrs w/a 3 yr old, so I've learned to live with it...yet again. The noise still persists as of 2/02. In may of 2001, I began experiencing electrical problems. To date I've had all recalls svcd. Upon the start of my car, the sunroof, lights, anything power, radio, etc., were not in function. I noticed this the first time after pulling away. Numerous times thereafter (2X in rain) I started to pull out and turn on my w/shld wipers to realize nothing worked. My temp. Fix was to shut off the car and restart again...praying. As of late...I have had my E brake light luminated for about 2 months, for no reason. My oil lamp light would come on here and there. When starting my car now, sometimes my radio will be "on" but, won't start working and will eventually come in from the back spkrs up to the front. The other temp fix I've found when things aren't working, is to turn the key slightly back toward me and it turns things on. On top of all this...my black weather stripping on top of my car has flown off (clips broke) this happened the first cold w/end of Dec 2001. W/in 2 days, both flew off while I was on the hwy. I had to pull off to removed the remainder. And getting to the last but not least stuff...one day last week, my locks would not stayed in the locked position. I would lock all, reverse, turn, do anything and they would unlock themselves, miraculously, the next day it stopped. As of last night, my door ajar lamp is on and remains on & my dome lights -will not shut off.

- Marshfield, MA, USA

Brakes rotors defective.

- Croydon, PA, USA

I have taken my Galant to the dealer for service 6 times in the last 2 yrs. For service on the rotors. After the accident, I took the car in again. They checked the car and said that there was no problem with the brakes, however the area rep. Stated that the rotors are warped, but that is normal and does not effect the brakes.

- Corona, CA, USA

Front brake rotors were replaced on twelve occasions. When applying brakes at highway speed steering wheel and brake pedal would vibrate severely. Problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Cypress, TX, USA

While driving at a high speed and stepping on brake pedal will feel brake rotors pulsating and vibration in steering wheel. Brakes pads and rotors had been replaced a 1000 miles.

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

Front brake rotors needed to be replaced three times in two years because brake padding had been changed. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

- Corsicana, TX, USA

While driving at any speed consumer has noticed vibration coming from front end. Consumer believed that vibration was causing front brake rotors to wear excessively. Vehicle has been at dealer to have brake rotors replaced, and twice to have brake rotors resurfaced. Vehicle is currently at dealer for a fourth visit.

- Mahwah, NJ, USA

Front rotors keep warping after 3,000 miles to 5,000 miles, dealer has replaced rotors 5 times with same design.

- Dallas, TX, USA

Vehicle virbates when driving over 60 mph and when braking the brakes pulsate, consumer took the vehicle 5 times for repair, dealer said the rotors were warped and would replace but he have to sign an agreement that the new rotors were no longer under warrant, consumer refused because they have never fixed the issue since he bought the car.

- Unknown, UN, USA

Rotors were defective when applying brakes vehicle vibrated/ front ends was misaligned. And tires warped. Consumer took vehicle to T dealership four or more times.

- Ronkokona, NY, USA

Rotors have been replaced twice and turned twice. Dealer advised Mitsubishi rotors are bad and that if I replaced the rotors with after market rotors problem would cease.

- Potomac, MD, USA

The brakes vibrate and shimmy. They start to squeal. We have had the car back 4 times and every time its the same thing. I am afraid they will just go out alltogether.

- Largo, FL, USA

Rotors always seem to be re-cut.and resurfaced every year!

- Toms River, NJ, USA

Since purchase of car in January 1999 I have had 5 repairs done due to vibration upon braking. Each time I was told the rotors were warped. After 12,000 miles Mitsubishi refused to cover the repairs, even though this had been a continuing problem since the purchase of the car.

- Hoover, AL, USA

While depressing brake pedal heard a grinding noise. Dealer stated rotors needed to be replaced after one month use.

- Farmington, NM, USA

While driving down the street and upon applying brakes, front end shimmied and shook, almost lost control. Contacted dealer, and he replaced the rotors. A month later, the same problem occurred, and dealer replaced tires/bushing, and rotors.

- Lithia Spgs, GA, USA