Front Seat Recliner problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Two problems related to front seat recliner have been reported for the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant based on all problems reported for the 2003 Galant.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2003

Vehicle was involved in a four car pile up. During the collision, vehicle was struck from the rear and front, and air bags deployed. Rear seat passenger hit the front passenger's seat, causing it to break. Front seat passenger sustained massive brain damage and blood clots. The passenger in the rear seat sustained a compound fracture to the right arm.

2 Front Seat Recliner problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2003

I rented a car and the driver seat kept sliding back. It would not latch into place. It occurred most when pressing on the brake pedal.


Other Seats related problems of the 2003 Mitsubishi Galant

Seats problems
2
Front Seat Recliner problems
2
Front Seat Head Restraint problems
1


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