1992 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
3 recalls, 65 complaints - 12 TSBs
09E025000 May 11, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 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
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
06E026000 Mar 23, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE D... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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
Complaint Statistics
65 total complaints
8 crashes 1 fires 7 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 |
| TIRES | 5 |
| POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 20, 2011
Incident date: May 1, 2011
TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE FAILURE, THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE S... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 26, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSHUBISHI ECLIPSE. AFTER VISITING THE NHTSA WEBSITE NOTICED RECALL#98V069001 WAS RELATED TO THIS VEHICLE CONCERNING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ALSO. THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Apr 26, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 MITSHUBISHI ECLIPSE. AFTER VISITING THE NHTSA WEBSITE NOTICED RECALL#98V069001 WAS RELATED TO THIS VEHICLE CONCERNING POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. ALSO. THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL RELATED TO THI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 9, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1992 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, AND COOLING SYSTEM. **CC *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 9, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
1992 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, AND COOLING SYSTEM. **CC *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Jul 7, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 2005
THE STARTER IN THE CONSUMER'S 1992 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE FAILED. *NM *SB *NM
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Jul 11, 2003
THE VEHICLE DEVELOPED AN OIL LEAK. THE CONSUMER WAS NEVER CONTACTED ABOUT A RECALL RELATED TO THIS FAILURE AND REQUESTED ASSISTANCE IN REPLACING DEFECTIVE PARTS (RECALL # 98V0069001). THE TIRE BELTS OF THREE TIRES BROKE. THE TIRES WERE UNDER ONE YEAR OLD AND HAD 37,000 MILES ON THEM. THE DEALER ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
May 1, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2002
THE VEHICLES CRANK PULLEY SHAFT CAME APART WHILE DRIVING. *NLM
STRUCTURE
May 1, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
THE VEHICLES STRAP LINK FAILED AND CAUSED THE CONVERTIBLE TOP TO BE INOPERATIVE. *NLM
WHEELS:RIM
May 1, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2003
THE RIMS BENT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE AT HIGH SPEEDS. *NLM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 4, 2003
THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY RECALLS. *PH *JB
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 7, 2002
THE TRANSMISSION BLOCK IS SLIPPING CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK FORWARD. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Feb 8, 2002
Incident date: Aug 16, 2001
ECU UNIT HAD ONE OF THE DIODES EXPLODE ON TO THE MAIN BOARD CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE TO THE ENGINE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
Nov 20, 2001
Incident date: Nov 5, 2001
VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. CONSUMER HAD TO TURN VEHICLE OFF FOR IT TO COME TO A STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITONAL INFORMATION.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Sep 21, 2001
Incident date: Sep 21, 2001
WHILE HAVING LEFT REAR TIRE TAKEN OFF AT TIRE RETAILER, REAR AXLE FELL OFF ONTO THE GROUND, HAD NO PRIOR WARNINGS, AND NO RUST ON VEHICLE.*AK *NLM
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Sep 18, 2001
Incident date: Jul 20, 2001
OWNER REPLACED TRANSFER CASE BECAUSE OF LOCK UP. MITSUBISHI CLAIMS THE RECALL WAS DONE AND THEY ARE NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGE WHEN IN FACT THE PART WAS ONLY INSPECTED AND NOT DEEMED A RISH AT THAT TIME. THEY ARE NOW REFUSING SERVICE UNLESS THE BROKEN PART IS PLACED BACK ON THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE IS... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 20, 2001
Incident date: Mar 17, 2001
CONSUMER HAD INSPECTED TIRES AND FOUND THAT FRONT RIGHT TIRE HAD A TREAD SEPARATION. *AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Feb 22, 2001
Incident date: Feb 19, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 50 MPH FRONT HOOD BECAME UNLATCHED/ FLYING/ SMASHING WINDSHIELD, AND HITTING ROOF OF VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 21, 2001
CAR WILL GO FOR A VERY SHORT DISTANCE WHEN YOU TAKE OFF, THEN CAR WON'T MOVE WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL. TOOK TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP. THEY SAID IT WAS SOMETHING INTERNAL IN THE TRANSMISSION. JUST TO TAKE IT APART WOULD COST $375. AFTER THAT, IT COULD COST ANYWHERE FROM $1100 TO $220... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 14, 2000
IDLE SPEED CONTROL MOTOR FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THE LIFE OF THE CAR (THAT I AM AWARE OF). DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME EXCEPT SELL ME A NEW PART ( $250.00 ). THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND DOES NOTHING TO FIX IT.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Oct 14, 2000
IDLE SPEED CONTROL MOTOR FAILED FOR THE SECOND TIME IN THE LIFE OF THE CAR (THAT I AM AWARE OF). DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME EXCEPT SELL ME A NEW PART ( $250.00 ). THE MANUFACTURER KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND DOES NOTHING TO FIX IT.
