We found the following complaints for MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE (1995)
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Dual airbags did not deploy during frontal impact; vehicle slid into side of another moving vehicle; slippy surface.
Seat belts inoperative working.
Air bags; failure on the air bag unit light, air bag lights come on.
No deployment of airbag in accident.
Car spun out of control, hitting a telephone pole, due to ball joint failure, air bags failed and the seat broke.
Consumer parked vehicle about 8pm thursday jun 12, 97; then awakened at 7am. On friday june 13, 97, noticed that the air bag had deployed on passenger's side and interior had burned. Dup of 813565, added on 25-feb-98.
Dual airbags did not deploy during frontal impact; vehicle slid into side of another moving vehicle; slippy surface.
I was getting on the freeway when i lost control of my vehicle out of no where, luckily i was in the middle of the on ramp and not in freeway traffic yet. My vehicle pulled toward the drive side, i quickly pulled e-brake turned my wheel opposite of traffic and braked. The car started fish tailing right to left because of the drive side pulling and me trying not to allow the car to spin out or go off the side of the on ramp. When the vehicle came to a stop i made sure my family and i were safe and no other vehicle were involved. Got out to the vehicle to find my drive side tire bent in my fender my axles in half and tire blown, i called for a tow and paid out of pocket for tow and parts plus repairs. I also have fuel pressure problems, srs light, secondary air injection malfunction. My fuel pressure relay is black, the smog technician said the vehicle has recall issues that need to be addressed.
No deployment of air bag during rear end collision.
Was just pulling out of a parking space, while at the same time, a truck was backing up & hitconsumer's vehicle. Upon impact with truck, neither air bag deployed.
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 45mph, 12:00 on front bumper, dual airbags fail to deploy.
The vinyl covering on the housing for the air bag on the passenger's side is coming apart.dealer was notified about the problem. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.
Upon impact, during frontal crash, at approx. 45mph, 12:00 on front bumper, dual airbags fail to deploy.
Consumer was driving 65mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision.upon impact, both driver and passenger airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was considered a total loss.consumer received injuries including severe back and neck pain, and lacerations to the stomach and shoulder areas.*jg
While driving at 40 mph the vehicle had a direct frontal impact in whichdriver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy.did not protect the occupant in this accident.not yet contacted the manufacturerhad the same incident before, but dealer could notdetermine the problem.please provide further information.
In a front end collision air bags did not deploy, and no injuries were sustained.
While grand daughter was driving down the street she heard something popping,andright front wheel broke away fromvehicle. She wasleft hangingupside down, andreceivied some minor injuries.the air bags failed to deploy during the accident.the dealer did a diagnostic test on the vehicle but the customer never heard from the dealer since then.they could have defaulted.
While travelingwas involvedin an accident andair bags did not deploy without indication. Please provide further informaton.
Vehicle hydroplaned, hit curve,, damaged under front end, front passenger's/driver's shoulder/lap belts became unlatched, dual airbags did not deploy, front passenger was thrown to rear seat, vehicle totaled.
Both passenger and driver side airbags deployed causing burn on driver.tt
Airbag module unit is coming a loose. Took to dealer ,and dealer said passenger's side airbag needs to be replaced. Consumer stated one can see airbag. Dealer said it was not under warranty.
When vehicle was involved in a head on crash, hitting a tree, both air bags deployed.upon deployement,the air bags busted instantly. The driver hit the steering wheel and suffered neck injuries.the vehicle has been totalled.
The air bags failed to deploy in a head on collision.
While the vehicle parked for about 10 hours, the driver's and passenger's airbags malfunctioned in which the passenger's side airbag deployed, causing a fire with no prior warning or problems.
Frontal collision impact 12:00 position,40mph, driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy.
Passenger'sside air bag cover is peeling.dealer notified and informed that the whole air bag unit needs replacement. Manufacturer informed that vehicle warranty was out and nothing could be done.seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.
Airbag warning light has come on and will not go off. Dealer saysdriver's side airbag needs to be replaced.
When vehcile was involved in a collision going about (35) or (40)mph with the whole front end damaged there was no deployment of the driver's or the passenger's side air bags.
Consumer was involved in a collision and her air bag did not deploy.
Abs: drivers airbag did not deploy during frontal collision; vehicle hit curb while existing off ramp; brakes failed; no braking effect; no warning.tt
Due to the sun passenger's airbag opens through the coveringwhich may cause it deploy at any time.this could cause injuries if it were to deploy unexpectedly. Also, air bag light comes on/off.please provide further information.
Involved in a wreck, hydroplaned in extreme rain and hit barrer wall both sides. Front and rear of car smashed. Car totaled, and neither airbag deployed. Luckily no major injuries.
