2000 MITSUBISHI Eclipse Problems & Complaints
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WHEELS
108 complaints
MY RIMS ON MY 2000 ECLIPSE ARE ALL BENT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 3 OR 4 TIRES DUE TO BLOW OUTS IN THE LAST 3 YEARS. I WILL BUY NEW RIMS AND SEND IN ALL MY OLD ONES BECAUSE THIS IS UNSAFE AND SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF ALL OWNERS. *TR
Jul 02, 2008
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING THE 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT WITH 52000 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE AND BOTH PASSENGER FRONT AND REAR RIMS CRACKED , AND THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER TIRES INSTANTLY LOST AIR PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE RIMS WERE REPLACED. THE DRIVER HIT A POT HOLE ON 2-27-07, AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE LOST AIR PRESSURE. THE CONTACT WILL NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THIS TIME. *AK
Feb 27, 2007
GENTLY DRIVEN 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE WHEELS BENT OUT OF SHAPE, CAUSING A TIRE TO LOSE AIR/BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY. NARROWLY AVOIDED COLLISION AFTER BLOWOUT. *NM
Nov 30, 2006
DT*: THE VEHICLE HAD A 2 INCH HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE RIM WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE TO DEFLATE. THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED THAT THE TIRE WOULD HAVE HAD TO DEFLATE FIRST BUT THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE RIM WENT OUT FIRST DUE TO THE SIZE OF THE HOLE IN THE RIM IN COMPARISON TO THE SMALL MARK ON THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE RIM HAD BLOWN OUTWARD TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE RIM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE RIM WAS DEFECTIVE. UPDATED 08/29/06.*JB
Aug 10, 2006
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS HAD 6 FLAT TIRES AND RIMS DAMAGED CAUSED BY POTHOLES AND RUTS IN THE ROAD.*MR
Jul 15, 2005
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STRUCTURE
35 complaints
CAR BODY PAINT BOTH CLEARCOAT AND PAINT SLOWLY PEELING OFF CAR BODY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING IN THE LAST THREE PLUS YEARS. THE CAR NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED.
Aug 28, 2016
BLACK 2000 MITISUBSHI ECLIPSE BROUGHT BRAND NEW BY MYSELF. THERE IS SOME KIND OF DEFECT IN THE PAINT CAUSING IT TO FADE TO WHITE AND THEN FADE COMPLETELY TO THE BARE METAL. THIS IS JUST IN SPOT ALONG THE HOOD, ROOF AND TRUNK. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN WRECKED AND HAS NEVER BEEN ANYWHERE WERE AN "ACID" OF OTHER TYPE OF DAMAGE COULD HAPPEN TO IT. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS OTHER BLACK ECLIPSES WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED WITH AN OWNER OF THE SAME TYPE YEAR MAKE AND MODEL AS MINE AND SHE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 10, 2009
BOUGHT A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE NEW. ABOUT 3 YEARS LATER NOTICED THE PAINT WAS STARTING TO COME OFF THE ROOF. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID SORRY IT IS NOT COVERED, IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO HOT TEXAS SUN. THEY DID NOT EVEN LOG THE COMPLAINT. THAT DEALERSHIP CLOSED LATER ON. NOW MY PAINT IS OFF OVER MOST OF THE CAR AND IS VERY UGLY. IT IS DOWN TO THE METAL. I AM EMBARRASSED TO DRIVE IT BUT TELL ANYONE WHO WILL LISTEN THAT WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, MITSUBISHI REFUSED TO REPAINT IT. ALSO ALL THE DASHES CRACK IN THEM. MINE WITHIN THE FIRST 3 YEARS. THERE ARE TOO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BLACK PAINT ON MANY OF THE 1999-2005 FOR THERE NOT TO BE SOMETHING DONE ABOUT IT. MY CAR IS ALMOST 9 YEARS OLD AND STILL HAS LESS THE 60,000 MILES ON IT. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ALL OF US DRIVERS WITH BLACK MITSUBISHES. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER. *TR
Jul 10, 2008
I HAVE EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. I ASSUMED THEY WERE ALL JUST NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR UNTIL MY MOST RECENT INCIDENT - THE COVER TO MY SHOCK, PASSENGER SIDE, COMPLETELY RUSTED EXPOSING MY SHOCKS AND ALLOWING THEM TO POP UP, DENTING MY HOOD AND REMAINING EXPOSED WHILE I DRIVE. SINCE THIS IS SUCH AN UNUSUAL PROBLEM, I BEGAN INVESTIGATING THE OTHER ISSUES AND THEY ARE ALL RELATED TO MULTIPLE RECALLS ISSUED ON MY VEHICLE. I CONTACTED MITSUBISHI TO ALERT THEM TO THE DEFECT(S) AS WELL AS ENCOURAGE THEM TO ALERT OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME MODEL. IT TOOK THEM LESS THAN A WEEK TO DECIDE NOT TO INVESTIGATE MY CAR. THEY HAVEN'T EVEN SEEN THE DAMAGE. I OFFERED TO SEND PHOTOS AND THEY WERE DECLINED. THEY DIDN'T EVEN WANT A LICENSED MITSUBISHI DEALER TO INSPECT MY CAR. I THINK THEIR LACK OF INTEREST AND CONCERN IS IRRESPONSIBLE AND DANGEROUS. *TR
Apr 10, 2008
I HAVE A BLACK 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. PROBLEM1: THE HARD PLASTIC DASHBOARD DECK HAS CRACKED ALL THE WAY ACROSS IT'S WIDTH INTO 3 PIECES. THE CAR WAS NEVER IN A WRECK OR SUBJECTED TO ANY UNUSUAL FORCES THAT WOULD CAUSE IT TO CRACK. THE REPLACEMENT COST AND ESPECIALLY LABOR TO REPLACE IT IS EXPENSIVE. I SUSPECT THE PLASTIC USED FOR THE DASHBOARD DECK IS NOT UV RESISTANT AND IS BREAKING DOWN AND BECOMING BRITTLE FROM EXPOSURE TO THE SUNLIGHT. PROBLEM 2: AROUND 1-1/2 YEARS AGO OR MAYBE LONGER, THE PAINT OR PRIMER ON THE HOOD, CAB TOP AND TRUNK LID STARTED BUBBLING UP INTO ROUGH 'CANCER' SPOTS THAT BEGAN FADING AND TURNING WHITE. THEY START WITH A SMALL SPOT AND THEN RAPIDLY GROW ACROSS THE ENTIRE SURFACE. MY TRUNK LID AND ROOF IS ALMOST COMPLETELY COVERED AND THE HOOD IS ABOUT 50%. THE PAINT ON THE REST OF THE CAR HAS NOT EXHIBITED THE SAME PROBLEM SO FAR. I HAVE NOW NOTICED THAT NEARLY EVERY 2000 BLACK ECLIPSE I SEE IS EXHIBITING THE SAME PAINT FAILURE. IT APPEARS TO ME THAT THERE WAS A DEFECTIVE LOT OF PRIMER OR PAINT USED FOR THAT MODEL AND YEAR. *TR
Aug 20, 2007
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
20 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISH ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER DETACHED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AND SHE WAS UNABLE TO USE TURN SIGNALS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V305001 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH). THE MANUFACTURER WAS THEN NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.
Jul 26, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND OTHER EXTERIOR LIGHTING NO LONGER WORK ON HIS VEHICLE. HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V305001 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:HEADLIGHTS). THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 114,000.
