Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant

Ten problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant based on all problems reported for the 2001 Galant.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2013

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the driver of the vehicle was traveling approximately 35 mph and lost control of the vehicle. The driver crashed into a dirt hill, destroying the front end of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy however, there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 176,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2007

I was driving 35-40 mph and a car stopped short in front of me and I slammed on my brakes and collided into the rear of their car. The hood and front end of the car was completely smashed in. The airbags failed to deploy.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2004

While vehicle was traveling down the highway it swerved right and hit a tree. It was a driver's side impact, and the air bags did not deploy.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2003

At just after 48,000 miles on the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES v6, the abs and traction control lights came on and stayed on while operating the vehicle. The brakes, which had recently been replaced, made loud echoing crunch noises. Braking distance increased. The brakes had almost always been wobbly, even with newly machined rotors. Also, front and side air bags did not deploy when vehicle rear-ended a tahoe on a different occasion.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2003

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2003

I was in a serious accident on March 17 2003. My car was totaled in the accident. The entire front of the car was caved in. The problem was, the air bags did not deploy in the accident like they were supposed to. The type of vehicle was a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant ES. I was going approximately 45 miles per hour. The shuttle bus that hit me pulled out in front of me and we collided. I am really upset but thank god I had my seat belt on. I tried contacting the Mitsubishi company but they declined to speak to me and gave the run around. If there is anyway I can get help with this matter I would really appreciate it. Thanks . Chris alexander.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2002

Car was in a rear ende accident. Airbags didnt deploy on driver or passenger sides.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2001

While traveling at about 65 mph consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle head-on on drivers side. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer and passenger were injured. Consumer felt if airbags had deployed some of the injuries would not have been so bad.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

The front of vehicle hit the side of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. Mr scc.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

While driving 35 mph was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been notified.


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