Steering Rack problems of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant

Four problems related to steering rack have been reported for the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Rack problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2001

Consumer received recall notice 00v225001 for steering rack. Nut around steering rack is leaking. When turning mostly to left vehicle jerks & makes a grinding noise. Mechanic says could lose power steering, and not to drive vehicle until problem could be repaired.

2 Steering Rack problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

Vehicle has same symptons as in recall 00v225001. Yet, this vehicle is not affected. Steering wheel shakes at any speed, getting worse when increasing speed.

3 Steering Rack problem

Failure Date: 07/16/1999

Steering rack failure causing noise in the front wheels. Mjs.

4 Steering Rack problem

Recall 00v225001; vehicle has been to dealer three times in reference to recall . Recall repairs did not correct problem, vehicle continued to vibrate and severely pull to right. Please give any further details.




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