2001 Mitsubishi Galant Recalls
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Mitsubishi Galant 1999–2003, Eclipse 1998–2005, Montero 1998–2004 +9 more
Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Possible consequence: This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. In addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. This recall is expected to begin…
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assemblyCovers: Mitsubishi Galant 2001, Eclipse Spyder 2001, Eclipse 2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A bulge in the fuel tank caused by the manufacturing process resulted in thinning of the material during a welding operation, increasing the risk of fuel leakage.
Possible consequence: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. Owner notification began march 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and linesCovers: Mitsubishi Galant 1999–2001, Eclipse 2000–2001, Eclipse Spyder 2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Possible consequence: Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…
- SeatsCovers: Mitsubishi Galant 2001, Eclipse Spyder 2001, Eclipse 2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A number of incorrect driver side seat mounting bolts were installed into vehicles.
Possible consequence: The rear anchor bolts securing the driver's seat may not properly secure the seat and could increase the risk of driver injury in an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat mounting bolts and then replace the bolts if necessary. Owner notification began february 15, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Mitsubishi Galant 2001, Eclipse Spyder 2001, Eclipse 2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The outer layer only of this 3-layer fuel return hose does not contain the desired ozone protection due to a processing error.
Possible consequence: This hose is considered to be inadequate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel return hose.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunkCovers: Mitsubishi Galant 2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The routing of the wiring harness under the right and left side of the rear seat could allow the harness to contact the body. The wires in each harness control the stop lamp circuit, back-up lamp circuit, and the turn lamp circuit.
Possible consequence: If any of these wires become short-circuited, the interior lamps, turn signal lamps, and rear stop lamps could stop working. This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning or braking and could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route and secure the harnesses and, if necessary, repair any pre-existing wire insulation damage.
- Engine and engine cooling › EngineCovers: Mitsubishi Galant 2001, Eclipse Spyder 2001, Eclipse 2001
Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The harness for the crankshaft position sensor could come in contact with a new protective shield causing a grounded circuit.
Possible consequence: Prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield will cause the wiring insulation to wear and eventually to ground out. This could cause the engine to die-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the crankshaft position sensor harness.
NHTSA investigations
- EA08011Passenger door fireClosed · Jul 1, 2008
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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.