Sep 29, 2008
LEFT HEADLIGHT DIMMED. DISCOVERED LEFT HEADLIGHT SOCKET CORROSION AND MELTED. *TR
Sep 08, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT HIS TURN SIGNAL LEVER WAS BECOMING LOOSE. A MONTH LATER, THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER FRACTURED AND IS CURRENTLY HANGING ON BY THE WIRING. HE DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V305001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING); HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL APPLIED TO MITSUBISHI GALANTS. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT RELATE TO HIS VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 131,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
May 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS OFF, WHICH CAUSED THE BATTERY TO DIE. AS OF JULY 16, 2007, THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 99V305001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING). THE VIN, POWERTRAIN, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 53,000.
Jul 16, 2007
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VISIBILITY
15 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE RS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH WHEN HE ENGAGED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER LEVER IT FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 145,000. UPDATED 06/07/12
Jan 25, 2011
BOTH WINDOWS DEVELOPED CRACKS ON THE SIDES WITHOUT THE WINDOWS BEING HIT OR T BEING INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THERE WA S A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THIS ISSUE. *AK
Mar 30, 2004
WASHER FLUID HOSE FAILED (BROKE) AT HOOD ATTACHMENT POINT, MAKING WINDSHIELD WASHERS INOPERATIVE. UNABLE TO CLEAN WINDOW DURING INCLEMENT WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS (SALT, SAND), CAUSING REDUCED VISIBILITY UNTIL CAN BE MANUALLY CLEANED AFTER STOPPING.*AK POSSIBLE CAUSE INCORRECT/POOR ROUTING OF HOSE IN AND THROUGH BODY PANELING, CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR AND/OR STRAIN ON HOSE WHEN HOOD OPENED, LEADING TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF HOSE.
Dec 18, 2003
DURING AND AFTER A RAIN, THE A/C AND DEFROSTER DOES NOT WORK. DEALERS HAVE SAID THAT THE BELT MUST HAVE GOTTEN WET BY WATER SPLASHING UP FROM THE STREET. ONCE I ONLY PULLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND COULD NOT SEE WHERE I WAS GOING DUE TO THE FOGGING UP OF THE WINDSHIELD CAUSED BY THE AIR BLOWING HOT. WHILE DRIVING AT THE START OF THE RAIN, TURNING ON THE DEFROSTER INSTANTLY FOGS UP THE INTERIOR AND YOU CAN NOT SEE OUT. I REAL LIFE OR DEATH PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER, ONLY TO HAVE THEM TELL ME THAT NOTHING IS WRONG. *AK
Jul 20, 2003
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Jun 02, 2002
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
13 complaints
THE 30 AMP FUSE CONNECTION THAT CONTROLS THE A/C-HEATER BLOWER MOTOR, BURNS OUT IN THE FUSE BLOCK. I HAVE REPLACED THE FUSE BLOCK 3 TIMES AND THEY END UP BURNING OUT THIS CIRCUIT. THIS COULD EASILY START AN ELECTRICAL FIRE SHOULD THE FUSE BE FAULTY AND NOT BLOW ITSELF OUT...
Oct 30, 2018
I AM THE TECHNICIAN WHO REPAIRED THIS DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS A NO START, NO CRANK COMPLAINT. ALSO VEHICLE HAD NO DASH OR ACCESSORY POWER. THE MAIN IGNITION FEED FROM THE UNDERHOOD FUSEBOX HAD NO POWER AT THE IGNITION SWITCH & TESTING PROVED IT WAS SHORTED TO GROUND. THERE WERE ALSO SEVERAL OTHER COMPONENTS WITH NO POWER SUCH AS PIN 16 AT DLC, STARTER & ANTI-THEFT RELAYS. THESE CIRCUITS ARE HOT AT ALL TIMES. AFTER EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING I FOUND A SEVERELY BURNED AND SHORTED WIRE HARNESS THAT RUBBED THROUGH THE INSULATION FROM CONTACTING THE SHARP EDGES OF THE FENDER SHEET METAL. THIS HARNESS RUNS FROM THE UNDER HOOD FUSEBOX THROUGH THE FENDER WELL TO THE JUNCTION BLOCK UNDER THE DASH. THERE WERE NO BLOWN FUSES FOUND AS A RESULT OF THIS WHICH IS HIGHLY UNUSUAL WITH THE AMOUNT OF CURRENT ON THESE CIRCUITS. THE FIX WAS TO SPLICE/REPAIR THE DAMAGED HARNESS AND RELOCATE THE HARNESS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE FROM THE FENDER SHEET METAL. THIS IS A HUGE FIRE HAZARD. *TR
Jul 31, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. IN NOVEMBER OF 2007, THE CONTACT HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY AND THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL DUE TO CORROSION. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE FUSE AND IT WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT HER VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V333001 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES). THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THEY HAVE NOT PROVIDED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
Feb 05, 2008
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS ALSO UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM.
Jul 20, 2006
I AM NOW REPLACING THE SECOND HEADLAMP CONNECTION SOCKET ON MY 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. BOTH HAVE FAILED BY BUILDUP OF CORROSION OF THE SOCKET MATERIAL, DIMMING OF THE HEADLAMP, HEATING AND MELTING OF THE SOCKET MATERIAL TO FAILURE. TWO SAFETY ISSUES EXIST: FIRST THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FROM THE OVER HEATED CONNECTOR AND MELTED WIRING. SECOND THE GRADUAL DIMMING OF THE HEADLAMP LEADS TO INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROAD DURING OPERATION AFTER DARK. THE LOCAL DEALER KNEW THE PART BEFORE I COULD FULLY EXPLAIN, LEADING ME TO BELIEVE THE FAILURE IS WIDESPREAD. *NM
Dec 18, 2005
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POWER TRAIN
12 complaints
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE EXPERIENCED MANY DIFFERENT UNUSUAL INCIDENTS WITH THE 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE, BEGINNING WITH IGNITION. ALSO STATES THAT WHEN SHE DRIVES 35 - 40 MPH THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR CONSISTENTLY. THE WEATHER DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A FACTOR. THE CONTACT REPORTS THAT THE MOST RECENT TRANSMISSION HESITANCY FAILURE WAS ON 12/27/06.
Dec 27, 2006
I HAVE A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE THAT HAS 34000 MILES ON IT, AND ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I BOUGHT IT THE 2ND GEAR IN THE TRANSMISSWION KEPT GRINDING WHEN SHIFTING AND I FOUND OUT THAT A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM SO I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A RECALL FOR THE PARTS INVOLVED.*AK
Jun 14, 2004
BOTH REAR HUB & BEARING ASSEMBLYS WERE CAUSING VIBRATIONS IN THE CAR. CAR IS 3 YEARS OLD AND THE MECHANIC CLAIMED HE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE BOTH REAR HUB ASSEMBLYS ON SUCH A NEW VEHICLE. THE ASSEMBLY LEFT NO ROOM TO LUBRICATE THE BEARINGS WHICH CAUSED THEM TO KEEP IN MOISTURE AND RUST PREMATURELY. MECHANIC SAID THE PARTS WERE FILLED WITH RUST FRAGMENTS TO THE POINT HE WAS SURPRISED THE TIRES STAYED ATTACHED TO THE AXLE. MITSUBISHI PARTS SUPPLIER SAID THIS WASN'T A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THAT MODEL YEAR BUT SAID THERE WAS A LOT OF REPLACEMENT PARTS BEING SOLD.
