2003 Mitsubishi Galant Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 11%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, 11% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 3 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 driver and passenger left /right front side tires are disfunctional when I turn the steering wheel the left and right side I here the bearings popping and the tires also dis functional and the this car is burning a lot of oil the dealer ship where I'm buying it from said everything was working fine the car was well taking care of the belt on the car is cracked it hasn't had a tune up at all the air conditioner isn't blowing out cold air.”
NHTSA complaint #10469289, filed 2012-08, 15,229 miles“After replacing front/rear brake pads, calipers, and rotors plus applying the proper lubricant brakes not only still squeal but I am having occasional grinding mainly coming from the front disc. Have had them inspected by multiple mechanics. They said everything looked fine. Diagnosis has yet to be determined not only by mechanics but apparently by Mitsubishi. This is my only transportation after just having to lease this vehicle to find out this is a very common issue that has not had attention from Mitsubishi. …”
NHTSA complaint #10557571, filed 2013-12, 107,000 miles“I purchased my car on august 10. 2005, at approximately 32,000 miles. On november 8, 2005 I was driving on I-285. I went to apply my brakes, but my car failed to stop, and skidded for up to a minute. On november 11, 2005, I had my car serviced at the Mitsubishi dealership. It was stated that my back brakes, were not working and needed adjusting, causing the front brakes to have to do all the work. This is turn caused the front rotors to overheat and become warped. The dealership turned the front rotors, and adjusted the back. …”
NHTSA complaint #10143404, filed 2005-11, 35,200 miles“I have a '03 Mitsubishi Galant (automatic) which now has approx 8000 miles. At approx. 4500 miles the vehicle began hesitating upon hard acceleration, such as when entering a freeway. The vehicle also hesitates while driving in stop and go traffic, such as what is done with in-town driving in traffic. At first I believed I had filled the gas tank with bad gasoline. The vehicle acted like it had a clogged fuel filter/line. I continued driving the vehicle while trying to figure out what was wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025249, filed 2003-07, 8,100 miles“In 2007, horn would just blow on it's own at random times. Even though the battery was only one year old at the time, I replaced it again. Last week, 8/09/08 the horn just started blaring again while driving. It nearly caused an accident due to another car swerving out of the lane next to my vehicle and into my rear driver's side quarter-panel. Since the first instance, there seems to be electrical problems, as the radio and clock always reset, the trip odometer resets to zero, and the interior lights do not work. There are no blown fuses, and no damage to the electrical system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10238826, filed 2008-08, 45,000 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 2003 Mitsubishi Galant
46 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsEngine
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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