Door problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant

Seven problems related to door have been reported for the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2000

Master control switch malfunctioned and started a small fire that melted the buttons on the door-Mitsubishi refused any liability, I paid 575. 00 for the faulty products Mitsubishi manufactures-I spoke to Mitsubishi's corpoate headquartes-they refused to assist me in any way. Any advice? thanks.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2000

As I turned the ignition to start my car on morning, the drivers side door caught on fire and melted. The fire ceased as soon as I turned the car off. My car dealers which aren't being helpful at all, are not accepting any liability for this defect within Mitsubishi. Today my dealer tells my its gonna cost me $130. 00 more because the window was fried and doesn't work. This is ridiculous and I need some help. . Mitsubishi doesn't understand the work . . Duty. . . Thank you.

3 Door problem

Failure Date: 02/20/1996

Driver's side electric door lock malfunctioned/replaced.

4 Door problem

Failure Date: 02/02/1996

The rubber door seal on the both rear doors keep coming off. The dealer states that this is due to cold weather . The seals have been replaced about 4-5 times.

5 Door problem

The doors failed. Nlm.

6 Door problem

The power door lock and window switch failed. Nlm.

7 Door problem

When driving and without using the door locks, door locks will lock and unlock without consumer operating the locks. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.


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