May 23, 2003
I STARTED NOTICING A RATTLE FROM THE CLUTCH/TRANSAXLE. IT OCCURS AFTER THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES. THE RATTLE STOPS WHEN THE CLUTCH IS PUSHED IN. *AK
Jun 04, 2002
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
May 08, 2002
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TIRES,WHEELS
12 complaints
BROUGHT USED MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2000GT. VERIFIED THROUGH CAR CHECK FOR ANY PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE, NONE ON RECORD. CAR HAD ONE OWNER BEFORE MYSELF. THE CAR HAS GIVEN ME PROBLEMS FROM DAY ONE. IT WAS PARKED IN MY CARPORT FOR SIX MONTHS UNTIL MY DAUGHTER GOT HER DRIVERS LICENSE AT THIS TIME I KEPT IT RUNNING. ONCE DAUGHTER GOT DRIVER'S LICENSE AND STARTED TO DRIVE VEHICLE, IT WAS VIBRATING BADLY. MAINT PERSON SAID IT WAS THE TIRES AND THE RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. ALL THE RIMS WERE BAD. EACH RIM HAD A SMALL DENT OF SOME SORT. SEEING HOW WE NEVER REALLY DROVE THIS VEHICLE IT SHOULD HAVE DRIVEN FOR A WHILE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. LOOKING INTO THIS PROBLEM, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A KNOW DEFECT WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. *NM
Sep 21, 2006
ON MY 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT, ALL FOUR 17" RIMS BECAME BENT. THIS CREATED BUBBLING IN TIRES, IMPROPER TIRE WEAR, AND DIFFICULTY IN WHEEL ALIGNMENT. RIMS WERE BENT DURING NORMAL DRIVING; POTHOLES WERE NOT CAUSE OF DAMAGE. REPLACED TIRES AND RIMS. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT DONE ANYTHING TO REMEDY PROBLEM IN EXISTING VEHICLES. NEW VEHICLES NO LONGER COME WITH THIS TYPE OF RIM.*AK
Sep 01, 2004
CONSUMER STATED THAT ALL FOUR RIMS WERE BENT, AND FRONT TWO TIRES LEAKED. THE DEALER IN CONSUMER'S AREA CLOSED DOWN, AND THERE WAS NO CONTACT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
Jul 28, 2004
RIMS BEND FOR NO APPARENT REASON CAUSING TIRES TO BLOW OUT, FALL OFF RIMS, LOSE AIR PRESSURE AND CREATE UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION.*AK
Jan 09, 2004
ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED OR AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FRONT AND REAR RIGHT TIRES LOSES AIR AND THE LEFT FRONT RIM WAS BENT. THERE WERE NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE TO TIRE AND RIMS. DEALER FOUND A CHUNK OF BEADS ON THE REAR RIGHT TIRE AND THE LEFT FRONT TIRE WAS OUT OF ROUND. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE AND WHEEL WAS REPLACED. *TT *CB *JB
Jun 27, 2002
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9 complaints
LOOKED ONLINE ABOUT SAFETY RECALLS ON MY CAR BUT THERE HASN'T BEEN ANY ACCIDENTS TO THE RECALLS I FOUND. *TR
Nov 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE IS BLACK. OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, THE PAINT BEGAN CHIPPING IN A VERY PROGRESSIVE MANNER. THE DEALER STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED IT DID NOT HAVE A CLEAR COATING, WHICH WAS CAUSING THE PAINT TO ABNORMALLY CHIP. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED ITS WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000.
Sep 22, 2008
MY 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CONTINUES TO BE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. INCIDENCES THAT I ASSUMED WERE PART OF REGULAR WEAR AND TEAR ARE ACTUALLY RELATED TO MULTIPLE RECALLS. WHEN I SHARED THIS INFORMATION WITH MITSUBISHI, THEY DECIDED IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT, WITHOUT EVEN LOOKING AT MY CAR. I PROVIDED NUMEROUS MATERIALS TO SUPPORT MY CONCLUSION, IN ADDITION TO OFFERING PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE OF MY MOST RECENT SITUATION. I AM DISAPPOINTED WITH BOTH MY VEHICLE AND THE CUSTOMER SERVICE I RECEIVED WHILE TRYING TO RESOLVE MY CONCERN. *TR
Apr 15, 2008
CAR IS A 2000 ECLIPSE, BLACK. IN 2006 THE CLEAR COAT BEGAN TO CRACK THEN FLAKE OFF. STARTED ON ROOF THEN STARTED ON HOOD, TRUNK, AND PANELS ABOVE WINDOWS. THE FRONT AND BACK BUMPERS ARE NOT AFFECTED. WITHIN 6 MONTHS THE SPOTS GREW LARGER AND THE CLEAR COAT ON THE ROOF IS ABOUT 70% GONE. CALLED MITSUBISHI, THEY SAID GO TO DEALER. I WENT, THEY TOOK PICTURES. MITSUBISHI SAID AT FIRST THEY WENT BY A CASE BY CASE BASIS, DIDN'T MATTER THAT IT WAS A 2000 MODEL. THEN THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULDN'T HELP ME BECAUSE IT WAS TOO FAR OUT OF WARRANTY. CONTRADICTING STATEMENT FROM THE SAME REPRESENTATIVE. THERE HAVE TV REPORTS DONE ON THE PAINT PROBLEM AND THERE ARE WEBSITES DEDICATED TO THIS PROBLEM. MYMITSUBISHIPAINTPROBLEM.COM THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS MITSUBISHI IS IGNORING. *JB
Feb 03, 2007
CRACKED DASH DUE TO SUN RAYS. THIS DEFICIENCY COULD RESULT IN INJURY DURING AN ACCIDENT. NEW PARTS ARE HARD TO FIND AND EXPENSIVE; USED PARTS ARE DEFECTIVE AS WELL. *JB
Jan 02, 2007
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SUSPENSION
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER STRUT TOWER WAS SEVERELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AND INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Feb 10, 2021
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STRUTS ARE RUSTED AND HAVE COME UP ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED HIM TO TAKE PICTURES. THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND IS NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A SURFACE PLIGHT ISSUE, WHICH IS WHAT THE WARRANTY COVERS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REMEDIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.
