5-speed transmission went out with only 96,000 miles on the car. Also, the head gasket and oil sending units were leaking oil very badly. These repairs cost me a total of $1300. This is the first and last Mitsubishi I will ever own. Paid out $1300 for repairs on a car that is not even paid off yet.
Consumer Complaints & Reviews
I purchased a 1996 Mitsubishi Gallant from Rick Case Mitsubishi, which had about 15,000 miles on it. In June of 2001, I had a flywheel replaced, which cost me close to $1,000. But still, this is not the reason I am complaining.
The transmission in my vehicle is gone, leaving my car inoperable. The odometer only reads 50,216. I do not feel that a car with so few miles should have such a major problem. I have done everything required to maintain the condition of my Gallant, such as routine oil changes, wheel alignments, transmission fluids, etc. Ive called Rick Case Mitsubishi with this complaint and was told that I am one year too late to complain. In other words, if the transmission had went out in 2001, they would have repaired it. But now it will cost me approximately $3,000.
I purchased a Mitsubishi Gallant based on advertisements, which indicated that in 1997 or 98, it was the best selling car and I desperately needed a reliable vehicle. After talking with past and present Mitsubishi owners, I have learned that they too have had problems with their transmissions.
