Major Problems with Mitsubishi Eclipse Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Mitsubishi Eclipse

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Mitsubishi Eclipse.

Model Year	Complaints
2012 Eclipse	6
2011 Eclipse	1
2010 Eclipse	1
2009 Eclipse	42
2008 Eclipse	66
2007 Eclipse	99
2006 Eclipse	93
2005 Eclipse	6
2004 Eclipse	13
2003 Eclipse	123
2002 Eclipse	73
2001 Eclipse	207
2000 Eclipse	303
1999 Eclipse	120

Worst 3 Mitsubishi Eclipse complaints

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 79000 miles

2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse FRONTAL Victims: 3 Mileage: 64176 miles

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse STEERING Victims: 3 Mileage: 181000 miles

Browse Mitsubishi Eclipse complaints by category

Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, RIM and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Mitsubishi Eclipse owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES brake light and abs lights are on. after diagnosis at a repair shop with testing system the fault reads abs...	207 ~ 59212 miles
RIM > WHEELS the rims on the 2001 mitsubishi eclipse dent easily and the tires blow out or lose pressure as a result...	184 ~ 11272 miles
AIR BAGS i was heading home at approximately 45 mph when a deer jumped in front on my car. my car had...	62 ~ 69398 miles
WHEELS i have goodyear eagle rs-a p35/45r18 tires on my eclipse the car has less than 30 000 miles on it....	62 ~ 13415 miles
STRUCTURE dash pad in vehicle has come apart completely blocking passenger side airbag. the dash pad is sticking up at least...	56 ~ 30777 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE there is a hollow opening behind carpet in floor under gas pedal. in less than 10 000 miles a hole...	53 ~ 38832 miles
TIRES i have a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse purchased new with goodyear eagle rsa p235/45r18 tires. the car has 23 000 miles...	40 ~ 12062 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER dash of my car starting on the passenger side just started popping apart it's come apart all the way up	37 ~ 30011 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM experiencing a problem with an electronic control units related to headlight outage causing failure of both front headlights daytime running...	36 ~ 73057 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. consumer writes in regards to master cylinder failure. *smd the consumer stated the master cylinder went completely	32 ~ 32388 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN dt: the caller said that his vehicle is making a noise. when accelerating the vehicle changes gears hard and he...	26 ~ 20577 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i pruchased a 2003 eclipse in may 2002 and now the coating on my headlights is cracking. *ak...	26 ~ 43138 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i was involved in a head on collision with another vehicle where my airbags failed to deploy. later upon calling...	24 ~ 11785 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 4 months ago i had the slave cylinder leak onto my clutch causing the clutch to go out they replaced...	23 ~ 16685 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE on second day of ownership i heard a very loud metal cracking sound while sitting in the car preparing to...	23 ~ 2935 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING a random code failure in the computer lead to repeated engine stalls at stop and lead to other spark plug...	22 ~ 2659 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i have a 2006 eclipse gt its only 7 months old and has less than 10 000 miles on it....	21 ~ 19991 miles
STEERING left front wheel fell off after failure of front cross member. vehicle was on a city street under 4 mph	19 ~ 73401 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 17 year old son was driving his 2007 mitsubishi eclipse gl when he ran off the side of the...	18 ~ 69904 miles
SUSPENSION my daughter was driving the eclipse she turned onto a side street and the car spun out of control causing...	17 ~ 95863 miles
POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2009 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph the accelerator pedal...	14 ~ 83967 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2006 mitsubishi eclipse spun 3 main bearings has a worn clutch at 28 000 miles. i have never replaced the...	14 ~ 25609 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY while traveling 60 mph on the expressway on a clear day no construction no trucks in sight not going under...	14 ~ 9878 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT dt: it is a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse. air conditioning system is not working causing the car to quit in the	13 ~ 29385 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING experiencing a problem with an electronic control units related to headlight outage causing failure of both front headlights daytime running...	12 ~ 68583 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES i have a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse purchased new with goodyear eagle rsa p235/45r18 tires. the car has 23 000 miles...	12 ~ 4400 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving approximately 5 mph the brake pedal was depressed and the...	11 ~ 13545 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL i have been having problems with the braking system for the last 2 years. when i accelerate the brake light...	10 ~ 40716 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i've had my car (mitsubishi eclipse 2006-manual transmission) for just 11k miles i noticed a vibration in the brakes. i...	10 ~ 5650 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING oil leak from engine at only 2k miles dealer is making repair. cause cracked oil pump housing. *la...	10 ~ 69859 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer states check engine light illuminated on dash dealer replaced the o2 sensor however vehicle is experiencing stalling while driving...	10 ~ 13148 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. consumer writes in regards to issue with latch hook. *ld...	9 ~ 11972 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tread came off of tire causing crash. *tr...	9 ~ 10889 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY i purchased this vehicle brand new and what a mistake it was. i have begun the process of declaring the...	9 ~ 2667 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM my mitsubishi eclipse sputters and dies when there is less than 1/2 tank fuel. mitsubishi 2004 has a recall on...	8 ~ 137360 miles
