Four problems related to automatic transmission cooler 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.
The insured stated that possibly, the cooler line caused fire. (claim#43-r857-994).
Vehicle experienced fire in the engine compartment, possibly caused by a faulty transmission cooler line, claim 43-r857-994.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a leak. Dealer stated it was coming from transmission. Dealer corrected the problem, and within 15 minutes, consumer pulled over/ got out, and watched vehicle catch on fire. Vehicle was totalled. Please provide any further information.
While driving, vehicle began sputtering, consumer pulled over to see flames and smoke, there was a recall, c0104c, regarding sparking in the engine which could cause a fire, also, transmission cooler line was found defective, the fires cause is unknown. Ohio traffic crash report.