2000 Mitsubishi Galant Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 11%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, 11% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The consumer stated that while turning, the signals failed intermittently. Recall 99v305001 was issued. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN. When the consumer used the turn signal, the high beam light would turn on and was difficult to turn off and the signal would not be indicated.”
NHTSA complaint #10092530, filed 2004-11, 64,000 miles“2000 gallant headlight wires overheat causing to burn out wire. Possible fire hazard (did not happen to us), however headlight wires overheated on both headlights causes them to fuse and stop working.”
NHTSA complaint #10181137, filed 2007-01, 69,000 miles“The lever that controlled the lights and turn signal was loose . This defect was recalled by the manufacturer. The repair was done in 2000, now the problem exist again. Owner has contacted the manufacturer and was told that this problem cannot be corrected again under the recall. Now the owner has to pay out of pocket. The over all problem with the turn signal switch has not completely been resolved. Provide further details. Consumer was charged for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10092418, filed 2004-10, 34,000 miles“When the left turn signal is turned on sometimes the headlights automatically go off. However, when turning turn signal switch off headlights come on.”
NHTSA complaint #10042224, filed 2003-10, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact discovered that the plastic piece in the turn signal lever snapped inside. Currently, the headlights, turn signals, and high beams do not work. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 99v305001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The current and failure mileages were 144,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10232125, filed 2008-06, 144,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10211530Apr 7, 2022This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by…
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 15 | 11% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
17 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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