2002 Mitsubishi Galant Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 10%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,072miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, 10% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,072 miles.
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.
“I have a 02 Galant that with out any warning signs at all the whole car just shut down and stopped working while driving come to find out its the engine I don't understand why because I was keeping the car up to date on services needed it would cost more than the car is worth to get fixed so for know im stuck with a monthly payment and a broke down car in my driveway.”
NHTSA complaint #10232667, filed 2008-06, 101,000 miles“I am having problems with my car not wanting to start. This has been going on for quite some time. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the cam shaft censor after a month or two the starting problem started again. I then had the coils, wires and battery cable replace and still have the problem. I want to know if there has been recalls for these problems no I have not been told. I only have 68000 miles on this car and should not be having this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10442783, filed 2012-01, 68,000 miles“Heat is not working in 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. Replaced thermostat and flushed coolant system. Still no heat. Heater has mad a buzzing noise when turning on for past two years. Now this year no heat. I saw that many people have had this problem on Mitsubishi forum website. If this is such a common problem there should be a recall. I have a 2 year old daughter and I need heat in the winter. I would like to request that there be a recall on this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10169715, filed 2006-10, 93,000 miles“I purchased my vehicle used from a dealership here locally, and have had problems with it ever since I bought it in late may of 2007, my brakes have started to squeak, I overheated due to either a faulty water pump and/or thermostat, and I have noticed that the steering pulled slightly to the right, and I put new tires on it and it was aligned before purchased. The dealership I bought it from may only be able to run a diagnostics on it, and might not have the tools to fix it. The nearest Mitsubishi dealership is 180 miles away. …”
NHTSA complaint #10195551, filed 2007-07, 83,072 miles“On my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant with the 3.0 liter engine, the heat occasionally fails to provide warm air. The fan works, the car is at a normal running temperature, and all hoses are warm. The heater control motor is failing. The part is cheap but you have to remove most of the dash board to replace it. The dealer charges an unusually large amount to fix it, anywhere from $300 - $600.”
NHTSA complaint #10186807, filed 2007-04, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170074Aug 28, 2015This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10170071Jul 22, 2015This 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.
- 10015818Mar 1, 2005Power train control module (pcm) reprogramming for cold engine misfire / hot soak restart / rough idle. Revision.
- 10014191Jul 1, 2004Intermittent rough idle engine stops.
- 10014399Jun 1, 2004Cold engine misfire.
- 10014396Oct 1, 2002Mil on hot engine misfire no driveability concerns.
- 10014193Sep 1, 2002Cold engine misfire.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 8% |
| 2004 | 5 | 8% |
| 2003 | 16 | 13% |
| 2002 | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 | 21 | 14% |
| 2000 | 19 | 14% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 9 | 11% |
| 1996 | 16 | 12% |
| 1995 | 15 | 7% |
| 1994 | 17 | 9% |
| 1993 | 2 | 22% |
| 1992 | 4 | 10% |
| 1991 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 6 | 29% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
28 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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