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Major Problems with Mitsubishi Eclipse - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Mitsubishi Eclipse model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2000, for instance, is the worst year for the Eclipse. Older Eclipse vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Mitsubishi Eclipse Problems

AIR BAGS
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse July 18, 2014 Victims: 4 Mileage: 79000 miles

The lady crossed two lanes of traffic and ran a red light and hit my car on drivers side front including the door. door won't open and airbags didn't deploy. the car was towed cause it couldn't start and wasn't drivable. seat belts didn't lock so the people in my car hit steering, dashboard and back of the seats. my car was hit in the front in dec. 5, 2013 and same thing happened. airbags didn't deploy and seatbelts didn't lock. from the accident before i made a complaint with mitsubishi and they done nothing. thanks for your time. ...

FRONTAL
2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse June 5, 2005 Victims: 3 Mileage: 64176 miles

Dt: consumer states that she was going about 40-45 mph when she hit another vehicle with her front end and the airbags did not deploy. the vehicle is totaled, the loan company told her to contact us and the insurance company will look into why the airbags did not deploy. the case number with mitsubishi is 373237. the accident occurred on june 5, 2005. there was a police report taken independent police department #05-55284. the consumer has a bruise across her chest, wrist sprain and neck injuries. there were two other passengers in ...

STEERING
2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse October 23, 2008 Victims: 3 Mileage: 181000 miles

My son purchased a 2000 mitsubishi eclipse gs 1-month ago it's too late to save my sons life now but it was sold as is no warranty ,the finance company refuses to get me a history on the says there's no recall but they are older ones about the nut in the gear box being loose and eventually making the car not turn left my son died 10/23/08 and as soon as ask about the recall the finance lady to crush the car i said no till i find out about the recall and if it was ever ...

What is the most common problem with Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Overall the worst problem with Mitsubishi Eclipse relates to SERVICE BRAKES problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Eclipse years that are prone to issues with these components.

SERVICE BRAKES 207 RIM 184 AIR BAGS 62 WHEELS 62 STRUCTURE 56 BODY 53 TIRES 40 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 37 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 32 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 26 HEADLIGHTS 26 FRONTAL 24 DOOR 23 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 23 GASOLINE 22 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 21 STEERING 19 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18 SUSPENSION 17 POWER TRAIN 14 ENGINE 14 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 14 AIR CONDITIONER 13 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12 SIDEWALL 12 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 11 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10 ROTOR 10 FRONT 10 WINDSHIELD 9 LATCH 9 TREAD/BELT 9 EQUIPMENT 8 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8 SEAT BELTS 7 SEATS 7 WIRING 6 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 6 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 6 IGNITION 6 PADS 6 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 6 FRAME AND MEMBERS 6 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 6 FRONT UNDERHOOD 6 CABLES 6 DISC 5 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 5 SWITCH 5 ENGINE 5 VISIBILITY 4 FUEL PUMP 4 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 4 COOLING SYSTEM 4 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 4 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 4 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 4 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 4 FOG LIGHTS 4 BUMPERS 3 EMISSION CONTROL 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 SWITCH 3 RECLINER 3 ANCHORAGE 3 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 3 SWITCH/WIRING 3 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 3 AXLE ASSEMBLY 3 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 3 LOWER BALL JOINT 3 ROOF AND PILLARS 3 LATCH 3 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 3 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 3 VISIBILITY/WIPER 3 MASTER CYLINDER 2 MECHANICAL 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 2 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 2 MACPHERSON STRUT 2 RACK AND PINION 2 ELECTRICAL 2 CRUISE CONTROL 2 REAR WINDOW 2 EXTERIOR 2 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 2 HOOD 2 TRUNK LID 2 SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT 2 TANK ASSEMBLY 2 SIDE/WINDOW 2 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 1 DELIVERY 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 DRUM 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 REAR/OTHER 1 MODULE 1 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 CALIPER 1 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 1 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 1 MULTI PIECE 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 1 REAR 1 SWITCH 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 CONTROL ARM 1 CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 RACK 1 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 1 SWITCH 1 MOTOR 1 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 1 SHOCK ABSORBER 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 POWER ADJUST 1 RELAY 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 HORN 1 AXLE HUBS 1 TAIL LIGHTS 1 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 WATER HEATER 1 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 HAND CONTROL/VALVE 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 TUBE 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 1 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1
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