1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
4 recalls, 65 complaints - 9 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
06E065000 Jul 17, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIAT... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
98V069001 Mar 26, 1998
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONE... Read more
95V103004 May 24, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence
THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SUR... Read more
Complaint Statistics
65 total complaints
5 crashes 2 fires 7 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
POWER TRAIN
Feb 10, 2015
Incident date: Feb 6, 2015
TRANSFER CASE IS DAMAGED DUE TO LACK OF FLUID. I CONTACTED MITSUBISHI CONCERNING THE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS DEFECTIVE PART. THE COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE DENIED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE REFERENCED RECALL, 98V168000, INCLUDED ALL MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GSX MODELS FROM 1990... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 20, 2012
Incident date: Jul 17, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 68 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE. HE PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHEN HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THEY NEEDED TO HAVE TH... Read more
Fire
WHEELS
Mar 29, 2010
Incident date: Mar 25, 2010
TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A SPEED OF 50 MPH, ALL FOUR WHEELS LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER IN DRIVABLE CONDITION AND WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Feb 18, 2006
Incident date: Feb 16, 2006
TRANSFER CASE RECALL - 98V069001 SAFETY RECALL WAS REFUSED ON THE CAR. TRANSFER CASE IS MAKING AN INCREDIBLE WHINING SOUND. LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND MITSUBISHI OFFICES SAID THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON THE RECALL DUE TO THE RECALL ALREADY BEING PERFORMED, EVEN IF THE CAR WAS JUST INSPECTED AND NO CHANGES MA... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 21, 2004
Incident date: Oct 21, 2004
THE OWNER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN OUTSTANDING RECALL AND WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THE DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE SERVICE. THE OWNER LATER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO TOLD THE OWNER THAT THE RECALL FOR THAT VEHICLE HAD BEEN PERFORMED PREVIOUSLY. THE OWNER IS TELLING THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 8, 2004
Incident date: Apr 8, 2004
WHILE SHIFTING GEARS OVER DRIVE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. A LOUD CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Dec 19, 2003
Incident date: Dec 19, 2003
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING. DEALER INDICATED THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 17, 2003
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A RETRACTABLE SHOULDER HARNESS PROBLEM. AUTOMATED SEAT BELTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY.*AK
WHEELS:RIM
Sep 5, 2002
Incident date: Nov 18, 2001
EXACT CAUSE OF BENT WHEEL UNKNOWN UNLESS IT WAS A SPEED BUMP I TOOK AT LOW SPEED. THE TIRE WENT FLAT OVERNIGHT AND I SAW THE DAMAGE THE NEXT MORNING.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Feb 15, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAME TO A SLIDING STOP. OIL WAS EVERYWHERE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. MECHANIC STATED THAT TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 13, 2001
Incident date: Jul 10, 1997
I HAVE DISCOVERED THE TRANSMISSION DIP STICK/FILL CAP MISSING ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. UNKNOWN HOW LONG I DROVE WITHOUT DIP STICK EACH TIME. FIRST TIME I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PURGED, BUT DEALER STATED PLUG MUST HAVE WORN OUT. EACH TIME THE FLUID LEVEL BECAME VERY LOW. I BELIEVE AN INTER... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Nov 5, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 2001
VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING A STOP SIGN FROM RAMP AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 12, 2001
Incident date: May 5, 1998
RECALL 98VO69001/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR-98-002 WAS ISSUED FOR TRANSFER CASE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR INSPECTION & DIDNT HAVE A PROBLEM. VEHICLE IS LEAKING FLUID FROM TRANSFER CASE. DEALER WILL NOT LOOK AT VEHICLE FOR TRANSFER CASE LEAK PROBLEM. *AK THE DEALER POINTED OUT THAT TRANSFER CA... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Feb 21, 2001
TREAD WAS WEARING OUT EXCESSIVELY ON COOPER TIRES SIZE 185/70R13. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES OR VEHICLE BEING OUT OF ALIGNMENT. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 20, 2000
OIL SENDING UNIT WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE PEP BOYS IN NORTH LITTLE AR HAD VEHICLE FOR 5 MONTHS TRYING TO REPAIR , IF THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH A RECALL COULD I PLEASE BE NOTIFIED. I HAVE RECEIVED NO INFO ON ANY RECALLS.THANK YOU.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Dec 1, 1998
THE HARMONIC BALANCER FAILED. NLM
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jul 25, 2000
Incident date: Jul 9, 2000
COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY!! IF NOT FOR THE LOW SPEED, I'D BE DEAD. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jul 14, 2000
Incident date: Jul 3, 2000
IN 1998 CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER 98V069.001/ TRANSMISSION, TRANSFER CASE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. THEY" INSPECTED " VEHICLE AND SAID THERE WAS NO LEAK, TWO YEARS LATER, CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH AND BOTH REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS A RESULT OF DEALER NOT INSPECTI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 14, 2000
