We found the following complaints for MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER (1997)
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The thrust washer is welded to the crankshaft in my car. For whatever reason, there is a defect in the thrust washers that cause there to be an increase in the amount of play in the crankshaft. This causes what had been termed the "crankshaft walk". Among other symptoms, common and what happened to my car was that the 5 speed manual transmission started to lock up on me where i could not even get the car in gear. The movement in the crankshaft caused the crankshaft positioning sensor to go out, and when it did, iwas driving on the freeway at 65 mph and the car shut off on me causing me to lose my power brakes and steering. I did not get into an accident, but i could have. I had the thrust washer replaced and now have the same problem. I am not alone. The following is a website that contains post after post of the same problem.ph *nlm**dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767675
Mitsubishi eclipse suck! i was driving on the freeway when my engine shut off!luckly, i was going down hill and was able to coast off to the left, after almost getting hit a couple of times.my mechanic (brother) took a look at it and said it was the crank shaft, so i googled it and guess what???? im not the only one with this problem... Take a look http://www.roadraceengineering.com/walkingcrankshaft.htm.
Coolant tank cracked leading to loss of overflow coolant and potential engine failure from overheating.mitsubishi no longer makes a replacement part.
Car fails mandatory obd-ii smog test due to non-continuous readiness monitors failing to set to complete during normal driving. Dealer must use mut-ii diagnostic tool to set monitors to ready state. When diagnostic mode is exited and ignition turned off monitors revert to not-ready state. Problem common to 1997 mitsubishi eclipse gst according to dealer. No remedy available. Car does not meet federal emission requirements.
I purchased my 97 eclipse sypder convertible in june 04.after 3 months the check engine came on.diagonosed as small evap leak code 0442.took to dealer. The fuel cut off valve is cracked and the vapor hose is separated (has a leak)parts are on order and total cost $475.00.how can a valve crack and a vapor hose have a leak?are these parts defective?please note that i was told that if i was in an accident, the car would explode because of these 2 problems.i purchased my vehicle at desert chrysler jeep, here in las vegas, nv, 702-457-0293.when i called them about this, the service department referred me to courtesy mitsubishi.i have provided that info on the dealer informationpage.
Mitsubishi eclipse suck! i was driving on the freeway when my engine shut off!luckly, i was going down hill and was able to coast off to the left, after almost getting hit a couple of times.my mechanic (brother) took a look at it and said it was the crank shaft, so i googled it and guess what???? im not the only one with this problem... Take a look http://www.roadraceengineering.com/walkingcrankshaft.htm.
My car is a 1997 eclipse spyder automatic tranny 2.4l .there was issues with the transmission it was on lean mode, locked on 2nd gear and it could only go up to 40 miles per hr other wise the rpm were very high...
Transmission was slipping so i stop driving it.when i tested it out again, it was even worst and i can't even go past 40 mph.so far there hasn't been any repairs done to the car since i was told by a mechanic that there are transmission recalls on the automatic 97 gs eclipse and was advise not to drive it anymore because it can result in a accident.did a little research online and found out that this car does have a recall on the automatic transmission. Http://www.autosite.com/content/own/service/index.cfm/action/recallsview/seriesid/509.
Mitsubishi eclipse suck! i was driving on the freeway when my engine shut off!luckly, i was going down hill and was able to coast off to the left, after almost getting hit a couple of times.my mechanic (brother) took a look at it and said it was the crank shaft, so i googled it and guess what???? im not the only one with this problem... Take a look http://www.roadraceengineering.com/walkingcrankshaft.htm.
The manual gear shifter locked up in the position of third gear, shifter has been a chronic problem since ownership, dealer claims failure resulted in the need for a complete transmission rebuild as the bottom section broke off and fell into the gear works. Recall (97v-069 and 97v-069001) are similar, dealer did not disclose recall related repairs.*mjs
Speed control issue, gas pedal sticking, car consistently idles between 1500 to 3000 rpmsengine revving up and down while at a stop and while in park. Manual shift very stiff.
Paint job defects. I have owned several mitsubishis vehicles in my family. All resulting in paint defects on the car. Only one has not, dealership said because there is a defect and that one vehicle not affected was made and painted in japan. Cost of repaint of vehicle is $1500 to $2500 depending on where you go.
Convertible top will not open all the way. Support bracket is bent and will not let top lower completely into housing. There is no complete fix for this. Dealer says, this is a manufacture defect, support brackets are to thin for this type of top.
Roof leaked & would not fully retract due to deformation of structural roof members (roof pillars). Required replacement of 3 major roof members plus installation of straps (as defined in technical service bulletin). This was a structural failure of the roof design known to mitsubishi, but no recall or consumer alert was communicated.
1997 mitsibishi convertible.brackets on both sides of convertible top have bent preventing top from opening completely.it happens on all convetibles of this type and has already been identified by manufacturer, however, they won't do anything about it.
Convertible leaking by driver and passenger area which drips on power window /door lock/window lock switch.
Front left tire continuously deflating, leading to rapid deflation because of a seven inch cut along the seam of the tire. Fortunately it happened at a very low speed and i was able to get off the road safely. I had just left the highway and was driving 70 mph. Replaced all four tires.
97 spyder convertible - i am the owner since 08/03.rear window was leaking a bit and last week literally fell out.had to replace top, window could not be repaired.corners of driver and passenger sides are leaking seriously despite top replacement.seals may have to be replaced.cost so far - $2001 plus rental car.passenger seat slides and is difficult to lock.
The left front right front tires blewout on highway due to the rims cuttinginto the tires, causing tread separation. Dealership was aware of problem.
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