EQUIPMENT today april 21 2011 i put my key in the ignition switch and my key broke. the metal part of...	8 ~ 46904 miles
SEATS -seat belts have become difficult to use (sticky hard)...to pull out to connect with "snap". -plastic base (around bottom of	7 ~ 24343 miles
SEAT BELTS the lady crossed two lanes of traffic and ran a red light and hit my car on drivers side front...	7 ~ 71629 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM today april 21 2011 i put my key in the ignition switch and my key broke. the metal part of...	6 ~ 39124 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the battery cable deposits burned off. periodically his vehicle...	6 ~ 46667 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i have had the brake pads on my 2006 eclipse gt replaced twice (i.e. 3rd set of pads). each time...	6 ~ 5833 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM headlights on my 2001 mitsubishi eclipse keep going off when driving at night whether i hit a slight or major...	6 ~ 41833 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY we bought a 2003 eclipse from sun coast mis. right away we complained about the smell of mold. finally we...	6 ~ 12833 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING consumer states that while driving around a curved road at 50 mph the vehicles steering wheel suddenly became stiff. consumer	6
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING rims were defective. consumer advised that rims bend very easily and adversely affecting steering control while driving.*ak...	6 ~ 1233 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at 65mph vehicle started to catch on fire under the hood causing consumer to pull over. dealer notified. *ak...	6 ~ 26583 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE ron marhofer mitsubishi's service department has attempted to fix this problem twice and refuses to attempt another repair. we have	6 ~ 5000 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING we lease the vehicle from motor world my son and myself have had accidents with the car that we feel...	6 ~ 19833 miles
ENGINE this car is a 2008 and i don't know if it is a factory error but is already asking for...	5 ~ 93616 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY my door handle on the driver's side of my 2002 mitsubishi eclipse gt broke off into my hand when i...	5 ~ 50200 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have had the brake pads on my 2006 eclipse gt replaced twice (i.e. 3rd set of pads). each time...	5
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my turn signal lever broke and was hanging by the wires. my right and left turn signals went off alternately...	5 ~ 101600 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL this complaint involves our 2003 mitsubishi eclipse. the vehicle was idling in park in front of a building. when the...	4 ~ 21000 miles
VISIBILITY have a 2003 eclipse and many many problems since purchasing. after regular scheduled tire balance and rotation took the car...	4 ~ 7375 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2003 eclipse gts has been serviced for about 10 different things in a matter of 8 months. 4 seperate...	4 ~ 41926 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY while driving about 3 mph and making a turn onto a side street the vehicle hit a curb which caused...	4
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i would like to file a complaint regarding my mitsubishi eclipse gts 2003. the product has not performed well because...	4 ~ 17508 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i had the car about for 5 to 6 months and one day i was heading out to a friends...	4 ~ 58 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the trnsmission oil cooler hoses were recalled (01v011001) and repaired but the overheating sensor light is still illuminated. nlm ...	4 ~ 17375 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumers vehicle stalls while driving 65 mph. also when started vehicle emits a terrible noise that is not normal. *jg	4
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY while driving under foggy weather conditions the defroster had been running about 15 minutes then the driver turned off the...	4
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES at about 20 000 miles the srs light came on as well as the warning indicator that the passenger was...	3 ~ 61000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl*the contact owns a 2003 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the hatch back and sun roof had water leakage....	3 ~ 136427 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE water leaks from sunroof (which i do not use) switch and from side airbags. i have reported this to selling...	3
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the column switch lever became detached while attempting to...	3 ~ 59000 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2002 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the column switch lever became detached while attempting to...	3 ~ 65667 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES service technician was unable to pop hood for scheduled oil change. apparently the hood release cable broke or came loose...	3 ~ 46800 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at any speed consumer smelled strong chemical fumes inside the passenger compartment. dealer inspected the vehicle and could	3 ~ 32621 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 2002 mitshabishi eclipse rear bumper started to burn and i had just parked at work i was found slumped over...	3 ~ 66700 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE paint peeling off bumper. clear coat peeling off drivers side rocker panel. *ak...	3
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i would like to file a complaint regarding my mitsubishi eclipse gts 2003. the product has not performed well because...	3
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the left driver side rim keeps bending which causes a flat tire. i bought 3 rims already. always with in...	3
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS while vehicle was stopping another vehicle rear-ended consumer's vehicle a t 40 mph. during impact locking mechansim that held driver's...	3 ~ 21623 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle caught fire while parked it appears that the fire started under the dash on the passenger side where	3
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the trnsmission oil cooler hoses were recalled (01v011001) and repaired but the overheating sensor light is still illuminated. nlm ...	3
