NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Power Steering Fluid Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2000 Mitsubishi Galant steering problems

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2000 Mitsubishi Galant Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 132001

Galant

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving 45-50 mph smelled smoke. Consumer applied brakes, and they faded. Transmission slipped. Consumer pulled over, and front of vehicle burst into flames. Fire department put out fire, vehicle was towed to dealer. Factory representative determined Mitsubishi was not responsible. There was recall000295001 on power steering tube that could cause a fire, but this vehicle was not affected. Vehicle was totalled, no injuries.

- Mchenry, IL, USA

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