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2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean GalantProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant, most often about the exterior lighting. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage79kExterior lighting, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 15, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Exterior lighting10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2000 Mitsubishi Caribbean Galant recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Recall 01V-295 · Sep 25, 2001 · 87 vehicles

Risk. LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Recall 00V-225 · Aug 10, 2000 · 2,996 vehicles

Risk. A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 99V-333 · Nov 23, 1999 · 532 vehicles

Risk. THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED;…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Headlights: switch

Recall 99V-305 · Nov 1, 1999 · 2,543 vehicles

Risk. LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mitsubishi Caribbean.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other Galant year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Galant median. How we score

'86'87'89'90'91'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Galant owners report

Recent exterior lighting complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH DRIVER APPLIED THE TURN SIGNAL AND IT FELL OFF THE STEERING COLUMN ONTO THE FLOOR. DRIVER MUST USE HAND SIGNALS WHEN TURNING. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY OUT OF WARRANTY. *AK
Complaint 10115187 · Mar 15, 2005 · 78,850 miles

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