Power Train Related Problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Mitsubishi Galant

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission problems
1
Transmission Gear Slipping problems
1
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
1

Automatic Transmission problem #1

No summary. Dt.

Transmission Gear Slipping problem #2

While driving 45-50 mph smelled smoke. Consumer applied brakes, and they faded. Transmission slipped. Consumer pulled over, and front of vehicle burst into flames. Fire department put out fire, vehicle was towed to dealer. Factory representative determined Mitsubishi was not responsible. There was recall000295001 on power steering tube that could cause a fire, but this vehicle was not affected. Vehicle was totalled, no injuries.

Automatic Transmission Control Module problem #3

While driving traction light & abs light would come on & stay. Abs light flashed off/on. Would sometimes jump when abs light & traction light were on and then braking.


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