2000 Mitsubishi Galant service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Wheel cylinders failed again. This was the sixth set that this car had been through. They were leaking at time of purchase although I discovered this a week thereafter. The proportional valve had been changed, new brakes all around also. Dealers had no idea why this was happening. Need help to find…”
filed May 9, 2007
“Had wheel cylinders replaced -- left rear in 2004 and right rear in dec 2005. Went for oil change today and asked the mechanic to pull of rear wheels because the brakes didn't feel right to me. Right rear was soaked in brake fluid and left rear had just started to leak. Right rear had also started…”
filed Apr 10, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Galant years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Galant | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 Galant | 4 | 17% |
| 2005 Galant | 6 | 23% |
| 2004 Galant | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 Galant | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 Galant | 27 | 20% |
| 2001 Galant | 29 | 19% |
| 1999 Galant | 89 | 41% |
| 1998 Galant | 12 | 23% |
| 1997 Galant | 12 | 15% |
| 1996 Galant | 28 | 21% |
| 1995 Galant | 34 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.