Paint problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant

Paint turning white a peeling over entire vehicle.

Our 2002 black Mitsubishi Galant has paint fading on the trunk and top. Two bodyshops have told us this is common with Mitsubishi due to the clear coat used. This is a well maintained car with only 70,000 miles and looks terrible.

Paint defect leads t rapid oxidation and rusting of car.

The paint on the roof/hood of my 2002 Mitsubishi Galant has faded badly. I read dozens of complaints from people online who own Mitsubishi Galants regarding mysterious paint problems on the hoods of their cars. Common problems reported is paint fading badly on the hood, roof, and trunk from owners who have had their car for only a few years. I've only had my car for two years and the roof of my car has faded badly through no fault of my own. These paint problems have been given completely unsatisfactory excuses by Mitsubishi and as a result multiple forums and websites. Mitsubishi some how neglected to add the clear coat protection to all black paint and apparently have admitted to this but have not taken any steps to remedy the situation. I believe that this matter can be brought to Mitsubishis attention via a class action suit. They should be held responsible for the products they sell.

I bought my car brand new (02 mits. Galant - black) and the paint and clear coat has been fading. It started on the trunk in a small spot and now has spread to the roof and hood. I was told by mits. That there are no recalls, therefore they aren't able to assist me since I now have over 100,000 miles on the car. I was advised by cheryl (customer service rep) that they have a business to run and that since I'm outside of the warranty parameters they aren't able to help me. After searching the internet I've noticed that there are several consumers with the same problem. It seems that mits. Is aware of the problem, but they aren't willing to acknowledge it.

Clicking noise when turning the air from hot to cold or cold to hot. Clicking noise stopped and heat no longer works. I have no defrost/defog which causes problems with visibility. I am taking the car in for repairs this week. Paint faded and corroded on the hood, trunk, roof, quarter panels, and door panels in 2004. I took it to the dealership and was told they couldn't do anything about it. I have recently taken it to a body shop and had it repainted.

Paint fading, rusting,corrosion.