Jun 12, 2007
ONE OF THE FRONT STRUTS LEAKED OIL. THE CAR WAS HARD TO HANDLE WHEN DRIVING. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO REPLACE THE FRONT STRUTS.*AK
Aug 05, 2004
I FIRST NOTICED THE CAR WAS TRYING TO THROW ME OFF THE ROAD WHEN I HAD,HAD THE CAR FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF I REPLACED THE TIRES AND STILL NOTICED THE PROBLEM OCCURRING I TOOK IT BACK TO THE TIRE STORE IN DENVER WHERE I WAS VISITING THEY SAID THERE WASN'T A PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES THEN IN JUNE OF 2002 I PUT ON A THIRD SET OF TIRES WHICH SEEMS EXCESSIVE AND THE MECHANICS TOLD ME ALL 4 STRUTS WERE OUT AND THIS WAS VERY UNUSUAL I TOLD THEM ABOUT THEPROBLEMS THAT WE HAD HAD IN THE PAST AND THEY SAID IT WAS VERY LIKELY THAT THE STRUTS WERE THE PROBLEM FROM THE BEGINING THEY DID NOT THINK THAT THAT WAS NORMAL TO HAPPEN ON SUCH A NEW WELL CARED FOR CAR. THE ONLY REASON I AM WRITING IS BECAUSE IT WAS VERY SCARY AND DAGEROUS TO BE THROWN AROUND ON THE ROAD IN TRAFFIC. THANK-YOU.*AK
Aug 09, 2002
IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS CENTERED, THE CAR DRIFTS TO THE RIGHT-ALIGNMENTS CAUSED THE CAR TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT. SUBSEQUENT ALIGNMENTS CAUSED THE CAR TO DRIFT TOTHE RIGHT AGAIN IF THE WHEEL WAS CENTERED.*AK
Oct 28, 2000
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STEERING
7 complaints
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 LOOKED AT, THE CAR SHOO BAD AND WAS HARD TO STEER I DROVE IT BEFORE THIS HAPPENED I KNOW E-Z PAY OF GREENEVILLE TN SOLD HIM THE CAR,, CAN YOU HELP? *TR
Nov 09, 2008
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN 00V225001 CONCERNING THE STEERING, THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED ACCORDINGLY. HOWEVER, THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL WERE CURRENTLY PRESENT ON THE VEHICLE. SHE FELT THAT RECALL REPAIRS HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE SAFETY DEFECT. SHE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE, AND THEY OFFERED NO FREE REMEDY. THE V WARRANTY EXPIRED, AND NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. *AK
Dec 21, 2005
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THROUGH WATER PUDDLES THERE IS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING FOR A FEW SECONDS. THIS FAILURE OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *NLM
Oct 01, 2003
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY15 MPH ON EXIT RAMP WHEN STEERING COLUMN BECAME VERY LOOSE IN ALL DIRECTIONS, STEERING COLUMN BEGAN TO SPIN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE DEFECT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PRIOR TO INCIDENT, CONSUMER HAS BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT STEERING WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. *AK
Dec 12, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICED AFTER THE ACCIDENT ABOUT TEN DAYS LATER. SHE WAS IN TRAFFIC AND SHE WAS TRYING TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE. WHEN SHE TURNED, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *AK
Sep 29, 2000
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AIR BAGS
7 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 45-55 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE AND SOME APPROACHING DEER. AS A RESULT, SHE CRASHED INTO SOME TREES AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 148,000.
Sep 16, 2008
VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG CAUSED EYE INJURY TO THE DRIVER, THE CONSUMER MAY HAVE SUSTAINED PERMANENT INJURY TO THE LEFT EYE. NLM
Oct 02, 2001
SRS LIGHT FOR AIRBAGS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE, THE SIDE SEATBACK AIR BAG HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AIR BAG COMPUTER HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, AND THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBACK AIR BAG HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE, VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BY MITSUBISHI FOR LEMON LAW. *JB
Jun 06, 2001
VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES BECAUSE SRS LIGHT WERE COMING ON. CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT ON 04-MAY-2001, AND AIRBAS DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 30 MPH AND A MOTORCYLE HIT FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. IT FLIPPED OFF ONTO WINDSHIELD, BREAKING ON IMPACT. MITSUBISHI HASN'T RESPONDED TO CONSUMER.*AK
May 21, 2001
WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER HAS NOTICED AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING OFF AND ON. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAS MADE REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WAS FINALLY REPAIRED AFTER 3 TIMES DEALER HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE DRIVER SEAT BACK PORTION, LOOSE WIRING TO SIDE AIR BAG WAS CAUSING PROBLEM. *JB
Mar 12, 2001
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7 complaints
THE BRAKES SQUEALED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. DEALER AND INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS TWICE, HOWEVER, THE NOISE STILL OCCURS. *AK
Nov 10, 2003
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED SAME DAY WHEN VEHICLE GOT DELIVERED BRAND NEW, DEALERSHIP RESURFACED THEM AND 9K MILES LATER THEY BECAME WARPED AGAIN, THAT IS WHEN THEY GOT FINALLY REPLACED ON THE NEW ONES. VERY POOR QUALITY OF THE BRAKE PARTS!*AK
Mar 21, 2002
REAR ROTORS ARE DAMAGED WITH DEEP GROOVES CUT IN IT. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Sep 19, 2001
WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN CONSUMER TAPPED ON BRAKES AND VEHICLE WENT TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF ROAD. IT FELT LIKE VEHICLE WAS HYDROPLANING. STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN, EVEN A QUARTER OF AN INCH. CONSUMER COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED BECAUSE BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Sep 06, 2001
VEHICLE DOES NOT BRAKE CORRECTLY. MINOR ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THE ABS SYSTEM. A KNOCKING NOISE WITH FLOOR BOARD VIBRATIONS WHEN MAKING TURNS ALSO OCCURS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED 3 REPAIRS AND DECIDED TO VOID THE MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY BY ACCUSING CUSTOMER OF TAMPERING WITH SENSORS. NO FURTHER HELP FROM DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. DANGEROUS AND DEADLY VEHICLE!*AK
Aug 27, 2001
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBHISI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING WHEN FUEL EMITTED FROM THE GAS TANK. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE COULD HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THE BUILD UP OF RUST NEAR THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Sep 26, 2011
MY DAUGHTERS 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE IS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FILLER TUBE. TUBE RUSTED OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DESIGN OF A TUBE COVER THAT ALLOWS DIRT AND MUD TO COLLECT AROUND THE TUBE WHERE IT BENDS AND CAUSES PREMATURE RUST THROUGH. I AM AN ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND HAVE PERFORMED RECALLS IN THE PAST ON OTHER VEHICLES AND THIS IS A POOR DESIGN THAT COULD USE SOME INVESTIGATION. I AM REPLACING THE PART WITH THE FACTORY ORIGINAL AND WILL BE ADDING A COVER THAT WILL BLOCK THE ENTRY OF DIRT AND MUD FROM AROUND THE TUBE. *TR
Aug 24, 2011
THE FUEL FILLER HAS RUSTED THROUGH, RESULTING IN A LEAK WHICH CAUSES A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE UNDER THE CAR WHEN ADDING FUEL. THERE ARE NO GAS LEAKS OTHER THAN WHEN FILLING, SO I ASSUME THE LEAK IS LIMITED TO THE FILLER PORTION OF THE SYSTEM. *TR
Jun 02, 2009
VEHICLE STALLED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND WOULD NOT RE-START. UPON TROUBLESHOOTING REASON FOR NO FUEL SUPPLY, FOUND BURNT CONNECTOR PIN ON FUEL PUMP HOUSING. FUEL PUMP TESTED GOOD. HEAT FROM POOR CONNECTION HAS MELTED THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP HOUSING. I CAN SMELL GASOLINE VAPORS. SPARKING CONNECTIONS OR HOT, MELTED PARTS IN THIS AREA IS A PROBLEM. I HAVE PHOTOS TO DOCUMENT DAMAGE. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD! *TR
Aug 01, 2008
1. I WAS FILLING MY GAS TANK THE OTHER DAY WHEN I SPOTTED A HUE LEAK UNDER THE CAR. 2. THE FILLER TUBE ON MY MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 2000 IS TOTALLY RUSTED (DEALER REPORT) AFTER NOT EVEN 8 YEARS SINCE MANUFACTURER. THE GAS FILLER IS CRACKED. THIS IS A HIGH RISK TO BOTH MYSELF AND OTHER TRAFFIC PARTICIPANTS SINCE A LEAK IN THE GAS SYSTEM DUE TO THE INAPPROPRIATE MANUFACTURING (TOTALLY RUST IN LESS THAN 8 YEARS) COULD RESULT INTO SOMETHING VERY TRAGIC. 3 IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE LEAK HAS BEEN SEEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP, THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM DESCRIBED ABOVE AND THEY SAID THAT THE ENTIRE GAS FILLING CIRCUIT MUST BE REPLACED SINCE IT IS RUSTED AND DETERIORATED. *TR
Jul 20, 2008
+ 1 more complaint for this component
EQUIPMENT
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSER WAS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME CLOGGED. THE DEALER ADVISED THEY COULD DRAIN AND REPAIR THE FAILURE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 124,000.
