Major Problems with 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse AIR BAGS Victims: 2

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse ACCELERATOR PEDAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 42000 miles

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse AIR BAGS Victims: 1

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

Problem Category	Number of Problems
RIM > WHEELS steering wheel shakes at seventy dealer refused to fix the problem doors leak and dealer refuses to fix as well	62 ~ 6973 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states check engine light illuminated on dash dealer replaced the o2 sensor however vehicle is experiencing stalling while driving...	14 ~ 33629 miles
AIR BAGS consumers vehicle stalls while driving 65 mph. also when started vehicle emits a terrible noise that is not normal. *jg	13 ~ 27462 miles
WHEELS i've experienced five bent wheels under separate ordinary street driving conditions. wheels are made of very soft easily bent metal.	12 ~ 2508 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer states check engine light illuminated on dash dealer replaced the o2 sensor however vehicle is experiencing stalling while driving...	11 ~ 54515 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER moldings have been replaced twice on each side. (left and right) last time the dealer cement glued them to the...	10 ~ 3010 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE consumer states check engine light illuminated on dash dealer replaced the o2 sensor however vehicle is experiencing stalling while driving...	9 ~ 27344 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer was in an accident while driving 55 mph and vehicle in front of consumer had spun on snow and	8 ~ 3500 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumers vehicle stalls while driving 65 mph. also when started vehicle emits a terrible noise that is not normal. *jg	8
STRUCTURE my calapana black 2001 eclipse gt started to fade a year ago. i noticed that most black mitsubishi cars starts...	7 ~ 32571 miles
TIRES the owner had noticed all four tires were wearing unevenly the tires were measured with a meter to determine excessive	7 ~ 2580 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE consumer states check engine light illuminated on dash dealer replaced the o2 sensor however vehicle is experiencing stalling while driving...	6 ~ 36900 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN no summary....	5 ~ 28400 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION consumer states check engine light illuminated on dash dealer replaced the o2 sensor however vehicle is experiencing stalling while driving...	5 ~ 26295 miles
POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse. while driving at 65 mph the transmission failed and all the warning...	4 ~ 83727 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM headlights on my 2001 mitsubishi eclipse keep going off when driving at night whether i hit a slight or major...	4 ~ 49975 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle has been tested a number of times dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. vehicle stalls when shifting from...	4 ~ 47125 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY consumer states check engine light illuminated on dash dealer replaced the o2 sensor however vehicle is experiencing stalling while driving...	4 ~ 8 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
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING while driving 45 mph consumer stopped suddenly and brakes/ steering wheel locked up. also vehicle rearended another vehicle. contacted dealer	3
TREAD/BELT > TIRES while driving 20 mph two front tires blew out without any warning. firestone affinity p19565r15. *ak...	3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM sitting in garage over winter car developed leak/crack in the fuel tank that allowed fumes from tank to fill garage....	2 ~ 115941 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING wiring harness female socket for the headlamps over heated and melted. the passenger side female socket melted about one year...	2 ~ 30000 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN this is a mitsubishi eclipse 2001. this car has had several problems for the first 2 years. #1. clutch...	2 ~ 37000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING rims were defective. consumer advised that rims bend very easily and adversely affecting steering control while driving.*ak...	2
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i've previously owned 2 eclipses w/ no problems this one however has been nothing but a lemon. 2001 mitsubishi eclipse...	2 ~ 15000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY rear window shattered in convertable top at 15 mph after normal acceleoration from 0 mph. we were stopped at a...	2
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING not only do i have the aggrevation of bent rims and flat tires and financial hardship on this my left...	2 ~ 35015 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN while driving approximately 38 mph right rear axle broke and control of the vehicle was lost. vehicle crashed resulting in...	2
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we lease the vehicle from motor world my son and myself have had accidents with the car that we feel...	2 ~ 12500 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...	2
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY while driving 65 mph molding around windshield came off. all that remained of molding was around the edge on the	2 ~ 12000 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM this is a brand new car with very little mileage- this is the 2nd time i have had the car...	2 ~ 39750 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE steering wheel shakes at seventy dealer refused to fix the problem doors leak and dealer refuses to fix as well	2
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY after opening both front windows they would close with a white film on them. consumer could not see out window....	2 ~ 12000 miles