Son was driving vehicle & was turning round a curb whenvehicle failed to respond tosteering. Steering wheel locked up, lost control of vehicle & hit a fence. Had appliedbrakes which stoppedvehicle suddenly. Driver hit head on windshield due to air bag not deploying. Was able to back vehicle up & steering worked okay. Had emergency room treatment & released.
Abs: passengers airbag did not deploy during frontal collision; vehicle hit curb while existing off ramp; brakes failed; no braking effect; no warning.tt
Consumer stated while traveling 35 mphvehicle involved in a frontal impact. Neither dual air bags deployed from impact of crash.
Cover that is overpassenger's side air bag is coming apart fromdashboard. Contacted dealer.
Intermittent electrical problems, causing vehicle to stall. (attorney for client)
The vehicle caught on fire while parked in a parking space at 2 am. The fire was an electrical fire and burnt the entire interior of the vehicle. The fire was extinguishedby the fire department. Consumer felt that the fire was due to a defect described in thefuel recall 96v158001. But this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.
Vehicle stalls when headlights/air conditioner are on and car is idling. *sd
Car dies while driving at various speeds. This needs to be a recall. This can be very dangerous and the dealerships have no idea what the problem is. Have had numerous things replaced and it has been in the shop more then four times for this same reason. I know the tow truck driver by name. It's a shame that this hasnt been a recall. I guess there needs to be more accidents first!!!
I have had to replace 3 brand new batteries which were still under warranty, because they were totally drained.i believe there is something wrong with the electrical system.there is nothing that i have done that should have caused the batteries to die.the blower on the air conditioner/heat doesn't work and the dealer states that they can't find anything wrong with it.the cover of the passenger side airbag is prying up from the dashboard.i have had the brakes replace 2 times all ready and now all the rotors are warped and need to be replaced.i think this vehicle make has very serious defects and after reviewing other consumers problems.i'm very glad that i plan to sell mine very shortly.
Battery failed.
Battery is not holding charge, replaced.
Consumer states that the cruise control went out, causing the acceleratortogo down to the floor. The dealer disconnected the cruise control cables. Owner states that vehicle is still not repaired .
Both horns short-circuited simultaneously.
Horn failed.*skd
The horn buttons on steering wheel failed.it required replacement along with the replacement of the air bag.
Poor performance on the horn of the vehicle.tt
Horn inoperative. *sd
Master cylinder failedresultingin an accident; also replaced front brake rotors;vehicle hesitates/bucks on acceleration and has fast idle; also, horns inoperable and replaced both rear hatch struts.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Horn assembly has failed three times, each time that horn assembly was repaired.dealerhas to replace the airbag.manufacturer has been notified.
Front end misalignment, causing premature tire wear, also pulsating brakes and replaced belts and horn.
Horn inoperative.
Spark plugs failed. *sd
Since october 2001, my eclipse has been stalling without warning. Both the ``check engine'' and ``oil'' lights illuminate and i lose control of the vehicle as it slows to a stop. This has happened to me while driving 65 mph on the freeway. Each time, i've nearly been rear-ended. Several mechanics have run diagnostic checks on my car. But the problem has never been detected. Meanwhile, my car continues to cut out when least expected and regardless of speed. I wish this problem could be diagnosed as i see from other complaints that i'm not the only one driving a death trap.
Intermittent stalling while driving after repeated electrical repairs.*skd
While drving at speeds of 40mph and overvehicle will shutdown and die. Dealer has inspectedvehicle several times, and has not been able to duplicate or correct the problem.
While travelingvehicle will shut off automatically, and will not restart.vehicle must be towed.
Car stalls without notice at lights or on highway; will eventually restart. Mechanic unable to find cause. Am terrified about driving my car;last stalled in high speed traffic area at light; almost rear-ended by numerous vehicles before being pushed off the road.
During vehicle operation the vehicle stalls without warning. This has been a continuous problem and the dealer is unable to find the problem.
The car repeatedly shuts off or stalls while driving at any speed.i have taken it in numerous times and the problem cannot be found.the fuel pump relay, engine control unit, ignition wires, spark plug wires have all been replaced.the throttle plates have been cleaned out.it is again in the repair shop.
Problem has been on going for 2.5 months. Dealer has had car for over a month and has been unable to diagnos or cure the problem. I've spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on fixes that they have recommended. None have worked and their corporate has not given me any support in this matter. When the failure occurs the car's engine shuts off with no warning. Power steering and brakes go out rendering the vehicle a hazard to myself and all other drivers around my on busy hwys. If there is any assistance that your organization can provide me i would greatly appreciate it! tks for your time and consideration.