May 21, 2010
THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR IS "FROZEN".INSPITE OF NEAR PERFECT DRIVING CONDITIONS AND CALIFORNIA WEATHER. HEADLIGHTS BULBS HOLDERS ON BOTH SIDES BURNED/MELTED. BOTH HEADLIGHTS INOPERABLE. SAME PROBLEM AS NHTSA COMPLAINT ID: 45076, AND ALSO ID: 344396. ALTHOUGH I HAD BOTH ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED BULBS.*AK
Nov 21, 2004
CD PLAYER FAILED. *JB
May 21, 2003
A/C SUCTION HOSE FAILURE/COOLANT LEAKED OUT. RIGHT OUT OF WARRANTY.*AK
Jul 05, 2002
AIR CONDITIONER LEAKING FLUID.*AK
Apr 30, 2002
+ 1 more complaint for this component
TIRES
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE TIRES, TIRE LINE POTENZA, TIRE SIZE 205/55/R16. DURING ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALL OF ALL FOUR TIRES. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 39,500. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/04/09*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED FIRESTONE DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES. UPDATED 11/05/09.*JB
Oct 05, 2009
WE WERE DRIVING ALONG A MAJOR INTERSTATE WHEN THE REAR OF THE CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO HANDLE. APPROXIMATELY FIVE SECONDS LATER, THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT AT 70 MPH IN THE NUMBER ONE LANE CAUSING THE CAR TO LOSE CONTROL. NO ROAD DAMAGE WAS APPARENT IN THE TIRE. *JB
Aug 29, 2004
WHILE DRIVING REAR TIRE BLEWOUT, CAUSING VIBRATION TO VEHICLE. GOODYEAR, P21550R1790Y, DOT# M6PCONER. INNER WALL SEPARATED FROM TIRE,. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Sep 19, 2002
PE00 048; WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. WAS ABLE TO PULL IT OVER TO SHOULDER S. NOTICED RIGHT PASSENGER'S SIDE REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. GOODYEAR TIRE 17INCH TIRES. *AK
Feb 21, 2001
SIDEWALL OF TIRE FAILED. *AK (DOT NUMBER: M6PCLNER25 TIRESIZE: P215/50R17)
Jan 13, 2001
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6 complaints
WHEN PUTTING CAR UNDER FULL THROTTLE, INTAKE MANIFOLD SPLITS AT THE PART WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE THROTTLE BODY. THIS CAUSES ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING, INCLUDING LOSS OF POWER STEERING, ETC. CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. REPLACEMENT OF MANIFOLD IS $300+ FOR LABOR AND $600+ FOR PARTS. MANY OTHERS WITH SAME ENGINE TYPE (4G64) HAVE HAD EXACT SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 30, 2008
I HAD NO PROBLEM OUT OF CAR LEADING UP TO THE POINT AT HAND. I STARTED THE CAR AND TURNED ON THE HEAT. THE CAR RAN FOR ABOUT 30 TO 35 MINUTES. AR WAS WARM INSIDE, I HAD TO TURN THE HEAT OFF. I LEFT MY FRIENDS HOUSE HEADED UP NORTH I81. MY CAR HAD NO SIGNS OF PROBLEMS. THE CAR SHOT FLAMES OUT EITHER SIDE OF THE CAR AND MY ENGINE HAD EXPLODED. I COASTED DOWN THE ROAD TO PUT THE FLAMES OUT PULLED INTO THE EMEGENCY LANE. JUMPED OUT TOLD MY GIRLFRIEND TO GET OUT AND AWAY FROM THE CAR. THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE STILL AT THIS POINT. LUCKAILY A FRIEND OF MINE HAD BEEN FOLLOWING ME AND HAD SOMETHING TO EXTINGUISH THE REST OF THE FIRE. THE CAR WAS SOLD TO ME WITH THE REMAINER OF THE POWER TRAIN WARRENTY. A MITSUBISHI REP READ THE COMPUTER CODES. HE SAID SINCE THE WATER TEMP READ 64 DEGREES THE CAR HAD BEEN ABUSED. MITSUBISHI NEVER CONTACTED ME TO SEE IF I HAD MAINTENANCE RECORDS. WHICH INDEED I DO HAVE THOSE DOCUMENTS. PLUS I HAD 7 WITNESSES THAT NIGHT THAT KNEW THE HEAT WAS WORKING FINE, MEANING THE WATER TEMP WAS ABOVE 64 DEGREES. NOW HOW CAN A LOW WATER TEMP CAUSE AN ENGINE TO THROW A ROD. AND CATCH ON FIRE? O ACTION WAS TAKEN IT ACTUALLY TOOK MITSUBISHI 3 MONTHS TO DECIDE THE CARE WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
Jan 08, 2005
CAR STALLED AT A STOP LIGHT FOR NO REASON AND HAD DIFFICULTY STARTING AGAIN. WHILE DRIVING, CAR WOULD SUDDENLY LOSE THEN REGAIN POWER. HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN THE LAST 3 DAYS. *JB
May 17, 2003
MY CAR HAS BEEN MAKING A STRANGE SOUND, SO I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP YESTERDAY. THEY DISCOVERED THAT I WAS OUT OF OIL- THOUGH THERE HAVE BEEN NO OBVIOUS OIL LEAKS, AND THE OIL LIGHT HAS NEVER COME ON. DUE TO THIS, EXTENSIVE DAMAGE WAS FOUND THROUGH OUT THE ENGINE. I WAS TOLD THAT THE OIL LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS WORK. *JB
Mar 20, 2003
VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO LOSING POWER OR SHUTTING DOWN WHILE BEING DRIVEN 40-50 MPH. DEALERSHIP IS UNABLE TO DETECT CAUSE OF PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Jul 31, 2002
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT IS WORN OUT. PLEASE ADD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Jul 31, 2002
THE REAR SEATBELT WAS DEFECTIVE. NLM
Oct 02, 2001
THE REAR SEATBELT WAS DEFECTIVE. NLM
Oct 02, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE THE CAR WOULD NOT START. I WOULD HAVE TO MOVE THE CABLE HARNESS AND CLAMP AROUND THE BATTERY POSTS TO GET A GOOD CONNECTION SO THE CAR WOULD START. I COULD NOT TIGHTEN THE NUT AND BOLT ANY FURTHER WITHOUT BREAKING THE BOLT THAT SECURED THE CLAMP AROUND THE BATTERY POST. I COULD NOT GET MY AIR CONDITIONING UNIT TO WORK SINCE AUGUST OF 2019 WHEN PARKING MY VEHICLE, THEN REMOVING MY KEY FROM THE IGNITION, THEN OPENING THE DOOR TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE HORN ACTIVATED AND WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL REMOVING THE CLAMPS TO THE BATTERY POSTS. THE FRONT LIGHTS WOULD START TO FLASH IF ALL DOORS WERE LOCKED AND THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND THE TRUNK DOOR WAS OPENED WITH KEY. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT AT TIMES OPERATE EVEN AFTER THE REGULATOR AND MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE KEY PHOS WOULD NOT LOCK MY CAR AND THE CAR WOULD NOT FLASH FRONT AND TAIL LIGHTS OR CHIRP TO RECOGNIZE LOCKING SIGNAL FROM THE KEY PHOS. THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATES EXCEPT FOR THE FUEL GAUGE SIDE. THE CLOCK LIGHT DIMS WHEN THE CAR KEY IS PLACED IN THE STARTING POSITION FROM PARK AND WHILE RUNNING THEN BRIGHTENS WHEN THE CAR KEY IS PLACED IN THE OFF POSITION AND AT PARK. THE CAR WAS RUNNING BETTER BEFORE BEING INSPECTED AT JERRY'S MITSUBISHI AT 1906 EAST JOPPA ROAD BALTIMORE MD. 21234 BETWEEN 12-4 P.M. ON 29 JULY 2020. I WAS EXPECTING TO HAVE MY VEHICLE REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF MY APPOINTMENT AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PERSON WHO HAD INSPECTED MY VEHICLE HAD LEFT FOR THE DAY AND THAT SOME OF THE PARTS THAT WERE NEEDED FOR REPAIR HAD TO BE ORDERED. I SPECIFICALLY TOLD THE PERSON WHO DID THE INSPECTION THAT I BELEIVED I KNEW WHAT THE PROBLEMS WERE COMING FROM AND THAT I LOOKED INTO THE NHTSA WEBSITE AND SAW THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 99V333001.
