Air Bag Problems of Mitsubishi Galant - part 1

The contact owns a 2012 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's and passenger's side air bags unexpectedly deployed, cracking the windshield and injuring his arm. No warning light was illuminated. Medical attention was not received. The contact stated that there was no impact to the vehicle that could have caused the air bags to deploy. The contact's husband drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

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My airbags released while driving on the highway. My safety was definitely at risk. My vehicle was inspected by the police on site and my car will also be inspected by the adjuster on my insurance claim. There were no prior warning signs on the car prior to the situation and I was told the vehicle was in great condition when I purchased it second hand.

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The contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the front driver's side air bag deployed inadvertently and struck the contact’s face and chest. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately slammed on the brake pedal and then pulled into a parking spot. The contact stated there was no collision prior to the air bag deployment. The contact stated that she sustained pain on the face and on the chest but did not seek medical assistance. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to cut the air bag off the steering wheel and to take the vehicle in to their location. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive because the seat belt was inoperable after the air bag had deployed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that after he had stopped at a service station when he reentered and started the vehicle the driver's and passenger side air bags independent deployed and had exploded. The contact stated that the windshield on the passenger side was cracked by the air bag. The contact stated he was injured by the driver's side air bag. The contact stated that he suffered deep abrasions on his nose, his lips were bruised. The contact stated that his glasses were broken and his right eye was bruised. The contact was transported to an emergency room by ambulance. The contact stated that the vehicle was left at service station. The police were not contacted. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle had not been diagnosed and had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 375,461.

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Shannon bell private dealer is selling this car with a unrepairable cv axel. I purchased it and di my home work he rolled the miles back. He's falsely advertising it as clean tie and 190 something miles. That's even less then when I had it. Air bag lights are on and he unplugged the wires along with seatbelt so the lights don't show.

Dashboard bulging by air bag section passenger side.

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The contact owns a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while his son was being chased by another motorist at 40 mph, he lost control of the vehicle as he attempted to brake. The vehicle veered off the road and initially hit a garbage can that ricocheted and broke another vehicle's taillight. The vehicle continued to move forward before it hit both an electrical box and a tree which stopped the vehicle's momentum. The airbags did not deploy upon impact. His son was treated at the scene for soreness to his chest and back and for other minor cuts and bruises. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it remained in their possession. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

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Srs light remains on . After repairs at pep boys due to drained alternator from after market security system light remains on.

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On a long commute, I began hearing a scaping sounds as I maneuvered the steering wheel. As time paseed it became louder and I noticed a wire sticking out between the steering wheel and the mount. It continued to become more and more undone. I also noticed my srs light is on. The light for the anti skid protection was showing both on and off, then eventually went out completely. Finally towards the end of my drive I was making a right hand turn and it accelerated for one second absent of my command to do so.

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Srs light light is on after replacing airbags.

I was in an accident I went down a ditch I hit a tree and the airbag did not display I want to know if there was a recall on the airbag because my airbag did not came out when I was in that bad accident and I didn't the front of my car.

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The srs light on dashboard is on. I want to know if there is a recall from the manufacturer takata on the air bags.

My srs light is on.

My Mitsubishi sra ligth came on.

The contact owns a 2004 Mitsubishi Galant. While the vehicle was parked, a crack was noticed above the passenger side glove box. The air bag was visible. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

2008 Mitsubishi Galant. Consumer writes in regards to airbag questions.

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My car started showing the srs light three weeks ago. I waited if it will go off by itself but never did. I bought it in 2014 at the auction but later to discover some issue on it,the front manifold is broken:I was able to fix that. The ac condenser is not in the car which I ve not fix:I guest that could be result of accident from the last user. It has braking issue:I was able to fix that. The engine give ratling noise doing cold start and the the transmission shift forcefully.

I was completely stopped, waiting to make a left turn when a car barrelled up behind me and hit me from behind. The impact caused my car to be thrown into the lane of oncoming traffic, and another car hit me head-on. My car was being tossed around like a tin can. When it finally came to a stop, the steering wheel was trying to deploy the airbag, but it never inflated. But, smoke and fumes were coming from the steering wheel. I thought it was about to explode or catch on fire.

I have had repeated incidents where my horn will sound during the night, and if I was using it as a warning to another driver. I have had it checked several times, and I was finally told that the airbag is probably what is causing the problem. Now my horn doesn't sound at all and this poses a safety hazard to me, my children and any other passengers as well as other drivers and pedestrians.

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The dashboard that holds in the passenger airbag has come unglued from the frame on the dashboard. Also the side view mirrors are not very stable and have been shaking and the passenger side view mirror has just broke off from driving and turning onto other roads that have slight dip. The door handles have turned brittle and when we opened the door it just broke off.

(missing dealer info) tl the contact owns a 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the air bag compartment was fractured. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bags needed to be replaced and the air bag compartment needed to repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 96,923.

Air bags didn't come out when accident occurred, there is smoke coming from exhaust not something is eating the gas up there is leakage coming from engine, oil, and radiator (unknown areas).

