2003 Mitsubishi Galant visibility problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while traveling at approximately 40 mph, the defroster failed to activate. The contact attempted to use the temperature controls and suddenly there was an abnormal noise. The failure occurred when the defroster, a/c, or heater…”
filed Aug 4, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi galant. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the heat control module was activated but cold air began to circulate out of the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the…”
filed Jan 21, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TT218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 28, 2015
Visibility problems in other Galant years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Galant | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Galant | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 Galant | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Galant | 8 | 13% |
| 2002 Galant | 21 | 16% |
| 2001 Galant | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 Galant | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 Galant | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 Galant | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 Galant | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 Galant | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 Galant | 12 | 6% |
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.