Jul 29, 2020
ALSO THE PERSON THAT DID THE SUNVISOR RECALL REPAIR GAVE ME A DIRTY AND/ OR USED PASSENGER SIDE SUN VISOR TETHER STRAP ASSEMBLY. I WAS ALSO CHARGED 130 DOLLARS FOR A MISCELLANEOUS DIAGNOSTIC WHICH STATES COULD NOT DUPLICATE CUSTOMERS CONCERN AT THIS TIME AND I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THAT SAME 130 DOLLARS REFUNDED BACK TO ME AND THE $160 DOLLARS FOR AIR CONDITIONING INSPECTION DEDUCTED FROM THE COSTS OF REPAIRS. I HAD PREVIOUSLY TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TOTOWSONTOWNE GARAGE IN TOWSON MD. FOR SERVICE AND WAS INFORMED TO HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT SERVICED BY MITSUBISHI BECAUSE HE COULD NOT LOCATE WHERE THE WIRING WAS FOR OR LEADING TO THE COMPRESSOR. TOWSONTOWNE GARAGE NEVER MENTIONED ANYTHING ABOUT NEEDING A CONDENSER OR TIMING BELTS ON JULY 22ND 2020.
Jul 29, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
RECALL NOTICE 99V305001 THE TURN SIGNALS WONT CANCEL AND WONT STAY ON AND THE HEADLIGHTS STAY ON. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MITSUBISHI CUSTOMER SERVICE 800 222-0037 AND BOTH SAY MY CAR IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THE TURN SIGNALS DON'T WORK WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION AND THE HEADLIGHTS STAY ON WHEN I PARKED AND TURNED OFF THE CAR.
Jul 20, 2016
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON INTERSTATE, ONE HEADLIGHT DIMMED AND THEN WENT OUT COMPLETELY. REPAIRSHOP WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR BECAUSE HEADLIGHT SOCKET WAS MELTED. REFERRED ME TO MITSUBISHI DEALER. BEFORE REPAIR COMPLETED, THE SECOND HEADLIGHT WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON INTERSTATE ON SUBSEQUENT EVENING. FOG LIGHTS WERE ALSO NOT OPERATIONAL. ONLY PARKING LIGHTS OPERATIONAL. IT APPEARS FROM OTHER COMPLAINTS THAT THIS IS A CHRONIC LIGHTING SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. *TR
Dec 26, 2012
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Mar 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE REFUELING, THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
Mar 16, 2015
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
I PURCHASED A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. SHORTLY AFTER THE PURCHASE I NOTICED THAT I COULD NO LONGER OPEN THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN IN ANY KIND OF ACCIDENT. *TR
Jul 14, 2007
AUTO WAS PURCHASED NEW AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED 100% BY DEALERSHIP. HOOD LATCH FAILURE SO AS NOT BEING ABLE TO OPEN HOOD TO SERVICE ENGINE OR ANYTHING UNDER HOOD. HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT BUMPER HAS TO BE CUT OFF TO REACH HOOD LATCH FOR REPLACEMENT AT OWNERS EXPENSE. NOTHING HAS CURRENTLY BEEN DONE TO FIX PROBLEM.*AK
Aug 09, 2004
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
2 complaints
THE DESIGN OF THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION, THE TRANSMISSION SYNCHROS AND THE CLUTCH MECHANISM HAS BEEN FAULTY WHICH CAUSES THE FOLLOWING PARTS TO FAIL A LOT EARLIER THAN ANY NORMAL VEHICLE. - THE CLUTCH PLATE GETS WORN BEFORE TIME - THE THROW OUT BEARING (TOB) HAS A RATTLE - THE CLUTCH HAS A RATTLE - THERE IS VERY HARD GEAR SHIFT INTO THE 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. THE 2ND GEAR IS VERY HARD, ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS COLD START.(THAT IS NOT PARTICULARLY COLD AT THE END OF THE MONTH OF MARCH IN HOUSTON, TEXAS) - IT IS ALSO DUE TO THE "POOR" SYNCHRONIZERS IN THE TRANSMISSION BOX - THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED BY A LOT OF MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT V6 USERS FOR THE 3RD GENERATION I.E. 2000+ MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CARS WITH A MANUAL SHIFT - THIS IS DUE TO SUBSTANDARD TRANSMISSION AND CLUTCH QUALITY FROM MITSUBISHI
Mar 25, 2004
THE RIMS ON MY 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE HAVE BECOME DENTED UNDER WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED LESS THAN NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I HAVE TAKEN EXCEPTIONAL CARE TO PROTECT THIS CAR FROM DAMAGE. AS AN EXAMPLE, AFTER THREE YEARS OF OWNERSHIP, THERE IS STILL NOT A SINGLE DOOR DENT OR CHIP, DUE TO THE FACT THAT I EXERCISE THE EXTRA EFFORT TO PARK FAR AWAY FROM OTHER VEHICLES AND WALK THE EXTRA DISTANCE TO MY DESTINATION. THEREFORE IT'S REASONABLE TO ASSUME THAT I WOULD ALSO STEER CLEAR OF POTHOLES, ETC., AND I HAVE THE PAPER WORK TO PROVE THAT I HAVE MAINTAINED MY CAR ACCORDING TO STANDARDS SET BY MITSUBISHI. YET DESPITE THIS LEVEL OF CARE, THE RIMS HAVE BECOME DAMAGED. IRONICALLY, AS THIS IS MY FIRST NEW CAR, I TAKE BETTER CARE OF IT THAN ANY CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED, AND YET IT IS THE FIRST CAR I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE WITH. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP, THE FACTORY REP SAID IT WAS BECAUSE THE AIR PRESSURE MUST HAVE BEEN LOW AND I HIT A POTHOLE. BUT YET HE WON'T TELL ME HOW HE CAME TO THAT DETERMINATION. AT THE SAME TIME I BROUGHT THE CAR I FOR THE RIMS, I HAD BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR THE CLUTCH NOISE ISSUE, AND NOWHERE ON THE REPAIR ORDER IS IT MENTIONED THAT I REQUESTED TO HAVE THE RIMS REPLACED AND THAT MY REQUEST WAS DENIED. NOR CAN I GET IT FROM MITSUBISHI IN WRITING. ALSO, IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT THE TIRES WERE NEVER REMOVED FROM MY CAR DURING THE "INSPECTION", SO I QUESTION ITS SINCERITY. I HAVE LEFT TWO MESSAGES WITH THE FACTORY REP TO EXPLAIN TO ME HOW HE ARRIVED AT HIS DETERMINATION, AND HE HAS STILL NOT RETURNED MY CALL. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY MITSUBISHI HAS SPENT THE TIME AND MONEY MAKING A ONE-PIECE RIM TO REPLACE THE TWO-PIECE RIM IF THEY DON'T RECOGNIZE THAT THE RIMS AREN'T AN ISSUE, AND WHY THEY ARE REPLACING SOME PEOPLE'S RIMS AND NOT OTHERS. HOPEFULLY THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT CURRENTLY UNDERWAY WILL HELP ME OUT, BECAUSE MITSUBISHI IS NOT BEING VERY RESPONSIVE. *JB
May 13, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WAS SLOWING DOWN TO AN INTERSECTION WHEN THROTTLE GOT STUCK. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST HIT HEAD-ON AND IN THE REAR. AFTER PULLING UP EMERGENCY BRAKE, THROTTLE BECAME UNSTUCK, AND VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. CONSUMER WILL ADD MORE INFORMATION.*AK
Apr 19, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THROTTLE STUCK, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED. *AK
Apr 19, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
THE BRAKES HAVE NOT RESPONDED TWICE AND NOW CONSTANTLY SCREECH FOR THE FIRST FIVE MILES OF DRIVING IT FROM REST. WATER BUILDS UP IN THE DOOR AFTER A WASH OR RAIN AND IT SMELLS.
