Gasoline Engine problems of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Five problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2001

While driving, smoke started coming from under the dash, and eventually the vehicle caught on fire, there was one injury. (claim#04-1292-070).

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2000

All lights on the dash started blinking, consumer put vehicle into park and turned off engine, smoke came out and consumer opened the hood and saw flames, claim 30-v201-876.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2000

The insured stated that all the lights on the dash started blinking, he then put the vehicle into park and turned off the engine, then smoke began coming from the hood, the insured opened the hood and the vehicle was on fire. (claim#30-v201-876).

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/27/1999

Engine compartment caught on fire for no apparent reason and without prior warning. Currently, the insurance company is investigating. Please provide further information.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

While the vehicle was parked for nearly an hour a fire started within the engine compartment, cause unknown. Please give any further details.


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