2002 Mitsubishi Galant electrical system problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi galant. While driving at various speeds, the low beam headlights and the signal lamp failed to operate when activated. The failure recurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuse failed and needed to be replaced…”
filed Apr 13, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that the cruise control light illuminated on the instrument panel without it being manually activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…”
filed Apr 30, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ROUTING OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT HARNESS CAN ALLOW IT TO…Campaign 02V147000 · May 29, 2002
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% |
| 2001 Galant | 13 | 9% |
| 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 2002 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.