2003 Mitsubishi Galant engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Air bags didn't come out when accident occurred, there is smoke coming from exhaust not something is eating the gas up there is leakage coming from engine, oil, and radiator (unknown areas). *tr”
filed May 2, 2014
“Turned heat on and heard a ratteling noise under dash, when heat came on noise stopped. Turned heat on a week later, nothing, only cold air. Independent mechanic says heater core, after replacing thermostat and coolant sensor. Dealership says heater control valve, either way, with seeing how many…”
filed Nov 8, 2011
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% |
| 2002 Galant | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 Galant | 21 | 14% |
| 2000 Galant | 19 | 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 2003 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.