Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Mitsubishi Galant owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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. …
I own a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. For the last two months, I have been in and out of the repair shop. I am not a mechanic; however, I know that there is a problem in the electrical system. While driving, the car will just stop in the middle of the road. When it occurs, it will not start and has to be towed in. The first two times, the mechanic replaced the blown fuse. The last time, the ignition switch was replaced because the dealer said that it was bad. I thought that was the end until last night. The same thing has happened again. I am becoming frustrated over this matter. They need to find the problem and fix it. Other than this, I have not had major problems with the car. However, this situation concerns me because of the nature of it. This problem has made me change my mind regarding Mitsubishi cars. I don't think I will buy another one. I am tired of them giving me the "run-around".
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Galant. The contact was traveling 55 MPH when the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the entire dashboard. The vehicle was inspected by the contacts personal mechanic who advised that the battery cable wiring harness failed and caused the vehicle to stall. The contact located NHTSA campaign id number: 99V333001 (electrical system: battery: cables) but was advised by the manufacturer that his VIN was not included. In addition, the manufacturer advised that the part needed for repairs would only be made available to those vehicles that fell within the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 134,000.
Recently purchased used 200 Mitsubishi Galant. Having issues with the oil light constantly coming on and the car shutting off. It also seems as though the vehicle looses power and none of the signal lights or hazard lights will work. This has been going on since purchasing the vehicle in October 2008. The dealer where purchased is not being very cooperative. Once off its takes several tries for the car to start again. Your website indicated that several of these models were recalled. It looks as though this vehicle was never repaired.
Consumer was driving down road when a fire ignitied in engine. Consumer applied brakes , but they were inoperative. Had to pull emergency brake which caused loss of control ,vehicle spun around before it stopped. Consumer jumped out . Wiring and wheel covers, basically everthing was melted. The cause for the fire could not be found. However, the consumer firmly believes that something was not installed correctly at factory that caused the five month old vehicle to burn.
While driving 45-50 MPH smelled smoke. Consumer applied brakes, and they faded. Transmission slipped. Consumer pulled over, and front of vehicle burst into flames. Fire department put out fire, vehicle was towed to dealer. Factory representative determined Mitsubishi was not responsible. There was recall000295001 on power steering tube that could cause a fire, but this vehicle was not affected. Vehicle was totalled, no injuries.
While driving at approximately. 50 MPH driver noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood,.attempted to pull over, but brakes were inoperative. Driver had to pump brakes in order to slow down and stop.driver got out of vehicle and noticed flames coming from underneath vehicle, burning grass surrounding the area, and destroying/ melting all wiring, and all of front end. Vehicle was a total loss.
Car was shut off at work for about 30 - 50 minutes when the horn started to blare for no reason -- no alarm installed. Opened car door and electrical burning smell was present. Had to pull fuse to get it shut off. Vehicle was locked and empty at time.
Matching recall Mitsubishi notice sr-99-003 and NHTSA 99V305001, our Galant has the busted turn signal problem. Mitsubishi claims our VIN is outside the range of defective units. Obviously, that's not the case, but they're not paying.
Related recalls
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.
Electrical complaints in other Galant years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the electrical system of the 2000 Mitsubishi Galant, 15% of the model year's 136 complaints. The component named most often is wiring › front underhood (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2000 Mitsubishi Galant electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 99V333001 (cables, Nov 23, 1999). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2000 Mitsubishi Galant electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 114,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 6 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.