SEATS the trnsmission oil cooler hoses were recalled (01v011001) and repaired but the overheating sensor light is still illuminated. nlm ...	2
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 ...	2
SEAT BELTS driver's side seat belt mount attached to frame of vehicle came out after being pulled to be used. screw was	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumers vehicle stalls while driving 65 mph. also when started vehicle emits a terrible noise that is not normal. *jg	2 ~ 79 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 3 inch thick fog develops and continously moves up on inside of windshield when turning on defroster causing a distraction	2
ENGINE prolonged wiring harness contact with the heat shield causes the wiring insulation to wear & ground out causing the...	1 ~ 163082 miles
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
SUSPENSION my 2001 mitsubishi eclipse's axle snapped when i was going over a speed bump at about 3 miles per hour....	1 ~ 135000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated there was a smell of gasoline around the vehicle. upon inspection the contact noted that there...	1 ~ 91000 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING center radio display will not light up fuses were checked and found to be good radio still works. *nm...	1 ~ 151000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT in my car the headlights will come on but very dim or sometimes not at all. if i hit a...	1 ~ 100000 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
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt: the contact stated while driving at night the headlights malfunctioned. the vehicle was taken to a certified dealership. upon...	1 ~ 25000 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
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
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while engaging vehicle into drive it accelerated at 60 mph. as a result vehicle jumped the curb and was airborne...	1 ~ 42000 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
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT 1 had crash about four mounths ago. 2 a/c blown a peice of metal from side pulle locked up and...	1 ~ 36000 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...	1 ~ 99500 miles
REAR WINDOW > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the rear defroster fell off into the vehicle. took vehicle to dealer and rear window exploded sending glass into the	1 ~ 58000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE 6 blowouts 4 rims all on the front drivers side there are scratches all along the drivers side by the...	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER on a 2 occassions on my 2001 eclipse the headlight connectors on both sides were melted from some kind of	1 ~ 65000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when driving at an undetermined speed the vehicle stalled. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for an...	1 ~ 77439 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when driving at highway speed and applying brakes vehicle vibrated.*ak ...	1 ~ 20000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING we purchased a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse from carmax in charlotte nc in august of 2003. the car had 19k miles....	1 ~ 19000 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
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC this is a mitsubishi eclipse 2001. this car has had several problems for the first 2 years. #1. clutch...	1 ~ 24000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN this is a mitsubishi eclipse 2001. this car has had several problems for the first 2 years. #1. clutch...	1 ~ 24000 miles
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
SIDEWALL > TIRES i have 17 inch alluminum wheels on a 2001 mitsubishi eclipse gt. under normal driving rims bend and tires loose...	1 ~ 20000 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when the brake was applied there was a loud noise coming from the rear wheel.*jb...	1
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE no injuries: a blow out within a 2 yr period front left tire flat 13 times replaced that rim 3...	1 ~ 100 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE no injuries: a blow out within a 2 yr period front left tire flat 13 times replaced that rim 3...	1 ~ 100 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE no injuries: a blow out within a 2 yr period front left tire flat 13 times replaced that rim 3...	1 ~ 100 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...	1 ~ 30 miles
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...	1
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING not only do i have the aggrevation of bent rims and flat tires and financial hardship on this my left...	1 ~ 30 miles
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
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...	1
VISIBILITY while driving 65 mph molding around windshield came off. all that remained of molding was around the edge on the	1
RACK AND PINION > STEERING right front steering assembly (tie rod & ball joints) tore away from where it was attached to the frame resulting...	1
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
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on highway or city streets shuts off intermittently and all electrical power and power steering is lost. vehicle...	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
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS airbag light came on. took vehicle to dealer who replaced passenger side airbag. on 26 feb 2001 airbag light came...	1
PARKING BRAKE the trnsmission oil cooler hoses were recalled (01v011001) and repaired but the overheating sensor light is still illuminated. nlm ...	1
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY the trnsmission oil cooler hoses were recalled (01v011001) and repaired but the overheating sensor light is still illuminated. nlm ...	1
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumers vehicle stalls while driving 65 mph. also when started vehicle emits a terrible noise that is not normal. *jg	1

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