Faults:

Like many (nearly all?) others have reported, I have had the front brakes worked on more times than I can remember. I just had the fourth set of rotors installed. Each set of rotors has had to have been machined at least once because of warping. Pad wear hasn't been much better - I think I'm on the third or fourth set.

The paint seems to chip more easily than previous cars I've owned. It isn't a terribly dramatic difference - just more chips on the hood and rocker panels than I've seen before.

General Comments:

The drive-train has worked perfectly. The V-6 is smooth and has decent power. The transmission still shifts briskly, but not harshly.

The car handles competently considering it's a family sedan. Driving it won't excite you - but it won't frighten you by wallowing about the road either.

Faults:

I have had my brake rotors and pads machined, serviced and replaced about so many times I've lost count!

Now, all my dash lights are out; my radio, windshield wipers and cruise control only work if I jiggle the ignition after I start the car.

When my car was two years old, I lost all power on the middle of rush hour traffic and was stuck in the middle of the road due to a recall no one had informed me of.

Now, if I idle in the car for a while, it just shuts off!

My fuel tank has never read as "Full" even though it was replaced twice.

General Comments:

No more Mitsubishi's for me, sorry to say. I'm wondering what ever happened on the settlement for the brakes lawsuit, as well.

Faults:

I have had to replace the brake pads three times. The rotors did not have to be changed.

The fuel door broke at 65000 miles or so.

Fuel leaks when I fill the tank up. I do not add fuel when the pump auto shut-off stops. But the next morning, fuel leaked. Don't know the cost yet, I am taking it to a mechanic today.

General Comments:

The car has been pretty reliable so far. I don't do a lot of driving (To work and home) approx. 15-20 miles a day.

This was my first Mitsubishi. When this one dies, I will go back to Honda.

Faults:

I also experienced the brake vibration problem. The dealer was no help at all. After three attempts to service, nothing was resolved. I eventually took the vehicle to a couple of different 3rd parties before finding out the real story. Mitsubishi uses poor quality brake calipers. The rust after about 20-30K miles. This causes them to constantly keep the brakes engaged. The heat from this activity warps the rotors. So, no matter how many times you replace the rotors, the problem comes back unless you change the calipers.

My $120 dashboard lights also went out and the $150 fuel door broke off.

General Comments:

This car is very average. My wife bought a 2000 Altima. The Altima isn't a perfect vehicle, but it is much better than our Galant... and the dealer service is horrible.

Faults:

The only problem has been 3 manufacturer recalls which were quickly dealt with by the dealership.

Brake pads changed at 8500 miles. I believe this was too soon. This was the last major service I will have done by dealership.

General Comments:

As much as I would like to purchase a european auto, I can't get myself to sell this car because it has been so reliable.

One of the better designs to come out of Japan.

The cloth interior is very comfortable and well built. After two years, the interior still looks new.

A fairly sporty 4 cylinder engine and transmission combination.

Faults:

The wiring caught on fire!!! If my child had been in the car seat in the back, she would have been killed or severely burned. Don't buy this car!!!