Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Mitsubishi Galant

The contact owns a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the front passenger side lower ball joint failed. The contact stated that the nut that held the lower ball joint became loose and detached, causing the lower ball joint failure. The vehicle had been repaired three times prior for the same exact failure. The manufacturer extended the warranty for the part for a lifetime however, the contact believed the failure to be an extreme safety issue because the part would become loose very easily. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.

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The contact owns a 1997 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the lower ball joints were in pieces. The vehicle is steering to the left extremely badly and the contact hears metal rubbing together. The dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 00v421001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The purchase date and VIN were unknown. The current mileage was 85,000 and failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 03-25-08 the failure was not obvious to spin investigation until 84,000 failure happened in a parking lot at low speed. Updated 03/25/08.

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Received recall for lower ball joint in 2001. Because they didn't show damage, the dealer only lubricated them. The right one went out along with the tie rod end in 2/07. I had it repaired by an independent mechanic, which cost over $600. 00. Now, the left one is going out. Lubricating a defective assembly is like putting on a bandaid, which has now proven to be the case with both lower ball joints having to be replaced plus a tie rod end. I'm not only upset about the cost of the repair, but the safety issue is much more of a concern. Hearing a noise coming from your front end can be anything and ignored, but ignoring this particular noise puts the driver and anyone around them at a very high risk of injury or even death. Is the dealer liable for this repair because they were considered defective assemblies in the first place?.

We purchased a used car that had a recall on it. After my wife and child almost had a serious accident I found out the recall was never done. I asked the dealer if it was done and they said yes. We have had countless other problems with car. Are they liable for this??.

Front lower ball joint failed. Recall 00v421001. Dealership would not repair the problem, because the VIN was not included.

Consumer received arecall notice for replacement of lower ball joints. Dealer refused to do recall repairs. Service manager mike sweitzer.

After receiving a recall 00v421001, an appointment was made. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and consumer was told that the ball joints were not defective. Consumer later purchased tires, and was told that the ball joint had excessive play.

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In November 2003, while driving between 20 to 25 mph, front passenger tire fell off, vehicle was towed to independent mechanic, who determined that ball joints failed. In April 2004 consumer received a recall letter notice concerning ball joint problem.

Ball joints were replaced prior to consumer receiving the recall notice. The consumer request reimbursement for the repairs.

Request reimbursement for repairs done prior to receiving recall notice. The vehicle's ball joints failed prior to recall notification (00v421001). The consumer had the vehicle repaired at and independent mechanic and in now requesting reimbursement.

Premature wear, need replacement.

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While driving, the ball joints separated which caused the vehicle to steer to the left and damaged the axle.

Paid for repairs on a 1996 Mitsubishi Galant ES suspension front control arm ball joint.

Recall on lower ball joint boot was done in January 2002. On 30 April consumer was unable to steer at slow speed. Vehicle has not been taken to a dealership.

The consumer's daughter had difficulty with the steering which ended up on the opposite side of the road crashing into an embankment. 3 years after accident, consumer received a recall notice on lower ball joints that could lead to loss of steering. The consumer's daughter was injured and feels that the dealer should be responsible for damages. Recall#00v421001.

Nhtsa recall 00v421001/ manufacturer's recall 98v020000 for lower ball joints. Dealer had been contacted for remedy, but was unable to perform repairs due to lack of parts. Please provide further details.

Dealership examined vehicle for recall 00v421001. Dealership in each communication with consumer changed name of the component that would be repaired for this problem. Consumer was concerned that the part work has been performed on was not the part covered under recall , lower lateral arm ball joint. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Lower front ball joints had a lot of play. Vehicle was making loud noises when making turns. Taking vehicle to dealership to have mechanic check it. There was a recall regarding the ball joints, 00v421001, however dealer stated consumer's vehicle did not qualify for recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement. Transmission was replaced. Timing belt was replaced.

I felt the car steering wasn't tracking and delayed while I was making a turn into a curve on the road and the steering was delayed in responding to the turn. I took the car to the dealer and he replaced the lf lower lateral arm because of play in ball joint. But the dealer never informed me that there was a recall about this problem and he charged me to have the lf lateral arm replaced.

While driving, ball joint assembly failed, causing right front tire to come off and front end of vehicle dropped, during recall 99v066001, dealer inspected vehicle, however after inspecting the part stated it was okay and made no changes to vehicle, three months later the recall parts failed.

While driving at 10-15 mph lower ball joint fell off vehicle. Had this component looked at under recall 99v066001 in September 2000. Was told balljoint was fine. Currently, dealer said this was normal wear and tear. The consumer believes it was not normal wear and tear that caused the ball joint to fell off.

Recall 99v066001/ lower ball joints. Took vehicle to dealer November and October 13,2000, and dealer was not willing to fix recall. Dealer is rayskillman Mitsubishi, 8424 highway 31, greenwood, in (317) 8852700. After many calls Mitsubishi agreed to fix damage.

My Galant has had wheel vibration problems since I purchased it brand new in 2000. I took it to the dealership a countless number of times to figure out what the problem was. They always told me that it needed to be balanced and that they would replace the rotors, pads and bushings on the front passenger wheel. I still had the wheel vibrations and continued to argue with them about the problem while loosing time at work and spending my weekend mornings and afternoons at the dealership. Every six months I've been taking my car to get the tires balanced and aligned to at least limit the vibrations to a minimum. The car vibrates at highway speeds and has more tire wear on the passenger front tire than on the rest of the car. 68,000 miles and 5 years with only 8 more payments left to go and I feel that I've been mistreated by Mitsubishi after this being my second Mitsubishi car. Due to Mitsubishis' poor service and unwillfulness to help a 2 time buyer of their cars I am no longer loyal to Mitsubishi. I own a 1996 Nissan altima that runs 2 times better than my Galant that I bought brand new in 2000.

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Recall repair completed, however consumer charged for additional repairs during repair, possible damaged component due to defect. (99v-066). Mjs.

Received notice #99v066001. Contacted dealer. Right front wheel came off due to ball joints breaking. Axle broke & went into transmission. Lost control. Manufacturer refused to repair because ball joints did not break the right way.

There is a vibration that happens at higher speeds, approximately 55 + mph. Dealership has repeatedly informed her that tires were defective and needed to be replaced. Consumer received recall notification in mail for lower control arm/ ball joint. Consumer had recall taken care of by dealership, but vibration continues to occur in vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Consumer states there is a recall campaign 00v421001 concerning the lower arm ball joints on the front suspension being damage. Consumer is requesting reimbursement from manufacturer.

The consumer lost control of the vehicle which resulted in an accident due to worn out lower lateral arm ball joint, prior to recall. (attorney for client).

The consumer lost control of the vehicle which resulted in an accident due to worn out lower lateral arm ball joint, prior to recall. (attorney for client).

Recall 99v066001. Dealer and manufacturer wanted to charge owner to replace the lower control arm. The dealer found out the problem to be struts (shocks) and inner tie rod failures.

Recall 99v066001. Dealer is trying to charge the consumer for recall service.

While traveling at 30 mph the lower ball joint felloff, causing the whell to collapsee at an angle,. The wheel was held on by the rubber boot whill the vehicle was sliding for about 75f. Until it came to a stop. Dealer hs been contacted.

Request full reimbursement for ball joint repair prior to receiving recall. The vehicle made noises while in motion due to the ball joint(s).