Mitsubishi Galant owners have reported 67 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Mitsubishi Galant based on all problems reported for the Galant.
Consumer was involved in an accident, and the airbags failed to deploy.
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all problems of the 1997 Mitsubishi Galant
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Car was in a rear ende accident. Airbags didnt deploy on driver or passenger sides.
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all problems of the 2001 Mitsubishi Galant
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While waiting and vehicle was idling, another vehicle rearended the Galant, causing it to rearend another vehicle. Upon impact with the other vehicle, the front air bags failed to deploy. Three (3) passengers were injured. *jbconsumer suffered neck, back and soft tissue pelvic injuries.
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all problems of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
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Consumer was involved in an accident. Consumers head went into the windshield and cracked the glass. This happened because the belt restraint did not sufficiently hold consumer and the air bags did not deploy. Consumer suffered a concussion as a result of the accident. After contacting Mitsubishi's claims service, they found nothing wrong with the seat belts or the air bags.
Vehicle was hit head on. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy, causing injury to driver.
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all problems of the 1999 Mitsubishi Galant
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Consumer was involved in a 30 mph front end collision in which front driver's and passenger's airbags failed to deploy. Consumer sustained injuries because of airbag failure. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
While traveling at about 65 mph consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle head-on on drivers side. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer and passenger were injured. Consumer felt if airbags had deployed some of the injuries would not have been so bad.
While driving at 65 mph consumer suddenly lost control of vehicle, causing it to hit a telephone pole head-on. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side air bags failed to deploy. Two people were injured in accident.
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all problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Galant
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Consumer was driving at approximately 30 mph and rearended another vehicle after sliding due to dirt on road . Dual airbags did not deploy. Front passenger sustained minor injuries. Consumer contacted manufacturer, but was not given explanation.
Vehicle involved in a frontal collision with a cow. At approximately 45-50 mph impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 65mph. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.
Consumer's sister was driving about 30 mph. While approaching a curve tried to turn, but steering locked up, lost control and drove straight into a wall. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision where front end went under another vehicle, and motor dropped into the engine. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. The dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Consumer has experienced problems with driver's and passenger's side airbags. During a head-on collision in which the consumer was driving 20 mph, and other vehicle was going 60 mph, airbags failed to deploy. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Both airbags failed to deploy, extensive front end damage on 07/06/00. Problem # 2 front disc brakes have always made a grinding noise and front end has a vibration. Car was taken back to dealer a couple of months after purchase, front brake shoes were replaced and rotors turned(not covered by warranty). This failed to fix problem, I have since learned to live with it(can't afford to have it fixed). Note: I believe you may have a recall on my third problem with this vehicle, although I have not received a recall notice from the manufacturer, my car loses power to my accessories(radio, air conditioning,etc. ).
Driving in raining conditions at approx 30-40 mph rearended vehicle in front, air bags on both sides did not deploy. Dealer claims with that impact air bags should have. Did about $5,700 worth of damage to front end alone.
The driver's head hit the windshield after running into a ditch while trying to miss hitting a deer on the road because the front seat belts did not lock upon impact, and the airbags did not deploy.
Dual airbags did not deploy during front end collision, vehicle rearened another vehicle, speed 40 mph, cause unknown.
While driving vehicle about 20mph, rearended another vehicle in front; upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Neither driver/passenger was injured. Vehicle not at dealer.
Air bag did not deploy when hit on front right side at 40mph, cause unknown, vehicle in shop for repairs.
During frontal impact, the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
While driving in the rain, slammed on brakes and the engine shut off. Also the steering locked up and vehicle had a head-on accident and the air bag did not deploy. This happened all in the same day.
Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision while driving at 30 mph and the air bag did not deploy.
While trying to stop vehicle the brake pedal went all the way to the floor which caused the vehicle to hit another vehicle , when the two vehicles hit the air bag did not deploy.
This vehicle was involved in a front end collision causing $6500 in damages. Both air bags failed to deploy. I was told by the dealership manager that nothing could be done about the problem. I refused to make further payment on the vehicle, and voluntarily surrendered same to Mitsubishi motors credit of America, po box 6044, cypress, CA 90630-6044. All parties were notified of the dangerous condition of the vehicle, yet on June 12, 2001, the vehicle was irresponsibly sold by mitsubushi credit for $9,100. Whoever now owns the vehicle is in grave danger to the driver and passenger should a collision occur.
While in a frontal accident air bag did not deploy.
Driver rearended vehicle with 30 mph impact, and dual airbags did not deploy, causing injuries to driver.
While driving between 30-40 mph consumer's vehicle colided with another vehicle. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
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all problems of the 2002 Mitsubishi Galant
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The brakes failed to stop the vehicle, which resulted in a collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.
While at a complete stop another vehicle hit consumer's vehicle head-on. Upon impact, frontal air bags did not deploy, and consumer sustained body injury. Also, vehicle was totaled.
The front of vehicle hit the side of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. Mr scc.
While driving 35 mph was involved in a head on collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Dealer has been notified.