Sep 08, 2000
THE BRAKES HAVE NOT RESPONDED TWICE AND NOW CONSTANTLY SCREECH FOR THE FIRST FIVE MILES OF DRIVING IT FROM REST. WATER BUILDS UP IN THE DOOR AFTER A WASH OR RAIN AND IT SMELLS.
Sep 08, 2000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the turn signal and headlights failed. The contact stated that the high beam failed to operate correctly whether the vehicle was turned or not. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V305001 (Exterior Lighting, Visibility). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Aug 08, 2022
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
1) A COMMON ISSUE ACCORDING TO THE FORUMS AND FACEBOOK GROUPS, THE STRUT TOWERS RUST THROUGH WHICH PRESENTS A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN CONSIDERING THAT THE SUSPENSION IS CONNECTED TO THE STEERING WHICH COULD PUT AN INDIVIDUAL OR OTHERS ON THE ROAD AT RISK 2) YET ANOTHER COMMON ISSUE, THE DASH AND ASSOCIATED BEZELS CRACK OVER TIME. THERE HAS BEEN NO SOLUTION OR ALTERNATIVE TO COMPLETE REPLACEMENT FROM ANYONE, INCLUDING (I'M SURE) MITSUBISHI.
Mar 28, 2020
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
NEEDS RECALL FIXED.
Jun 02, 2016
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE CAR MAKES A SOUND IN THE REAR WHEN I MAKE A TURN.THE TURNING RADIUS IS VERY BAD.I WOULDN'T DO A U TURN WITH IT.THE OTHER ISSUE IS THAT THE A/C STOPPED WORKING ON A VERY HOT DAY.WHEN I TURNED ON THE A/C THE CAR TURNED OFF THIS ALMOST CAUSED A ACCIDENT DUE TO THE SUDDEN STOP.THE DASHBOARD IS ALL CRACKED.OTHER THAN THAT THE CAR SEEMS GOOD.EVERYTHING ELSE ABOUT THE CAR I DO LIKE.THE PAINT IS PEELING OFF AND THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME RUST.
Sep 29, 2015
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH AND CRASHED INTO HER VEHICLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACTS HEAD HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND BRUISED HER LEGS. THE CONTACT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS HOUSE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000. DJR
Jul 25, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
2000 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE WITH A SHOCK RUPTURE DUE TO RUST. CONSUMER STATES THAT IT IS RARE THAT RUST IN THAT AMOUNT HAPPEN ON THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. SHE STATES THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT GOING TO INVESTIGATE HER CLAIMS. *KB THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED 3 RECALLS FOR HER MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR FOR HER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD ALREADY EXPERIENCED THE FAILURES OF THE RECALLS. THE COLUMN SWITCH WAS REPLACED BECAUSE THE UNIT WOULD NOT SELF-CANCEL NOR WOULD IT CANCEL MANUALLY. THE SWITCH WOULD NOT RESET IN AN OFF POSITION WHICH CAUSED THE LIGHTS TO REMAIN ON ONCE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED FREQUENTLY, EVEN WHEN TRAVELING ON A STRAIGHT HIGHWAY. THE CONSUMER ALSO HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE NOT STARTING AND ALWAYS ASSUMED THE PROBLEM WAS THE BATTERY WHICH THE CONSUMER HAD REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LAMP ILLUMINATED FREQUENTLY, EVEN WHEN THE OIL WAS NOT LOW. THE RECALL WAS ONLY FOR V6 ENGINE'S, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM WITH HER 4 CYLINDER ENGINE. RECALL NUMBERS 99V333001, 99V305001 AND 00V225001. *JB
Apr 25, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
A FEW THINGS TO COMPLAIN ABOUT... MY HEAD LIGHT ON THE LEFT THE ADJUSTER WAS BROKE ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR SO MY HEADLIGHT SHINES DOWN, ALSO ON THE LEFT SIDE THE BUMPER LIGHT EVERYTIME I CHANGE THE BULB IT GOES OUT WITHIN 24 HOURS, ALSO MY TURN SIGNAL SWITCH BROKE, I HAD TO PURCHASE A NEW ONE, I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM RENN KIRBY I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THE RECALL NOR WAS IT INSTALLED I HAD TO INSTALL IT MYSELF... TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AFTER 60000 MILES, WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS PLEASE EMAIL ME.. [email protected]. *NM
Nov 20, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HAVE 2 COMPLAINTS. MY WHEELS WERE ALSO DENTED AND FRACTURED UPON INSPECTION AND HAD VISIBLE WEAR TO MY TIRES. TWO DIFFERENT GARAGES HAD STATED TO GO TO THE DEALER AND CHECK ON IT. THEY OF COURSE SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM AND JUST TO BUY NEW RIMS AT $385.00 EACH OR TIRES. OF COURSE, AFTER BUYING TIRES A FEW TIMES, I JUST BOUGHT AFTER MARKET RIMS. THE SECOND COMPLAINT, IS I HAVE HAD VISIBLE CORROSION ON THE BATTERY CABLES ON MY CAR FOR YEARS AND ASKED THE DEALER IF THERE WAS A REASON SO MUCH IS GATHERING, THEY ADVISED NO. WELL, I HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY AND STILL AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS SUCH AS: AIR CONDITIONER GOES OUT WITH THE LIGHT BLINKING, CAR DOES NOT START, OR WHILE DRIVING IT WILL STALL AS WELL AS RUN VERY SLUGGISH. I HAVE ASKED REPEATEDLY IF THERE IS A PROBLEM AND THEY STATED NOT FOR MY CAR, DUE TO THE DATE MADE. I FIND THIS A LITTLE ODD, I HAVE ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS OF THE 2000 ECLIPSE, HOWEVER, MY CAR WAS MADE "DURING THE DATES". MY CAR IS A 2000 ECLIPSE GT AND MY BATTERY WIRES HAVE SHOWN VISIBLE SIGNS OF CORROSION FOR YEARS AND NOT BEING A MECHANIC HOW WOULD I HAVE THOUGH ANYTHING DIFFERENT THAN CHANGING THE BATTERY, AS WELL AS GETTING NEW TIRES AND NEW AFTER MARKET RIMS FOR THE SAME PRICE AS STOCK RIMS. *JB
Aug 09, 2005
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
CONTACT STATES: WHILE SHE WAS WASHING VEHICLE SHE NOTICED A CRACK IN DASHBOARD. ALSO, A CRACK IN RIM. SHE HAS NOT HAD ANY TYPE OF ACCIDENT TO CAUSE THESE PROBLEMS. SHE SAID THAT THERE WAS A FILM ON THE INSIDE WINDSHIELD. THE FILM WAS PROBABLY MOISTURE WERE IT HAD RAINED.*AK
May 03, 2005
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WHEN DEPRESSING THE CLUTCH WHILE IN MOTION THE GEAR WOULD NOT SHIFT PROPERLY OR NOT AT ALL INTO FIRST/SECOND OR THIRD GEAR. THIS ALMOST CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH. THEY INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL. *AK THE CLUTCH PROBLEM WAS A DAILY INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE A/C HAD GONE OUT AS WELL. *SC *JB
Jul 30, 2004
TIRES,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING AND IT A DIP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND NOW MY WHEEL IS BENT AND UNABLE TO DRIVE UNTIL I FIND A REPLACEMENT.CONTACT ME ON HOW TO FIND ONE AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I HAVENT BEEN DRIVING MY CAR IN ABOUT 6 MONTHS. *AK
