2002 Mitsubishi Galant Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 135 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,503miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant, 4% of the 135 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,503 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.
“Steering-car pulled to the right -remedy, tech said steering wheel off center, adjusted and cross rotated front tires. Brakes-grinding -remedy, tech said caliper supports were faulty, replaced supports and turned rotors, they would not replace rotors. Other-hood was not secure in hood latch, bounced up and down. -remedy, tech said hod latch out of adjustment, still bounced after car was picked up.”
NHTSA complaint #10070122, filed 2004-01, 8,390 miles“Airconditioning leaks from beneath glove compartment. Drained twice but company will not repair if there is the presence of any outside material such as a leaf, a piece of debris that they claim is in the system. Dealer repair stated that there is something in the body that is allowing debris to get in and when consumer indicated that was a car defect dealer said that there was nothing they could do. Therefore, defect in body caused problem with cooling system and neither is covered by warranty. Consumer is actively seeking remedy for this problem. Car handles like garbage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070709, filed 2004-01, 22,616 miles“We brought our car in 4/2002. Have had problems with brakes. We are currently on our third set of pads and our second set of rotors. Squeeking has been a problem along with grinding and for some reason when the brakes are depressed the steering wheel shakes. We had a mechanic look at the brakes during the last pad change and he noticed that there was a tear in the calliper system. I just thought I was the only one that was having these problems until I check it out.”
NHTSA complaint #10095678, filed 2004-10Related 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 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
28 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsAir bags
17 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsEquipment
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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