2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WARPED BRAKE ROTORS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE APPLIED THE BRAKE, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. *JB
2007 mitsubishi Galant brakes problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$450
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
I BOUGHT MY VEHICLE NOVEMBER 2007. I HAVE BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN A NUMBER OF TIMES TO HAVE MY BREAKS DONE AND THEN AND NOTHING HAS BEEN RESOLVED BUT SWITCH PADS. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO A SPECIALIST AND I WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE BAD BUT THIS WAS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. IN FEB 09 I HAD THE DEALERSHIP CHANGE OUT ALL BRAKE PADS BUT THEY WERE STILL SQEAKING. NOW IM BACK A POINT A. *TR
I PURCHASED MY 2007 MITSUBISHI GALANT ON APRIL 28, 2007. AFTER ABOUT 7000 MILES, MY BRAKES STARTED PULSATING. I TOOK A DAY OFF WORK TO RETURN TO THE DEALER AND HAVE THEM FIX THIS PROBLEM. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT DECIDED TO JUST RE-SURFACE THE ROTORS AND SEND ME ON MY WAY. ABOUT 7,000 MILES LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN... SO BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP I WENT AGAIN AND ONCE AGAIN, THEY DECIDED TO RESURFAC…
Common questions
How serious is the brakes problem on the 2007 mitsubishi Galant?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $450 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the brakes typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to brakes?
No active recalls currently cover brakes issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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