We found the following complaints for MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE (1990)
Read complaints for MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE (1990)
Fresh air switch failed due to loose cable.
Spark plug wires failed.
Headlamp failure due to wiring harness malfunctioning. Consumer was seeking reimbursement since the headlights were on recall. ....
Main computer failure.
Main computer system burned.cause could not be determined.
Timing belt failed at 40000 when it's supposed to last for 60000 miles and caused major damage to the engine, consumer is requesting dealer to pay for a replacement engine.
Timing belt broke three times. *dh
Timing belt broke prior to recall, causing damage to piston.*skd
Motor blewup due to a timing chain failure.
The timing belt was on recall. However, the consumer was not notified of the recall. Consumer then found out about the recall, after the repair was made.
Consumer stated that the blower motor was inoperative.
Air conditioner and dryer unit failed, air conditioner clutch assembly unit failed.
Headlamp failure due to wiring harness malfunctioning. Consumer was seeking reimbursement since the headlights were on recall. ....
Consumer states that left headlight is shorting out. Dealer notified.
Premature wear of transmission gears due to defective macining.
1990 mitsubishi eclipse with automatic transmission problems. Consumer states that it has broken twice in his vehicle. He states that if this breaks it could cause a serious accident because the vehicle just stops and shuts off.
After making a complaint of noise in my drivetrain and then having the transmission and trasfer case serviced at a mitsubishi dealer who later told me that thier mechanics were not factory certified and was told after my car developed a problem that i would have to have my car towed one hundred miles to greenwood indiana were they had a factory certified mechanic to inspect my car my trasfer case on my car failed twice on first failure the case was replaced on the second faiure the transfer case locked up on the highway about 150 miles from were i had it serviced at the mitsubishi dealership in clarksville tennesse.at this point in time when the wheels locked up the gearshift lever on my car jerked violently and the transmissiion explodeed.throughing me into a ditch along the side of the highway and slamming my chest into the steering wheel.i was mildly bruised on my upper body.when i called the dealer they got in touch with the mitsubishi company.misubitshi told me on the phone that their engineer said that this could not happen.and would not help me find a way to resolve this problem.my car has been broken since i took it for service forthe original complaint.i believe since the transfer case is directly coupled to the transmission when it locked up it also locked up the transmission causing it to explode.mitsubitshi claimed this was not possible.i have the original parts at my house which can be inspected to confirm my beliefs and would be happy to turn them over to whomever is nessecary to resolve this conflict before this happens to some one else i believe from the violence of the failure that this problem could be possibly life threating to any driver of such a vehicle and that this problem should be investigated.i have just recently found your address to report this or i would have done so along timme ago.
Poor performance of the transmission had to replace the transmission 4 times.tt
Vehcile was involvedrecall98v069001, in which the remedy did not correct the problem. While driving on the highway the transfer case locked up, causing the wheels to lock up.please give any further details.
Transfer case is prone to leak and sudden seizure.
Consumer denied recall repair by dealership and charged for repair.mjs (98v-069)
Transfer case yoke leaked fluid through brass plug. Because of the leakage through the brass plug the transfer case became defective and might lock up, resulting in uncontrollable 4-wheel skid.
Consumernoticed large amount of fluid under vehicle.dealer repaired transfer case twice, but vehiclewas still leaking. Dealrr refused to repair . Please provide further information.
Transfer case lockups due to leakage of lubricants on this vehicle is well documented.dealer was notified of gear noise at 69000 miles but owner was told transfer case was ok.at that time there was inspection on recall # c9803txx. Transfer case now very noisey and vibrates.
Transfer case leak.
After returning the vehicle to a dealer becasue of a recall for a leaking transfer case, i was told that the rack and pinion assembly was leaking.they said this could result in a loss of steering, which is just as serious as the transfer case problem.is this a widespread defect?should this be fixed under a recall?the cost to repair it was estimated at about $1400
Transfer case yoke leaking.
Vehicle is experiencing the same problem that the 1990-1998 mitsubishi galant recall on transfer case; dealer notified and will not honor recall without cost to the consumer.