Jun 24, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
I PURCHASED MY CAR NEW FROM MODESTO MITSUBISHI. AT THE TIME IT WAS NOTED THAT THE SUNFROOF MOLDING WAS NOT INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND WAS TO BE REPLACED. I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING, ELECTRICAL MALFUNTIONS, MIRRORS, CLOCK, CASETTE DOOR DEFECT, ALSO SUNROOF OPENED ONLY WHILE GETTING ON HIGHWAY. I TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND ENDED UP HAVING TO RENT A CAR FOR ABOUT 3 1/2 WEEKS WHILE THEY REPLACED WARPED HEAD. WHEN I PICKED UP MY CAR, THE SUNROOF MOLDING STILL NOT REPLACED, THE CAR STEREO I WAS TOLD THEY HAD TO ORDER, THE SUNROOF I WAS TOLD WAS OK. I WORKED 2 HOURS FROM HOME MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR VEHICLE TO BE LEFT AGAIN.WHEN I DID CALL AND QUESTION THE STEREO I WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD BEEN SENT BACK AND THE AND THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO KEEP IT. AGAIN I WOULD HAVE TO RENT VEHICLE. THE MOST RECENT RECCURING ISSUE IS THE UNGODLY MOLD SMELL COMING FROM DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR, THE CAR CUTS OUT WHILE TRYING TO EXCELLERATE ONTO FREEWAY, PASS VEHICLES, GOING UP ROADS. WHILE GETTING ON FREEWAY I HAVE TRIED TO EXCELLERATE FINDING MYSELF FLOORING GAS AND NOT BEING ABLE TO ACHIEVE MORE THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC, SAME AS GOING UP HILL. MY PAINT HAS STARTED OXIDIZING IN WHITE SPOTS THROUGHOUT HTE VEHICLE AND WHEN I TOOK TO DEALERS 3 WEEKS AGO, EXPLAINED SMELL I WAS TOLD THE SMELL WAS FROM AIRCONDITIONER PROPABLY AND THEN ASKED HOW MANY MILES I HAD ON CAR REGARDING PAINT. THEN AKED TO COME BACK IN AN HOUR. THIS IS AFTER I HAD CALLED EARLIER AND TOLD TO BRING IN. REGARDLESS OF MILES IT IS THE SAME YEAR AS EVERY OTHER 2000 WITH OUT SPOTS. AND IT HAS BEEN KEPT KEPT IT IN MY GARAGE SINCE APRIL 2002 OTHER THAN LEAVING 2 TIMES A DAY TO PICK UP CHILD AT SCHOO AND OCCASIONAL ROAD TRIPS. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING A SECOND VEHICLE. I FEEL VERY APPREHENSIVE WHEN I GO TO DEALERSHIP DUE TO THEM SAYING THEY ARE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING. I HAVE SENT CAR IN WITH 2 SEPERATE PEOPLE GETTING THE RUN AROUND AS WELL. *AK
May 07, 2004
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING FAILED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO STEER TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WENT ACROSS A MEDIAN INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR INJURIES TO THE BACK, NECK, AND KNEE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *PH
Nov 12, 2003
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
MANUFACTURED RIMS ARE EASILY BENT WITH MINIMUM RUNNING OVER SMALL BUMPS/POTHOLES. WHEN APPROACHING STOP, STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES. *AK *YH
Aug 29, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,WHEELS
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND AT ANY SPEED, VEHICLE WILL SHAKE, MECHANIC STATES ALL FOUR RIMS ARE DENTED RESULTING IN VEHICLE SHAKING.*JB CONSUMER STATES THIS ALSO CAUSES THE STEERING TO SHAKE. DEALER HAD TO SECURE CLAMP DUE TO VEHICLE LOSING ANTIFREEZE. BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS. SUNROOF WOULD NOT TILT, DEALER RESET THE SUNROOF GLASS. *SLC
Jul 25, 2002
STRUCTURE,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
I WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD WHILE MAKING A TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, I STRUCK THE CURB WTH THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. THE IMPACT (AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED) BROKE THE RIM AND BLEW OUT THE TIRE. THERE WAS ALSO DAMAGE TO THE SUB FRAME THAT HAS LEAD TO ALIGNMENT ISSUES. AT THE TIME, I THOUGHT IT WAS A FREAK INCIDENT UNTIL I RECENTLY HEARD OF OTHER CASES INVOLVING RIMS. I HAD TO PAY FOR ALL TH REPAIRS OUT OF MY POCKET. THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE WHEELS OR OFFER O LOOK INTO THE SITUATION. *AK
Mar 02, 2002
STEERING,PARKING BRAKE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CONSUMERS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING, NOTICED BLACK SMOKE COMING THROUGH AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, VEHICLE LOOKED TO BE ON FIRE, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT HAD CAUSE THE FIRE. *AK PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE ENGINE WOULD START, AIR CONDITION WAS INOPERATIVE,SUNROFF WAS INOPERATIVE, MIRROR WERE INOPERATIVE, EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS INOPERATIVE NEEDED TO BE READJUSTED,FOG LIGHTS STAYED ON EVEN WITH THE KEY OUT OF IGNITION, WINDSHIELD WIPER WAS INOPERATIVE, CARGO COVER WAS LOOSE, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING
Jan 30, 2002
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
WHENEVER VEHICLE HAS BEEN STARTED SRS LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND REMAIN ON UNTIL VEHICLE HAS BEEN SHUTDOWN. SOMETIMES SRS WOULD FLASH OFF/ON. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC REPLACED PASSENGER'S SEAT BACK DUE TO SIDE AIR BAG WIRING BEING DEFECTIVE. *AK
Nov 02, 2001
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
DRIVER SERIOUSELY INJURED AS RESULT OF SEAT FAILURE, DRIVER THROWEN BACK AND THEN FORWARD IN REAR END CRASH, SEAT BELT USELESS AND AIR BAGS DID NOT OPEN. *AK
May 28, 2001
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR OPTS NOT TO START DUE TO EITHER FAILURE IN THE THEFT-IMMOBILIZATION SYSTEM OR THE STARTER KILL IN THE CLUTCH.*AK
Jul 14, 2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, ALL OF A SUDDEN SPEED DROPS FROM 5O MPH TO 20 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO EXIT OFF THE ROAD SAFELY. DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE SENT A CERTIFIED LETTER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. A NEW ENGINE AND A NEW COMPUTER CHIP WERE PUT INTO THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Feb 17, 2000
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The 2000 MITSUBISHI Eclipse currently has 314 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
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The most common problems reported for the 2000 MITSUBISHI Eclipse are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
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