Underhood Wiring problems of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant

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

1 Underhood Wiring 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 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2000

Consumer went to start the vehicle and noticed smoke, there was an electrical fire and damage to the interior of the vehicle, engine fire in the wiring harness area, claim 42-1246-839.

3 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2000

The insured went to start the vehicle and noticed smoke, there was an electrical fire in the wiring harness area. (claim#42-1246-839).

4 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2000

Components replaced as per recalls, strong smell of burning plastic after leaving dealer, no visble smoke or fire. Returned to dealer, service dept could not find source.




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