Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant

Nine problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/17/1998

Brakes failed resulting in vehicle collision, no deployment of air bag during collision, resulting in injury.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 05/01/1998

The vehicle experienced brake problem, such as brake pads lining and rotors needed to be replaced every 2,000 miles, which caused extended stopping distance and could have resulted in an accident. The consumer has repeatedly replaced the brake pads and rotors every 2000 miles, the consumer was told by the salesman that there was a problem with the drum not having proper ventilation.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/15/1997

Front and rear brakes leaked.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/12/1996

While driving in the rain, slammed on brakes and the engine shut off. Also the steering locked up and vehicle had a head-on accident and the air bag did not deploy. This happened all in the same day.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1996

While trying to stop vehicle the brake pedal went all the way to the floor which caused the vehicle to hit another vehicle , when the two vehicles hit the air bag did not deploy.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/12/1996

Abs, brake failure, extended stopping distance , calipers where missing bolts.

7 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 04/30/1996

While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing pulsation and extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. Also, dealer replaced brake pads and rotors which have been replaced 5 times. The dealer will now no longer make repairs under warranty. Dealer said that the rotors are made of poor quality steel, which is causing the need for frequent brake repair.

8 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1996

Vibration in vehicle while braking.

9 Brake Foundation Components problem

Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping and a noise which may cause a crash. Also, engine idles and the accelerator screeches which may cause a crash. Please provide further information.



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