2002 Mitsubishi Galant service brakes, hydraulic problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Since purchase of 2002 mitsubishi galant have had numerous problems with squeaking brakes, rotors replaced twice since purchased 7/05. Was told by dealer that squeaking was from driving habits; nothing wrong with brakes. Had to take vehicle to private mechanic. Also, problems with air conditioning…”
filed May 28, 2007
“I have a 2002 galant, it was the first brand new car I bought for myself, the brakes squeaked the first day I've had to get the breaks done twice already and it only has 64,000 miles I've also gone through 2 sets of tires I'm about to buy new tires this week. In the last 2 months I've noticed it…”
filed Oct 28, 2006
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% |
| 2001 Galant | 29 | 19% |
| 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 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.