12 problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant based on all problems reported for the 2000 Galant.
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While driving, flames began coming from under the hood. (claim#59-v969-316).
While driving, consumer saw flames appearing from the hood, claim 59-v969-316.
While driving, the vehicle caught on fire, the insured jumped out and injured his back. (claim#24-5202-022).
While driving, vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, consumer jumped out of vehicle and injured his back, claim 24-5202-022.
While driving, vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, consumer jumped out of vehicle and injured his back, claim 24-5202-022.
While driving notice smoke in rearview mirror. Within 1/4 mile lost all brakes, all read warning lights came on. Engine stopped and smoke was coming from engine compartment. The vehicle was declared a total loss.
While driving, the insured saw smoke coming from the engine and then pulled over. (claim#33-0310-523).
Consumer pulled over when she smelled something burning and saw smoke from the engine, claim 33-0310-523.
While driving, vehicle caught on fire. (claim#01-6147-740).
While driving, front end of vehicle caught on fire, consumer pulled off the road and vehicle was totaled by fire, claim 01-6147-740.
This car has been serviced at Mitsubishi almost monthly for the same problems. It has not been resolved I believe there is a serious defect in the design of this vehicle. No safety defec tstated.