2000 Mitsubishi Galant engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 mitsubishi galant. Whenever the vehicle begins to get hot, the air conditioner begins to blow hot air. The contact also noticed that the low oil light would occasionally illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current…”
filed Sep 25, 2008
“Intake manifold has been replaced twice and now the third manifold has cracked in the very same place as the first two. First replacement came with no explanation why. Second replacement was because of a cracked motor mount. I will not let dealership replace this manifold. I have been told that…”
filed Jul 21, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Galant years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Galant | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Galant | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 Galant | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 Galant | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 Galant | 16 | 13% |
| 2002 Galant | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 Galant | 21 | 14% |
| 1999 Galant | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 Galant | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 Galant | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 Galant | 16 | 12% |
| 1995 Galant | 15 | 7% |
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.