2000 Mitsubishi Galant Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 15%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, 15% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. For the last two months, I have been in and out of the repair shop. I am not a mechanic; however, I know that there is a problem in the electrical system. While driving, the car will just stop in the middle of the road. When it occurs, it will not start and has to be towed in. The first two times, the mechanic replaced the blown fuse. The last time, the ignition switch was replaced because the dealer said that it was bad. I thought that was the end until last night. The same thing has happened again. I am becoming frustrated over this matter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10360761, filed 2010-10, 212,600 miles“Car was shut off at work for about 30 - 50 minutes when the horn started to blare for no reason -- no alarm installed. Opened car door and electrical burning smell was present. Had to pull fuse to get it shut off. Vehicle was locked and empty at time.”
NHTSA complaint #10152453, filed 2006-03, 47,800 miles“Recently purchased used 200 Mitsubishi Galant. Having issues with the oil light constantly coming on and the car shutting off. It also seems as though the vehicle looses power and none of the signal lights or hazard lights will work. This has been going on since purchasing the vehicle in october 2008. The dealer where purchased is not being very cooperative. Once off its takes several tries for the car to start again. Your website indicated that several of these models were recalled. It looks as though this vehicle was never repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10258874, filed 2009-02, 114,000 miles“I purchased a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant brand new in june, 2000. About 18 months later, my car would immediately stop running. All systems would die. My Mitsubishi dealership attempted different fixes on many occasions, only to have the problem occur again. Finally, my car was sent to a master mechanic at another dealership who diagnosed the problem as something to do with an electrical regulator or switch. To my recollection, the switch could only carry a 10 amp load, and was getting shorted out because it needed more capacity. …”
NHTSA complaint #10247373, filed 2008-10“Along with several recalls, the brakes, rotors, battery, all four tires had to be replaced at my expense. Horn still does not properly work after being replaced. Electrical failures with blinker light (inside and outside) and outside rear driver side light staying on even when car is turned off. Service department says they find nothing wrong. Letters written to Mitsubishi go unresponsive to and/or are referred to my local service department, with no response, only that my claims are denied. Need help. Please check this out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023462, filed 2003-06Related recalls
- 99V333001Nov 23, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the…Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1999–2000, Eclipse 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10170096Mar 5, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170100Feb 6, 2013This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10016133Apr 1, 2005Alternator fr terminal voltage - service manual revision.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 9 | 38% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 4 | 7% |
| 2003 | 17 | 13% |
| 2002 | 26 | 19% |
| 2001 | 13 | 9% |
| 2000 | 21 | 15% |
| 1999 | 21 | 10% |
| 1998 | 6 | 11% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 15 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 9 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 5% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
25 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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