1996 Mitsubishi Galant Engine cooling Problems

“I was driving about 60 MPH on the highway, when all of a sudden, the transmission shifted three times. The check engine light came on, and when I got home, the car would not go into reverse. The next day, I placed the gear in drive, and pressed the gas; it sounded as if the entire everything would fall out. My transmission has gone out without warning, and I know this is not normal. I now see that there is a transmission problem with these cars. Please make sure that Mitsubishi takes responsibility and compensate us, the consumers. If they don't, they will only lose customers. Thanks.”

“The oil dipstick indicated empty one week after the consumer purchased the vehicle. The same thing happen again after a weeks driving. Consumer returned to the dealer and explains the vehicles performance and the problem that he was experiencing, the dealer kept the vehicle for one week and replaced the water pump, rear main seal and crankshaft.”

“Dealer informed consumer that the mileage on vehicle which read 053086 was not the original mileage and that the previous owner had replaced the speedometer at 35992 miles because the vehicle had experienced electrical problems and the odometer was inoperative, dealer could not repair vehicle under warranty due to mileage.”

“Lower front ball joints had a lot of play. Vehicle was making loud noises when making turns. Taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check it. There was a recall regarding the ball joints, 00v421001, however dealer stated consumer's vehicle did not qualify for recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement. Transmission was replaced. Timing belt was replaced.”

“Consumer was traveling at approximately 55 MPH when car started vibrating and smoke was coming from engine. Dealership stated that head gasket had cracked. Consumer also stated prior to head gasket failure, coolant was leaking from engine, cylinder head was warped, radiator also partially melted.”