2001 Mitsubishi Galant Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 151 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant, 2% of the 151 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. When the vehicle was started, the engine would shut off. All of the warning indicator lights illuminated. The failure also occurred while driving between 5-35 MPH. There was a loss of power steering, but the brakes still operated. The repair shop stated that the crankshaft position and camshaft sensors needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v299001 (engine and engine cooling:engine). The current and failure mileages were 103,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10216430, filed 2008-01, 103,000 miles“Right rear tire hit hole or bump in parking. Activated anti-lock braking for first time since buying car in 2001. Lost steering control at same time. Couldn't turn it. Stopped before entering highway. Put car in park; then drive and slowly took off. Steering returned to normal. Dangerous situation if I was in traffic or meeting another vehicle while attempting to exit parking lock. Faint odor of fuel. No obvious leak on ground.”
NHTSA complaint #10343366, filed 2010-07“Lost control of vehicle after making right turn. Collided with other vehicle after leaving roadway. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****740967”
NHTSA complaint #10006390, filed 2001-02Related 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.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 17% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 10 | 7% |
| 1999 | 15 | 7% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
33 complaintsAir bags
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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