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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 4A3AK34Y7TE305595 · Checked Nov 3, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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4A3AK34Y7TE•••••• 1996 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 1996 Mitsubishi ECLIPSE build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
125on the model
60builds in total
2involved a crash
1involved a fire
Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Service Brakes 1 Hydraulic 1 Air Bags 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine And Engine Cooling fire Oct 1999
Driving at 40mph hydraulic timing belt tensioner failed resulting in idler pulleys to seize and catch fire. Had motor not been shut off when it was, motor would have been damaged beyond repair
Air Bags crash Jul 1998
Consumer was in an accident with a truck going about 65mph and the air bags not did deploy
Service Brakes crash May 1996
ABS brake failure, when brakes are applied a vibration occurs and brakes pulsate, vehicle pulls to left and right, applied brakes on wet surface, impact 12:oo position speed 10mph
Suspension Apr 2004
Consumer took vehcile to the dealership to be inspected, and mechanic determined that lower control arms were wearing out prematurely

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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 4A3AK34Y7TE305595 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.