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Good morning, I purchased my 2005 Mitsubishi Galant ES in June or July of 2005 with approximately 1,400 miles and for the pasted few weeks i¿ve notice the passenger air bag is rising/separating more and more of the dashboard exactly above the glove compartment silver trimming. I contact the Mitsubishi dealer (866-346-0796) on sept. 10, 2013 where I my purchased the vehicle and explained to them in detail the problem with the passenger air bag. The service writer asked for the last eight digit of the vehicle VIN # which I provided. The service writer pulled up the history in his computer and advised me that the car was out of warranty and there is nothing they can do about. I was very surprised by his answer and told him I will contact Mitsubishi corp. Office to find a resolution to this problem before it get worst. And for the record I've previously owned two montero Mitsubishi SUV.

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The dashboard passenger side has come loose from behind glove box. This houses the air bag could prevent proper deployment or dangerous deployment.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light the vehicle was rear ended by an oncoming vehicle. The contact stated that the seat belt restraint system failed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and back that required medical attention. There was no police report filed. The vehicle was taken to an auto body facility for repairs. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Ah tl-the contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle hesitated and then lunged forward. The contact stated that when the vehicle was placed in drive or reverse from the park position the vehicle would hesitate and lunge forward or backward. The vehicle was diagnosed for a failed throttle actuator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable. Ah.

The contact owns a 2001 Mitsubishi Galant. While driving 25 mph she rear-ended another vehicle. The vehicle was completely destroyed and none of the air bags deployed. The front end of the vehicle was damaged and the occupant was injured. The vehicle was towed to a local repair facility. A police report was available. The manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

I recently purchased a vehicle from a local dealership, I later found out that the airbag system has been disabled. The dealer showed me a fake carfax and repeatedly, infront of three different people, told me the vehicle was never in an accident. I have researched and found that a dealer must have me sign something stating the airbag system has be disabled. I tried many times to return vehicle but they refuse. I have turned it into the attorney general and am waiting a response. They suggested I also report it to the NHTSA.

I have a 2002 mitsibushi Galant ES and I was involved in a wreck involving 3 autos and I hit the back end of the second car, crushing the grill in toward the radiator, and neither of the airbags deployed. And this was a hard impact. These are put into an automobile to be a safety feature and they failed to work.

- the contact owns 2001 Mitsubishi gallant. The horn would sound without being depressed whether the ignition was on or off. The contact stated that the horn sounded off sporadically without warning. The dealer determined that the airbags needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the airbags. However, the horn continued to beep. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure, and informed the contact they were unable to duplicate the problem. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer complaint #1-203-916-392. The vehicle currently had 94000 miles. Dealer stated both horn assembly and air bags needed to be replaced ,the horn shorted out air bags. Customer states was involved in accident on 3/2 when car rolled back into front bumper. The consumer was not able to warn the driver by blowing the horn because the horn short circuited and would not work. Consumer also states horn was previously replace twice on vehicle. Update 04/17/07.

My car was struck at a 45 degree angle on the passenger side door by a Ford explorer traveling at approximately 60 mph. None of the airbags deployed and I was thrown around the vehicle as I was not restrained at the time (I had returned to the car to get information from the glove compartment). The car was declared a total loss as a result of the impact and I suffered injuries to my neck, arm, and leg.

A truck dropped some boxes on the freeway. A car stopped suddenly to avoid the boxes, another car hit them, finally we hit that car. It was a 3 car pileup. I was driving and my wife was in the passenger seat. We were the last car in the line and hit at about 45+ mph. We were in a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant with only 78k miles and we were both wearing our seatbelts. Neither airbag deployed! it was a direct hit right in the front of our car at over 45 mph. Now my wife may have permanent back pain. I can get the VIN number if you need it. I just dont have access to it today.

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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.

The bedding on the dash is coming off, including the bedding on the air bag. I have called Mitsubishi, they say a service person will call me back in 72 hours and they never do. Mitsubishi motors 1998 gallant.

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2001 Mitsubishi Galant LS v6 with 30,000 miles. Has been in shop over 5 times. Has been towed into shop once for not starting due to fuel injection problems. Was diagnosed with defective side and passenger airbags, anti lock braking system. Has serious steering vibration when driving. Dealer told us it was only the tires and they overinflated my tires to solve the problem. Problem has continued and has been occurring since vehicle had 15,000 miles and tires were properly rotated and balanced. Concerned that vehicle poses serious safety hazards.

Me and my wife were driving about 45 miles an hour when the rear end of my car started sliding I try to correct the fish tale but the driver rear tire and rim folded under the car which cause the car to flip several times no airbags deployed the car was so crushed I had to dig down into the ditch to free myself from the car upon taking a closer look I realized the sway bar had pulled apart from both sides of the rear of the car also the main support of the rear suspension had broken in too therefore causing the car to flip we could have easily died in this crash and 2 year old and our 6 month old would have no parents.