Three problems related to instrument panel have been reported for the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant based on all problems reported for the 2002 Galant.
Instrument panel lights don't come on. Fuses all ok, switches ok, reostat ok. Could be bulbs behind instrument panel - or circuit board. Can't drive at night -can't see the instrument panel. Interior lights ok. Blinker lights ok but won't turn off after making turn. Can't get information from Mitsubishi on what it may be.
2002 Mitsubishi Galant 3. 0 v6, heater control motor failed after only 5 years of service. Also, speedometer was consistantly 4 mph fas, always has been.
In Dec of 2004 found a problem while the vehicle was under warranty. The problem is when the reading lamp is activated with the vehicle door open a short circuit appears which causes the fuse to blow.