2000 Mitsubishi Galant steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The suspension/steering foundation has a problem that the dealership cannot locate. An alignment is needed every 2/3 months(not always riding on rough roads). Steering feels out of control, had 4 alignments done, 2 sets of 4 brand new tires placed on the car in a 2yr. Period- the steering &…”
filed Jan 23, 2003
“There was recall o1v225001 a few months back regarding steering gear locking up. Consumer had problem resolved. Currently, same problem was occurring in same vehicle. Contacted dealer. *akconsumer was involoved in an accident where the steering wheel locked up and consumer crashed into a pole…”
filed Sep 9, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION…Campaign 01V295001 · Sep 25, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V225001 · Aug 10, 2000
Steering problems in other Galant years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Galant | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Galant | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 Galant | 2 | 8% |
| 2002 Galant | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 Galant | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 Galant | 15 | 7% |
| 1998 Galant | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 Galant | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 Galant | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 Galant | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 Galant | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 Galant | 1 | 3% |
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.