TIRES
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Jun 29, 2000
RIGHT REAR THREAD SEPARATED AT 65 MILES PER HOUR CAUSING LOSS OF CONTOL OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE DID AT LEAST 360 DEGREE SPIN HITTING THE CENTER CONCRETE DIVIDER SQUARLEY. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. MINOR INJURIES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/70-14 )
Crash
1 injured
TIRES
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Jun 29, 2000
RIGHT REAR THREAD SEPARATED AT 65 MILES PER HOUR CAUSING LOSS OF CONTOL OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE DID AT LEAST 360 DEGREE SPIN HITTING THE CENTER CONCRETE DIVIDER SQUARLEY. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. MINOR INJURIES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/70-14 )
Crash
1 injured
TIRES
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Jun 29, 2000
RIGHT REAR THREAD SEPARATED AT 65 MILES PER HOUR CAUSING LOSS OF CONTOL OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE DID AT LEAST 360 DEGREE SPIN HITTING THE CENTER CONCRETE DIVIDER SQUARLEY. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. MINOR INJURIES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/70-14 )
Crash
1 injured
TIRES
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Jun 29, 2000
RIGHT REAR THREAD SEPARATED AT 65 MILES PER HOUR CAUSING LOSS OF CONTOL OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE DID AT LEAST 360 DEGREE SPIN HITTING THE CENTER CONCRETE DIVIDER SQUARLEY. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. MINOR INJURIES.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/70-14 )
Crash
1 injured
TIRES
Oct 17, 2000
Incident date: Jun 29, 2000
RIGHT REAR THREAD SEPARATED AT 65 MILES PER HOUR CAUSING LOSS OF CONTOL OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE DID AT LEAST 360 DEGREE SPIN HITTING THE CENTER CONCRETE DIVIDER SQUARLEY. NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. MINOR INJURIES. (TIRESIZE: 195/70-14)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 195/70-14 )
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Sep 25, 2000
Incident date: Aug 21, 2000
DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS THAT CAUSED OTHER PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO MOVE. VEHICLE IS LOCATED AT DEALERSHIP. PART FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP. *AK THE PASSENGER LAP BELT FOR SEAT BELT FA... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 25, 2000
Incident date: Aug 21, 2000
DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS THAT CAUSED OTHER PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ALLOW VEHICLE TO MOVE. VEHICLE IS LOCATED AT DEALERSHIP. PART FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOCK UP. *AK THE PASSENGER LAP BELT FOR SEAT BELT FA... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Aug 3, 2000
THE TRANSMISSION IS MAKING A WHINING NOISE. IT HAS NO POWER WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP AND DOES NOT GAIN ANY SPEED. BOTH TIMES COMPUTER FAILED I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 3, 2000
THE TRANSMISSION IS MAKING A WHINING NOISE. IT HAS NO POWER WHEN TAKING OFF FROM A STOP AND DOES NOT GAIN ANY SPEED. BOTH TIMES COMPUTER FAILED I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED RUNNING AND WOULD NOT RESTART.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Mar 29, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH VEHICLE WOULDN'T GO FASTER, AND TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN REPLACED BEFORE. *AK THE OWNER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACE THREE TIMES AND THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE LOOKED IT. *YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Feb 4, 2000
Incident date: Feb 2, 2000
DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE CONSUMER REFUSED TO ALLOW THEM TO DO EXTRA WORK WHICH WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. CONSUMER INFORMED DEALER ALL HE WANTED THEM TO DO WAS WHAT IT SAID IN THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 21, 1999
VEHICLE LEAKS OIL ON DRIVEWAY AT ALL TIME. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEHICLE, BUT PROBLEM KEEPS RETURNING . MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jul 27, 1999
Incident date: May 14, 1999
RECEIVED RECALL #98069001. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. WAS INFORMED WORK WAS ALREADY DONE. CHECKED WITH ANOTHER DEALER & WORK WAS NOT DONE. TOLD OTHER DEALER TO INSPECT & COMPLETE RECALL ON VEHICLE. THE TRANSFER CASE WAS LEAKING BADLY. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Jun 3, 1999
Incident date: May 14, 1999
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER UNDER RECALL. WAS INFORMED THE WORK ALREADY DONE. TOOK TO ANOTHER DEALER & WAS INFORMED WORK WAS NOT DONE. WAS TOLD BY PREVIOUS DEALER THAT BYJUST INSPECTING VEHICLE,HE COMPLETED RECALL WORK. ALSO, TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING BADLY. MANUFACTURER IGNORED OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. OWN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Mar 25, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION/TRANSFER CASE FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Mar 15, 1999
