Radiator problems of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Three problems related to radiator have been reported for the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 03/13/2007

Alternator and wire harness caught on fire on my 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. Harness and alternator plug were totally burnt. Had to replace both at my cost. Also had to replace radiator while at the shop. Lost 1 day of work due to this.

2 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2001

Thermostat stuck causing engine overheating. Also, ac runs cold and then warm in city driving. On the highway it is cold. A severe vibration occurs in city driving with the air conditioner on also. I have to turn the air off to make it quit. I contacted the dealer about both of these problems and because it is not under 36k miles they will not do anything else about it.

3 Radiator problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2000

When consumer applies brakes vehicle shakes. Also, radiator was leaking and vehicle stalling. Consumer was traveling about 40mph in traffic and someone had cut in frontof consumer's vehicle. When she applied brakes vehicle started to shaking out of control and consumer lost control and hit the vehicle in front of her.


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