Two problems related to transmission failure 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 contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. While driving 50 mph with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle suddenly came to a violent and immediate stop on the highway. . The contact noticed smoke coming from the wheels. All the warning indicators lights illuminated. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 102,000. Updated 12/12/2007 the consumer believed the problem was due to transmission failure. The consumer stated the wheels should not have locked up without warning at 50 mph. Updated 12/12/07.
While driving 70 mph transmission failed without warning. As a result, the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle was considered a total loss.