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS violent deployment of the air bag caused eye injury to the driver the consumer may have sustained permanent injury to	3
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall 00v421001 repair on 4/12/2001 concerning lower ball joint boot. dealer...	3 ~ 43333 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN all dsm awd models from 1990 to 1998 have had this transfer case problem and subsequent recall. upon inspection by...	3 ~ 35333 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving 50 mph the brake pedal was depressed and failed to...	2 ~ 73000 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE 2002 mitsubishi eclipse the liftback door suddenly fell. *nj the consumer stated the liftback detached from the left piston and	2 ~ 50 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the rear and side view mirrors were too...	2 ~ 49500 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT this is the second time that the brakes has been making noises. we took it once when we had about...	2
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT in my car the headlights will come on but very dim or sometimes not at all. if i hit a...	2 ~ 50000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my 2003 eclipse gts has been serviced for about 10 different things in a matter of 8 months. 4 seperate...	2 ~ 13000 miles
PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) > CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i just bought this car and yesterday i noticed a grinding sound when i let out the clutch to start...	2 ~ 2900 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving at 55 mph consumer put the vehicle in cruise control. when cruise control was engaged vehicle revved and...	2 ~ 49750 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i would like to file a complaint regarding my mitsubishi eclipse gts 2003. the product has not performed well because...	2 ~ 29000 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY i have a mitsubishi eclipse 2003 gts. i purchased it in september 2002 and it only has 7 000 miles...	2
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer states that the gas tank has a hole in it. cause is unknown. please provide any further information. ts...	2 ~ 32500 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM headlight wiring harness melted after original bulbs were replaced with correct aftermarket component. dealer commented that every eclipse that has...	2
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE no injuries: a blow out within a 2 yr period front left tire flat 13 times replaced that rim 3...	2 ~ 50 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION not only do i have the aggrevation of bent rims and flat tires and financial hardship on this my left...	2 ~ 15 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING right front steering assembly (tie rod & ball joints) tore away from where it was attached to the frame resulting...	2
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS airbag light came on. took vehicle to dealer who replaced passenger side airbag. on 26 feb 2001 airbag light came...	2
PARKING BRAKE the trnsmission oil cooler hoses were recalled (01v011001) and repaired but the overheating sensor light is still illuminated. nlm ...	2
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE the upper pulley has squealed for some time now. i took it the dealer where they replaced the belts and...	2 ~ 5000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving approximately 5 mph the brake pedal was depressed and the...	1 ~ 68000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL vehicle became unresponsive to braking. brakes almost go into floorboard before acknowledgement of braking. car is very wobbly feeling especially...	1 ~ 90200 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that the catalytic converter failed. the vehicle was taken...	1 ~ 124000 miles
WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse. the contact stated that there was an abnormal sound emitted from the...	1 ~ 25040 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT tl* the contact owns a baby trend child restraint seat model number: tj94128 (na) and manufactured july 7 2012. the...	1
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING right front steering assembly (tie rod & ball joints) tore away from where it was attached to the frame resulting...	1 ~ 101476 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER service engine soon light came on took car to dealership. discoverd that filler neck has rusted out requiring replacement. this...	1 ~ 72500 miles
TUBE > TIRES i bought new tires for my daughter last fall and she has been away at college and her car has...	1
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i was coming up to a red light and my brakes gave out they went all the way 2 the...	1 ~ 22000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 mitsubishi eclipse. the horn will sound without warning. occasionally the horn will not sound when...	1 ~ 13000 miles
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes squeal on brand new car. company replaced rotors and calipers on front but not rear. car makes loud noise...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 3 months after purchasing a 2003 mitsubishi esclipse gs i noticed rust appearing on the rotors and calipers. the dealership...	1
INTERIOR LIGHTING center radio display will not light up fuses were checked and found to be good radio still works. *nm...	1 ~ 151000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated there was a strong odor of gasoline after the vehicle was parked. upon further inspection underneath...	1 ~ 71000 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL sitting as stop light turned green started into intersection slowly and then dump truck with bad brakes went through red	1 ~ 25000 miles
HAND CONTROL/VALVE > CONTROLS > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR car was parked with ebrake pulled upwards to hold car in place. the 04 eclipse gt rolled backwards out of...	1 ~ 7600 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY dt: the problem began in may. while it was raining and the owner was trying to make a left turn...	1
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt consumer stated that the front passenger seat tract malfunctioned. the consumer waiting for the service dealership to repair it.	1