Incident date: Apr 12, 2000
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT ANY SPEED VEHICLE COULD START SHAKING WITHOUT WARNING AND LOSE CONTROL JUST LIKE IN RECALL 98V069000/ TRANSFER CASE. OWNER NOTICED LEAKAGE UNDER THE TRANSFER CASE. *AK *ML
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 12, 2000
Incident date: Apr 10, 2000
WHILE DRIVING/STOPPED AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND THERE WAS SOME LEAKAGE UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE. *AK
SUSPENSION
Apr 12, 2000
Incident date: Apr 10, 2000
WHILE DRIVING/STOPPED AND VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE. WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND THERE WAS SOME LEAKAGE UNDER THE AUTOMOBILE. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 22, 2000
Incident date: Dec 16, 1999
THE REAR SWAY BAR MOUNT BROKE, CAUSING THE SWAY BAR TO SEPARATE FROM THE CHASSIS. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FISHTAIL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Oct 18, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
WHEN FIRST STARTING OUT AT 20MPH TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER. THEN WOULD SLOW DOWN & PICK UP SPEED. GAS PEDAL WOULD STICK. HAPPENED AFTER TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED DUE TO HIGH IDLING. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY WOULD PULSATE. INTERFERING WITH BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO RUST & WAR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Oct 18, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
WHEN FIRST STARTING OUT AT 20MPH TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER. THEN WOULD SLOW DOWN & PICK UP SPEED. GAS PEDAL WOULD STICK. HAPPENED AFTER TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED DUE TO HIGH IDLING. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY WOULD PULSATE. INTERFERING WITH BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO RUST & WAR... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Oct 18, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
WHEN FIRST STARTING OUT AT 20MPH TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER. THEN WOULD SLOW DOWN & PICK UP SPEED. GAS PEDAL WOULD STICK. HAPPENED AFTER TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED DUE TO HIGH IDLING. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY WOULD PULSATE. INTERFERING WITH BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO RUST & WAR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Oct 18, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
WHEN FIRST STARTING OUT AT 20MPH TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER. THEN WOULD SLOW DOWN & PICK UP SPEED. GAS PEDAL WOULD STICK. HAPPENED AFTER TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED DUE TO HIGH IDLING. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY WOULD PULSATE. INTERFERING WITH BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO RUST & WAR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 18, 1999
Incident date: Sep 3, 1999
WHEN FIRST STARTING OUT AT 20MPH TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT FROM ONE GEAR TO ANOTHER. THEN WOULD SLOW DOWN & PICK UP SPEED. GAS PEDAL WOULD STICK. HAPPENED AFTER TIMING BELT WAS REPLACED DUE TO HIGH IDLING. WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED THEY WOULD PULSATE. INTERFERING WITH BRAKING ABILITY DUE TO RUST & WAR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 12, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1999
THIS FAILURE IS LISTED IN DATA BASE AS AFFECTING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH IS INCORRECT, THE FAILURE IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Sep 28, 1999
COMPUTER FAILS CAUSING CAR TO SURGE AND STOP, USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BRAKE ROTORS WARP AND CAUSE STEERWHEEL VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Sep 28, 1999
COMPUTER FAILS CAUSING CAR TO SURGE AND STOP, USUALLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. BRAKE ROTORS WARP AND CAUSE STEERWHEEL VIBRATION WHEN BRAKING
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Jun 23, 1999
Incident date: Mar 20, 1999
WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY THE THROTTLE GETS STUCK AT 2500RPM. I HAD TO USE MY E BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR SO I CAN GET UNDER THE HOOD TO TURN THE THROTTLE CABLE BACK BY HAND. *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Feb 5, 1999
THESE PROBLEM(S) MAY BE CONNECTED OR A RESULT OF THE MAIN FAILURE; DIFFERENTIAL LEAK, A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE REAR (CV JOINT?), AWD SEEMS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT, AND SO DOES THE SHIFTING LINKAGE (SHIFTER?). *AK
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Feb 5, 1999
THESE PROBLEM(S) MAY BE CONNECTED OR A RESULT OF THE MAIN FAILURE; DIFFERENTIAL LEAK, A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE REAR (CV JOINT?), AWD SEEMS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT, AND SO DOES THE SHIFTING LINKAGE (SHIFTER?). *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Feb 16, 1999
Incident date: Feb 5, 1999
THESE PROBLEM(S) MAY BE CONNECTED OR A RESULT OF THE MAIN FAILURE; DIFFERENTIAL LEAK, A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE REAR (CV JOINT?), AWD SEEMS SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT, AND SO DOES THE SHIFTING LINKAGE (SHIFTER?). *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 10, 1999
RECALL WORK ON TIMING BELT PERFORMED (40,000) HOWEVER FAILED RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO ENGINE WHEN BELT FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 25, 1998
REAR WHEEL DRIVE ASSEMBLY IS BAD, CAUSUNG A GRINDING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Jul 26, 1998
Incident date: Jul 26, 1996
ACCELERATOR FAILS TO COME BACK TO IDLE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 21, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1998
