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4A3AC54L5YE••••••2001 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE
This build draws 4.6× more complaints than the average 2001 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE build (11 vs 2).
11on this build
151on the model
63builds in total
Most reportedWheels 8Structure 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemJul 2017
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
Unknown Or OtherJan 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
WheelsApr 2004
Multiple bent wheels on my 2000 mitsubishi eclipse gt. I replaced one wheel in 2002. Three others bent in april 2004 and one immediately lost all tire pressure requiring me to change to the spare on a dangerous interstate roadside. Manufacturer wanted $500 per wheel to replace.…
StructureMay 2003
Entire dash cracked from the sun light even though I used a windshield visor since I bought the car in 2000. The cracked dash is becoming a typical thing on 2000 eclipses
WheelsSep 2003
The rims on my 2000 mitsubishi eclipse were starting to bend. Particularly the front drivers side rim which on one side became almost flat in one area. After one occasion of driving my vehicle I notice that I had a slight bump in the tire of that rim. It was large enough to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 4A3AC54L5YE163798 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.