2000 Mitsubishi Galant body & structure problems
26 complaints about body & structure have been filed for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
(1) minor front bumper impact was to be repaired under an insurance claim (2) in teardown process found spot welds that were rusted out and improperly sealed. This was determined to be a manufacturer defect - nature of accident would not have caused damage to apron area. As this is a major safety issue, repair could not be completed and vehicle was deemed a total loss. (3) mitsubishi not claiming responsiblity.
I have owned a 2000 galant brand new for the past 5 years. I keep up with the service, and always use mitsubishi service department. The past few months however (summer of 2005) - right around the 5 year anniversary date - I notice that every time it rains, the "floor of the driver side is flooded with water". It is such a huge nuisance. There is no evidence of the trail of the water at all.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant
- Engine 29 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Lighting 20 complaints