THE DRIVER'S SHOULDER SEAT BELT BUCKLE MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE, AND WON'T PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 14, 1998
Incident date: Feb 27, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAKS, IT IS LUBRICATING FUEL DUE TO POOR DESIGN.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 15, 1998
Incident date: Dec 23, 1997
TIMING BELT FAILED AT 47,000 MILES, NOT DUE FOR MAINTENANCE UNTIL 60,000 MILES PER MANUAL.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Sep 24, 1997
Incident date: Jun 11, 1997
REPLACED FRONT LEFT/REAR CALIPERS DUE TO LEAKING BRAKE FLUID FROM PISTONS. LEAK RESULTED FROM DEALERS INSTALLING NON-MITSUBISHI PARS DURING REPAIRS ON THE CAQLIPERS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Feb 25, 1997
ENGINE FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Feb 20, 1997
NOTICED RAW GAS FUMES ENTERING INTO INTERIOR AND PUDDLE UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE, INDEPENDENT GARAGE FOUND LEAK CAME FROM STRAP WHICH HOLDS UP TANK, FIXED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Feb 14, 1997
RPM DROPPED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, IT SOMETIMES HARD TO SHIFT RIGHT, THERE IS SOME VIBRATION IN THE CAR . *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 17, 1996
AT 7,000 MILE THE OIL IS LEAKING ON THE CRANKSHAFT, HAD TO REPLACE THE SEAL FOUR TIMES . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 16, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1996
DURING VEHICLE OPERATION SMOKE WAS NOTICED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE, RELATED TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 22, 1996
Incident date: Mar 27, 1996
CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK, CONSUMER HAD REPAIR WORK DONE UNDER RECALL BEFORE ACCIDENT (95V103004). *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Oct 2, 1995
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO LOCATION OF DEALER (95V-103.004). *AK
SEAT BELTS
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Oct 2, 1995
AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, REPAIRS REFUSED DUE TO LOCATION OF DEALER (95V-103.004). *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jan 3, 1996
FRONT BRAKE PAD BROKE LOOSE. CALIPERS AND PADS WEAR EXCESSIVELY W/METAL GRINDING. COMPANY WHERE VEHICLE PURCHASED QUESTIONS PADS. TT
Crash
2 injured
Showing 50 of 65 complaints.
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 19.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,200 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 25.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Premium | $3,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Premium | $3,600 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
9 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
TT253
Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-19-00-008
Jul 30, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
TT237
Feb 26, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
TSB-13-42A-002
Jan 29, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
TSB9911007
Jun 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION REGARDING CYLINDER HEAD GASKETS FOR REMANUFACTURED SHORT BLOCKS. *TT
TSB9723015
Dec 1, 1997
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
INFORMATION ABOUT IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE END CLUTCH. *TT
TSB9711002
Feb 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW VALVE LASH ADJUSTER NOISE CHECKING AND TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES. *JD
TSB9654012
Dec 1, 1996
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ANTENNA TIGHTENING TORQUE. *TW
TSB9622003R
Nov 1, 1996
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT QUALITY SYNCHRONIZER KITS. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE05007
Opened: Feb 10, 2005 , Closed: Jun 8, 2005
HEADLIGHTS FAILURE
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT P... Read more
EA02007
Opened: May 31, 2002 , Closed: May 1, 2003
ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL DENTING
SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
PE01044
Opened: Dec 18, 2001 , Closed: May 31, 2002
ALLOY WHEEL DENTING AND FRACTURING
PE01006
Opened: Mar 1, 2001 , Closed: Nov 6, 2001
FRONT SHOULDER BELT WEBBING GUIDE
ALLEGED THAT THE ANCHOR BOLT FOR THE FRONT SHOULDER BELT FUIDE IS LOOSE OR MIS-INSTALLED
RQ98007
Opened: May 11, 1998 , Closed: Aug 28, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAKAGE
THE TRANSFER CASE OF THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), MITSUBISHI GALANT, ALLEGEDLY LEAKS OIL CAUSING ONE OR MORE WHEELS TO LOCKUP; OR THE INABILITY TO TRANSMIT ENGINE POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS.THE VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME TRANSFER CASE DESIGN AS THE ECLIPSE VEHICLES WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME ALL... Read more
MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE across all model years (1990, 2009).
129
Total Recalls
2,789
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
328
Reported Crashes
83
Reported Fires
13
Reported Deaths
MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 1 | 44 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 83 | View |
| 2007 | 4 | 122 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 118 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 8 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 20 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 158 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 84 | View |
| 2001 | 10 | 287 | View |
| 2000 | 10 | 380 | View |
| 1999 | 11 | 150 | View |
| 1998 | 13 | 174 | View |
| 1997 | 12 | 185 | View |
| 1996 | 11 | 220 | View |
| 1995 | 12 | 440 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 53 | View |
| 1993 | 4 | 44 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 65 | View |
| 1991 (current) | 4 | 65 | |
| 1990 | 7 | 59 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 13 | View |