After making a complaint of noise in my drivetrain and then having the transmission and trasfer case serviced at a mitsubishi dealer who later told me that thier mechanics were not factory certified and was told after my car developed a problem that i would have to have my car towed one hundred miles to greenwood indiana were they had a factory certified mechanic to inspect my car my trasfer case on my car failed twice on first failure the case was replaced on the second faiure the transfer case locked up on the highway about 150 miles from were i had it serviced at the mitsubishi dealership in clarksville tennesse.at this point in time when the wheels locked up the gearshift lever on my car jerked violently and the transmissiion explodeed.throughing me into a ditch along the side of the highway and slamming my chest into the steering wheel.i was mildly bruised on my upper body.when i called the dealer they got in touch with the mitsubishi company.misubitshi told me on the phone that their engineer said that this could not happen.and would not help me find a way to resolve this problem.my car has been broken since i took it for service forthe original complaint.i believe since the transfer case is directly coupled to the transmission when it locked up it also locked up the transmission causing it to explode.mitsubitshi claimed this was not possible.i have the original parts at my house which can be inspected to confirm my beliefs and would be happy to turn them over to whomever is nessecary to resolve this conflict before this happens to some one else i believe from the violence of the failure that this problem could be possibly life threating to any driver of such a vehicle and that this problem should be investigated.i have just recently found your address to report this or i would have done so along timme ago.
Ea98-002; driving at aprroximately 50-55 mph consumer went to accelerate , engine did not speed up, kept applying accelerator, but did not speed up,almost resulting in an accident , dealer replaced transmission.
Continuous leaking originating from the transfer case, could lead to driveshaft lockup.
When a recall for vehicle was received the repair work has already been done. Hence, while leaving garage after minor repairs had been completed, the steering wheel started vibrating back and forth atspeedapproximately 40mph and then reduced speed to approximately 25mph,made it home. While transporting vehicle back to garage for inspection of problemat speed approximately 5-10mph,one block away from destination, the axle broke.dealer has not informed consumer of a recall on this component.
Whle parked noticed a large amount of fluid under vehicle. Dealer repaired transfer case seal twice,but vehicle still leaks.dealer refused to repair. Pleasse provide further information.
Driveshaft broke, causing rear wheels to lock up,resulting in loss of control.
Drive shaft broke while driving causing the rear wheels to lock up.tt
Transmission experienced slipping.
Visual inspection of transfer case performed and no leak found.after visual inspection transfer case leaking and dealer refuses to do recall repair.
Transfer case was leaking fluid from the rear drive shaft yoke.
Vehicle experienced failure of the tranfer case prior to recall notice, causing wheels to lock up. (attorney for consumer)
Vehicle experienced failure of recall component (transfer case) prior to notice which caused extensive damage to the transmission components.
Transfer case leaks.
Driver's automatic seat belt is not working, especially when she turns on the ignition key.had contacted dealer for this matter.
As i was driving down the road, the driver's door opened without reason.that caused the seatbelt assembly to retract and then, the seatbelt assembly hit me in the eye.this caused me to react and sent me off the road, down an embankment.i was injured resulting in the loss of my left arm.
Seat belt does not restrain properly.tt
Driver's seat belt is not working,especially when she turned on the ignition key.she had contacted dealer on the matter.
Consumer was making right turn into intersection when her vehicle was struck on the driver's side.after medical team arrived consumer unsnapped waist belt but did not remember removing shoulder belt. The next day after looking at the car she realized that the shoulder belt was lying on the floor. Where the belt was attached there was a sharp metal piece extending from attachment area. Metalcut consumer, resulting inhead injury and slashes too back of head.
Rear seat lap belts will not function.tt
Driver's seat hinge broke on the right side.would not restrain driver in the event of an accident.
Both rear brake calipers need to be replaced.calipers were previously replaced .
Power steering system repaired and replaced power steering lines, due to corroded steering lines.
Power steering failed due to line corrosion, a clamp from the exhaust manifold to hold the power steering in place caused the corrosion due to the constant heating and cooling of the lines.
After returning the vehicle to a dealer becasue of a recall for a leaking transfer case, i was told that the rack and pinion assembly was leaking.they said this could result in a loss of steering, which is just as serious as the transfer case problem.is this a widespread defect?should this be fixed under a recall?the cost to repair it was estimated at about $1400
While driving, bridgestone potenza right front tire p255/70r16 experienced tread separation, causing vehicle to shake.
While parked, upon impact, from soft baseball to rear hatchback glass window, it shattered into a million pieces through out interior.
While parked, upon impact, from soft baseball to rear hatchback glass window, it shattered into a million pieces through out interior.
Rear windshield cracked possibly due to temperature change.
Aluminum sport rims were replaced due to severe corrosion and pitting.
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