2001 Mitsubishi Galant service brakes, hydraulic problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Right rear tire hit hole or bump in parking. Activated anti-lock braking for first time since buying car in 2001. Lost steering control at same time. Couldn't turn it. Stopped before entering highway. Put car in park; then drive and slowly took off. Steering returned to normal. Dangerous situation…”
filed Jul 14, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi galant. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle was experiencing severe vibrations on the front end of the driver side. The front driver and passenger side rotors were extremely warped. All of the parts attached to the brakes are damaged. The current and failure…”
filed Jan 3, 2008
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% |
| 2000 Galant | 16 | 12% |
| 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 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.