Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant

Table 1 shows two common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Mitsubishi Galant

Problem Category Number of Problems
Accelerator Stuck problems
1
Speed Control Linkage problems
1

Accelerator Stuck problem #1

While driving the accelerator pedal got stuck. As a result, vehicle accelerated out of control. No impact reported.

Speed Control Linkage problem #2

Just pulled off a main street and heard loud banging noise , gas pedal fell to the floor ,and accelerator cable broke and fell to the floor. Contacted the dealer, had vehicle towed. Also, called the manufacturer, no warranty.


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