2000 Mitsubishi Galant Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 136 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, 4% of the 136 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the turn signal switch detached from the vehicle when he attempted to activate the signal. In addition, the windshield wipers work intermittently. The dealer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id numbers 99v305001, Mitsubishi recall number sr-99-003 (exterior lighting:turn signal:switch) and 99v305001 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The failure mileage was 107,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10277705, filed 2009-07, 107,000 miles“The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact observed that the entire vehicle exterior body exhibited severe rust spots. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection; however, the technician was unable to assist with repairing the rust. The dashboard also exhibited extensive cracking and warps which covered the entire length of the vehicle which was caused by the defroster unit. The front passenger axle was taken to an authorized dealer on a separate occasion and repaired. The contact had concerns of the safety risk involved. …”
NHTSA complaint #10284205, filed 2009-09, 37,000 miles“While traveling durning rain and without any indication windshield wipers /high beams/parking lights, and fog lamps failed. Dealer has bee notifed. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #881389, filed 2001-02Related recalls
- 99V305001Nov 1, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.Covers: Mitsubishi Galant 1999–2000, Eclipse 2000
Related service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This 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.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 11% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 13% |
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 11 | 18% |
| 2003 | 46 | 37% |
| 2002 | 21 | 16% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 2% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 3% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
25 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
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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