Most common 2000 Mitsubishi Galant problems
Share of the 136 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Mitsubishi Galant complaints by model year
Best Galant years: 2008, 2010, 2012. Years to avoid: 1999, 2001, 2000, 2002, 2003. Compare all years →
2000 Mitsubishi Galant recalls (6)
Equipment › Other › Labels
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Remedy: Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label.
Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. The power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. Owner notification began November 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…
Power train › Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. A hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. Owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting March 26, through July 23, 2001.
Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A nut in the steering gear assembly was not properly tightened, resulting in symptoms ranging from steering wheel vibration to stiff steering, and in the worst case, no ability to turn left.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect these vehicles and replace the steering gear assembly if a loose nut connection is found.
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with v6 engines and federal emission equipment. The battery cable harness can become heat damaged by the front exhaust manifold which could cause grounded circuits.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and discard a metal manifold bracket (from galant models only - eclipse has no such bracket). Dealers will also inspect the harness.
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The column switch levers can become loose or break over time.
Remedy: Dealers will install a redesigned switch.
What 2000 Mitsubishi Galant owners say
Body & structure all 25 →
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. I have asked the service department to check it out, and they mentioned that "maybe the water is coming in from the seams of the sunroof, etc. , that it might also have debris in the sunroof, and they have cleaned it out". That was of no help!!!! So, my car smells super musty and mildewy a few days after every rainfall. I try to dry it out as much as I can, by changing the mats and using towels to soak up the water after every rainfall and every snow fall. What a mess!!! Thank you.
I am very disgusted, I purchased my 2000 mitusbishi Galant approximately a year and a half ago, I was my car weekly and wax my vehicle every 4 to 5 months, about 6 months ago my car started getting oxidation spots, I have a huge spot on the hood, all across the trunk and even on the hood of the car, it is really disgusting and throughout my town I have seen approximately 5 or 6 other black galants with the same problems to their paint! I really wish something would be done to correct this problem because a paint job isn't exactly cheap and I've read through this website of all the other 2000 black galants that are having this same problem. Please help!
Electrical system all 21 →
I am disabled by my own factory alarm. The car will not start because my ECU was defective and I replaced it with a used one and took it to the dealer to program my key to the replacement ECU and the key still doesn't work even though I am getting a p1610 trouble code for immobilizer malfunction which is due to an ECU not recognizing the key. Even the dealor can't get the car to start. The manufacturer got the immobilizer system too advanced that it's locking their car owner's out of their own car! This is unacceptable.
I purchased a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant brand new in June, 2000. About 18 months later, my car would immediately stop running. All systems would die. My Mitsubishi dealership attempted different fixes on many occasions, only to have the problem occur again. Finally, my car was sent to a master mechanic at another dealership who diagnosed the problem as something to do with an electrical regulator or switch. To my recollection, the switch could only carry a 10 amp load, and was getting shorted out because it needed more capacity. The previous work at the other dealership did not fix the problem, although the resetting of the system made the car able to function again until another occurrence. The master mechanic at the dealership installed a 50 amp switch and mentioned that it was way more than I would ever need in this car. My car has operated for over 4 years without incident. …
Engine & cooling all 21 →
Tl* 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.
Tl contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. Whenever the vehicle begins to get hot, the air conditioner begins to blow hot air. The contact also noticed that the low oil light would occasionally illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 233,000 and failure mileage was 226,000.
2000 Mitsubishi Galant engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 19 / 26 / 21 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant a good car?
Based on 136 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2000 Galant rates avoid: 2.6× as many complaints as a typical year of the Galant at the same age. It is one of the Galant years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
The body & structure — 25 complaints, 18% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the electrical system (21) and engine & cooling (21).
How many recalls does the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant have?
There are 6 recalls for the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, the most recent from September 1, 2004 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Mitsubishi Galant?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2010 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1999, 2001, 2000, 2002 and 2003. See the full Mitsubishi Galant years comparison.
At what mileage do 2000 Mitsubishi Galant problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 84,000 miles; 27% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.