2001 Mitsubishi Galant Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 22%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,590miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, 22% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,590 miles. 10 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This car has had a problem with the o2 sensors, fuel line, oil leaks, fuse and electrical shorts from the start. We have tried to fix the problems, but the repairs never lasted long. The brake line recently started leaking. Today we were in a wreck because the brakes went out. We were traveling at 35 MPH and should have had time to stop. The car slid under a truck, and was totaled. We were never contacted about any recalls involving our car.”
NHTSA complaint #10587638, filed 2014-05, 250,000 miles“I purchase a Mitsubishi Galant on july 23, 2003. Since then I have had 4 front brake change, rotor cut 2 times,replace caliper, ABS / anti-lock sensor sensor replace once. With that been the manger and on going problems I have had an accident due to brake failure. I also notice that the steering wheel is always vibrating.”
NHTSA complaint #10021012, filed 2003-06, 13,500 miles“Front brake rotors become warped every 5,000 to 8,000...this is the third set of rotors I have gone through since 2002. There is heavy vibration in the steering wheel when braking. I constantly have to keep having the rotors cut. Mitsubishi said this is normal .”
NHTSA complaint #10068383, filed 2004-05, 8,000 miles“Complaint: repeated problems with front brakes. Rotors have needed to be resurfaced several times and now are unable to be resurfaced again and need to be replaced. Continuous vibration of brake pedal and in steering wheel while braking. At times, entire car feels like it is shaking (passengers notice the vibrations through their feet on the floorboard). Was involved in an accident in november of 2002 where I felt that if the brakes were operating as they should be, I would have been able to stop in time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10072638, filed 2004-05, 23,500 miles“I have replaced the pads and turned the rotors on a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant de to correct the problem with the car shimmying and poor braking ability. This corrected the problem for only 5,000 miles. I can see that I am going to have to replace or turn the rotors again and possibly replace the brakes. I have a friend who is having the exact same problem with his 2001 Mitsubishi Galant es. I have also talked to other owners who are experiencing the exact same problem. After I ahve found this web site I will refer them to write a complaint. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075061, filed 2004-06, 30,876 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170087Dec 7, 2012This 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.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2007 | 4 | 17% |
| 2006 | 4 | 17% |
| 2005 | 6 | 23% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 14 | 11% |
| 2002 | 28 | 21% |
| 2001 | 33 | 22% |
| 2000 | 17 | 13% |
| 1999 | 96 | 45% |
| 1998 | 12 | 23% |
| 1997 | 13 | 16% |
| 1996 | 30 | 22% |
| 1995 | 35 | 17% |
| 1994 | 20 | 10% |
| 1993 | 1 | 11% |
| 1992 | 2 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
31 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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