2001 Mitsubishi Galant electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have had repeated incidents where my horn will sound during the night, and if I was using it as a warning to another driver. I have had it checked several times, and I was finally told that the airbag is probably what is causing the problem. Now my horn doesn't sound at all and this poses a…”
filed Oct 24, 2014
“My heater stopped working. Then the heat would take at least a half an hour before coming on but would only stay warm when I was driving. Cannot keep my windows defrosted in the winter! Very unsafe! Also, my left, front headlight will go on by itself and will blink, without any key in ignition, it…”
filed Jan 4, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 00V339000 · Oct 24, 2000
Electrical System problems in other Galant years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Galant | 9 | 38% |
| 2005 Galant | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Galant | 4 | 7% |
| 2003 Galant | 17 | 13% |
| 2002 Galant | 26 | 19% |
| 2000 Galant | 21 | 15% |
| 1999 Galant | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 Galant | 6 | 11% |
| 1997 Galant | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 Galant | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 Galant | 15 | 7% |
| 1994 Galant | 13 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.