Radiator Problems of Mitsubishi Galant

The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact stated that the temperature gauge needle would fluctuate continuously. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis, who stated that the failure was related to the radiator, which would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 86,700.

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Alternator and wire harness caught on fire on my 1999 Mitsubishi Galant. Harness and alternator plug were totally burnt. Had to replace both at my cost. Also had to replace radiator while at the shop. Lost 1 day of work due to this.

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While driving at 20 mph consumer saw smoke coming from under the dashboard and under the hood. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic informed consumer that all of the electrical wires melted. On another occasion while driving at about 15 mph vehicle completely shut down. Vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who discovered that the flywheel and associated pulleys had to be replaced. Also, radiator hose split.

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While driving, and without warning vehicle stalled, after inspection of the vehicle dealer determined that radiator had a pinhole. .

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Thermostat stuck causing engine overheating. Also, ac runs cold and then warm in city driving. On the highway it is cold. A severe vibration occurs in city driving with the air conditioner on also. I have to turn the air off to make it quit. I contacted the dealer about both of these problems and because it is not under 36k miles they will not do anything else about it.

When consumer applies brakes vehicle shakes. Also, radiator was leaking and vehicle stalling. Consumer was traveling about 40mph in traffic and someone had cut in frontof consumer's vehicle. When she applied brakes vehicle started to shaking out of control and consumer lost control and hit the vehicle in front of her.

Consumer was traveling at approximately 55 mph when car started vibrating and smoke was coming from engine. Dealership stated that head gasket had cracked. Consumer also stated prior to head gasket failure, coolant was leaking from engine, cylinder head was warped, radiator also partially melted.

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While driving 55-60 mph and without warning vehicle began to smoke under the hood, and suddenly vehicle started to stall. Mechanic stated radiator cracked and needed to be replaced.

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