1999 Mitsubishi Galant Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 6%of 215 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant, 6% of the 215 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Alternator and wire harness caught on fire on my 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. Harness and alternator plug were totally burnt. Had to replace both at my cost. Also had to replace radiator while at the shop. Lost 1 day of work due to this.”
NHTSA complaint #10208738, filed 2007-11, 141,203 miles“Thermostat stuck causing engine overheating. Also, AC runs cold and then warm in city driving. On the highway it is cold. A severe vibration occurs in city driving with the air conditioner on also. I have to turn the air off to make it quit. I contacted the dealer about both of these problems and because it is not under 36k miles they will not do anything else about it.”
NHTSA complaint #749994, filed 2001-08“The contact stated while traveling 45 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle shuddered and had worsened over time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the vehicle needed a power flush performed, all related filters needed to be replaced. The dealer expressed that if problems continued, the torque converter would need to be replaced. The necessary work was performed, but the problems worsened.”
NHTSA complaint #10173721, filed 2006-11, 40,000 miles“When consumer applies brakes vehicle shakes. Also, radiator was leaking and vehicle stalling. Consumer was traveling about 40mph in traffic and someone had cut in frontof consumer's vehicle. When she applied brakes vehicle started to shaking out of control and consumer lost control and hit the vehicle in front of her.”
NHTSA complaint #865694, filed 2000-07“The insured stated that all the lights on the dash started blinking, he then put the vehicle into park and turned off the engine, then smoke began coming from the hood, the insured opened the hood and the vehicle was on fire. (claim#30-v201-876)”
NHTSA complaint #6900948, filed 2002-01Related recalls
- 01V011001Jan 16, 2001Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1999–2001, Eclipse 2000–2001, Eclipse Spyder 2001
Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170086Nov 1, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10015818Mar 1, 2005Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for cold engine misfire / hot soak restart / rough idle. Revision.
- 10014399Jun 1, 2004Cold engine misfire.
- 10014193Sep 1, 2002Cold engine misfire.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 | 16 | 13% |
| 2002 | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 | 21 | 14% |
| 2000 | 19 | 14% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 16 | 12% |
| 1995 | 15 | 7% |
| 1994 | 17 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 22% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 6 | 29% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
96 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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