Incident date: Feb 11, 1999
SHOULDER BELT REMAINS IN THE FULL FORWARD POSITION WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED. ALSO WHILE DRIVING BELT WILL SUDDENLY MOVE BACK TO THE FULL FORWARD POSITION. RECALL REPAIRED DELAYED DUE TO PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 31, 1999
Incident date: Dec 4, 1998
BECAUSE OF A COMPUTER FAILURE, THE FUEL INJECTORS ARE STUCK IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION, EVEN AT IDLE. THIS IS CAUSING LIQUID GASOLINE TO FLOW OVER THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, WHICH POSES AN IMMINENT FIRE RISK.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Nov 13, 1998
Incident date: Jun 16, 1992
FROM THE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE, THE LEFT (DRIVER'S SIDE) WINDOW HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY. THE WINDOW WILL ROLL DOWN, BUT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE, TO ROLL UP TO A CLOSED POSITION.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 8, 1998
Incident date: Mar 20, 1997
TRANSFER UNIT FAILED AS I WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A STOPLIGHT. ROCKVILLE MITSUBISHI WAS NOTIFIED, BEFORE THE RECALL ON THE TRANSFER UNIT WAS ISSUED. THEY DETERMINED THE TRANSFER UNIT WAS BAD BUT COULDN'T REMOVE THE UNIT BECAUSE THE OUTPUT SHAFT WAS SEIZED TO THE TRANSMISSION. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE DEAL... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 6, 1998
Incident date: Sep 18, 1997
VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE DIED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED AND NO RESPONSE TO REGISTERED LETTER. VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO SURGE. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 6, 1998
Incident date: Sep 18, 1997
VEHICLE WOULD SURGE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE DIED WHILE DRIVING. DEALER CONTACTED AND NO RESPONSE TO REGISTERED LETTER. VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN. SEVERAL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO SURGE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 26, 1998
Incident date: Aug 19, 1998
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ABOUT 48 MPH, A LOUD CLICKING SOUND CAME FROM THE TRANSMISSION AREA. WHEN TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP, DEALER STATED THAT THE MOUNTING BOLTS ON THE AXLE RETAINING SHEARED OFF. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
May 13, 1998
Incident date: Feb 2, 1998
THE TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
May 1, 1998
DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS 98V- 69000, TRANSFER CASE, BECAUSE OF PROBLEM THAT EXISTS WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
POWER TRAIN
Apr 20, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1997
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP ALMOST, CAUSING A COLLISION.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 10, 1998
TRANSFER CASE LEAK.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Apr 10, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1996
TRANSFER CASE YOKE FAILED, BOTH ORIGINAL AND FACTORY INSTALLED REPLACEMENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 5, 1996
Incident date: Apr 5, 1996
OWNER STATES THAT HER VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING . SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERS AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE (ISC) CONTROL UNIT THEY REPLACED IT AND THE VEHICLE STILL STALLS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE ISC UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND VEHICLE STILL STALLS, CONSUMER WILL HEAR A CLICK AND THEN THE V... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Dec 5, 1996
Incident date: Apr 5, 1996
OWNER STATES THAT HER VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING . SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERS AND WAS TOLD IT WAS THE (ISC) CONTROL UNIT THEY REPLACED IT AND THE VEHICLE STILL STALLS. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE ISC UNIT HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND VEHICLE STILL STALLS, CONSUMER WILL HEAR A CLICK AND THEN THE V... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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 (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 22.0 | 19.0 | Premium | $4,000 |
| 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) | 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, 1992 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
12 manufacturer communications from 11 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 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 |
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
TSB-22-54-003
Apr 7, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
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
TSB9700005
Jun 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MUT-II SCAN TOOL WARRANTY. *TW
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 (current) | 3 | 65 | |
| 1991 | 4 | 65 | View |
| 1990 | 7 | 59 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 13 | View |