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at any speed vehicle stalled. without warning. driver was not able to restart vehicle and it was towed	1
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING while driving at 15 mph and trying to go around another vehicle the steering locked. this was the second occurrence	1 ~ 10000 miles
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM at approx. 55 000 miles the starter relay burned out and vehicle could not be started. symptoms were erratic indicator...	1 ~ 55000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS no events leading to failure other than normal very infrequent use (use=1x/3mo). rear seat driver side seat belt attachment bolt...	1 ~ 85000 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING both plastic headlight lens became discolored and caused poor visibility when driving at night. the dealer was notified. *jb...	1 ~ 35000 miles
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT hit a small pot hole in may of 2003 rim dented immediately. i was traveling about 48 mph when i...	1 ~ 32000 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION while parked rear end caught on fire. no injuries reported. *ak...	1 ~ 18046 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING after turning on the turn signal it came on and off on its own. consumer took vehicle to the dealership	1 ~ 48500 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > OTHER FUEL TYPES > ENGINE i have a 2003 ecipse that i have had in the shpo twice because my car is leaking oil. i...	1 ~ 8000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN manual transmission - car seize when shifting into 5th gear. dealer stated that someone that serviced the car must have...	1 ~ 32311 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i would like to file a complaint regarding my mitsubishi eclipse gts 2003. the product has not performed well because...	1
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN both rear hub & bearing assemblys were causing vibrations in the car. car is 3 years old and the mechanic...	1
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering hose leak..went to dealer 3 times cannot fix leak. have to replenish fluid from time to time.*jb...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the vehicle would not start because the connector to the ignition switch had a broken lock tab and was being	1 ~ 4887 miles
WATER HEATER > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER there is a foul odor coming thru the vents when her heat is on. vehicle has been taken the vehicle	1
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS i had a headon collison into a ditch going apox. 30 -35 miles a hour. i had extensive frontend damage	1
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i purchased this vehicle brand new and what a mistake it was. i have begun the process of declaring the...	1
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when the brake was applied there was a loud noise coming from the rear wheel.*jb...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driving on freeway when battery light came on. shortly after highlights would not turn off. then vehicles lights in dash...	1
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle engine fire cuased by defective "c" clamp on fuel line. *ak...	1
MULTI PIECE > WHEELS the rims on the vehicle bent under normal driving conditions resulting in loss of tire pressure. related investigation ea 02	1
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES since i bought the car in 9/01 i have had over 20 flat tires causing me to miss work getting...	1 ~ 30 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > SUPPLY > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR door handle on driver side broke off in my hand causing door to be inoperable from the outside in an...	1
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i purchased my car new from modesto mitsubishi. at the time it was noted that the sunfroof molding was not...	1 ~ 28776 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states check engine light illuminated on dash dealer replaced the o2 sensor however vehicle is experiencing stalling while driving...	1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the hatchback was suppose to have had a handle to pull the hatchback down the owner 's manual shows that...	1
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on highway or city streets shuts off intermittently and all electrical power and power steering is lost. vehicle...	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN cv joint fell out of place and whole axel fell while consumer was driving about 45mph on some back roads.	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE car is an automatic parked in an "outpouching" of driveway in park with parking brake on car was not on!!!...	1
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION car opts not to start due to either failure in the theft-immobilization system or the starter kill in the clutch.*ak...	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving at 50 mph all of a sudden speed drops from 5o mph to 20 mph without warning. driver...	1
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING the steering rack and and gear failed causing the vehicle to handle poorly around curves dealer has replaced however consumer	1
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak...	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION there was a recall on the front ball joints which i'm convinced lead to the uneven wear of the front...	1
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN ongoing problem since vehicle ownership. but is getting worse with age. the gear shift lever has become more and more	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION 2000 mitsubishi eclipse with a shock rupture due to rust. consumer states that it is rare that rust in that...	1

FAQ

What year Mitsubishi Eclipse is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 14 years, Mitsubishi Eclipse models of 2011, 2010, 2012 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Mitsubishi Eclipse models of 2000 and 2001 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...
- Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
- Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...
- HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
- COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...
- Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
- Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...
- Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
- Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...