Defective spark plugs and electrical wiring, vehicle failed to accelerate.tt
When engaging clutch, vehicle will stall w/locking of steering. Owner has other description.tt
The car has stalled twice and left driver stranded. Please explain.tt
While driving, check engine lights comes on, which causes vehicle to perform sluggishly.tt
Engine continuously stalls in traffic.service bulletin issued for this.tt
When tryi ng to accelerate and sometimes when changing gears, the engine light comes on and the car loses power and stalls. Please give more information.
When driving and change gear car stalled.tt
Engine stalls while driving; loss all electrical power; speed 45 to 55 mph; no warning.tt
Master cylinder failedresultingin an accident; also replaced front brake rotors;vehicle hesitates/bucks on acceleration and has fast idle; also, horns inoperable and replaced both rear hatch struts.
Due to pcm control modulemalfunctioning vehicle stalled,which could have resulted in an accident.please provide further information.
After three visits to the dealer (sometimes by tow truck), they repeatedly indicated they could not duplicate the problem. On the fourth visit, the engine control unit was replaced. The car would shut down while driving at varying speeds with no prior warning. The problem reoccurred in november of 2000. The car is currently at the dealer where they once again claim they can not duplicate the problem. The engine oil gasket cover was replaced on 12/29/98. Subsequent complaints of an oil leak were dismissed as not causing the presenting problem or i was told there was no oil leak despite providing documentation from other repair establishments. However, after the warranty period, an oil leak was diagnosed on 9/19/00. These are serious safety concerns that must be addressed.
Vehicle stalls at any speed, had same problem in 1998.dealer replaced engine control unit.the vehicle shuts off suddenly at 20-65 mph.there is oil leak as well due to cylinder head gasket failure.
Replaced electronic control module, also replaced computer head
Replaced electronic control module, also replaced computer head
Check engine light keeps coming on, dealer said computer should be reprogrammed.ttre details.tt
Anytime the vehicle is shut off for short period of time, it would fail to start back up right away. Had taken vehicle to dealer to repair starter. The problem still exists.
Starter failed.
Without any prior warningvehicle caught on fire. Fire department stated it was an electrical problem. Dealer notified.
Replaced wire.
Purchase car new consumer found out the car was wired wrong .tt
Defective spark plugs and electrical wiring, vehicle failed to accelerate.tt consumer states computer had to be reprogrammed, asirator valve and secondary valve .
Electrical wiringfailed.*sd
Unsure of what caused fire, but no problems with car before fire came suddenly and without warning.
Unsure of what caused fire, but no problems with car before fire came suddenly and without warning.
While driving engine caught on fire. It could have caused an accident, and consumer get hurt.cause unknown. Dealer notified.
Wiring harness failed.
Spark plugs failed.
Windshield wiper fuse blew when rear wipers are on and washer sprayer is in use. *sd
I was getting on the freeway when i lost control of my vehicle out of no where, luckily i was in the middle of the on ramp and not in freeway traffic yet. My vehicle pulled toward the drive side, i quickly pulled e-brake turned my wheel opposite of traffic and braked. The car started fish tailing right to left because of the drive side pulling and me trying not to allow the car to spin out or go off the side of the on ramp. When the vehicle came to a stop i made sure my family and i were safe and no other vehicle were involved. Got out to the vehicle to find my drive side tire bent in my fender my axles in half and tire blown, i called for a tow and paid out of pocket for tow and parts plus repairs. I also have fuel pressure problems, srs light, secondary air injection malfunction. My fuel pressure relay is black, the smog technician said the vehicle has recall issues that need to be addressed.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 25 mph the vehicle started smoking under the hood.it was pulled to the side of the road where the engine stalled.the fire department was called to the scene but no report was filed.they determined there was not a fire, but there was a leak of oil and antifreeze due to a busted hose.the vehicle was towed to the contacts home.although the dealer was alerted no other inspections were made.
Temperature gauge rises, andvehicle overheats and will not cool down.
Consumer stated thatvehicleconstantly stalled. It cut off while consumer was driving on thefreeway at 50-60 mph.thiswas dangerous.he almost got into an accident when vehicle stopped in traffic.dealer putvehicle on the diagnostic machine and did not find anything wrong.
Temperature gauge rises, andvehicle overheats and will not cool down.
During cold weather, the coolant and hand brake indicator lights illuminate.
Crankshaft walk. 1995 mits. Eclipse 2wd turbo. My son bought this car directly from having the bottom end rebuilt. Within 200 miles of drive time the crankshaft sensor went out. The mechanic that did the rebuild said he did not replace the sensor so no warranty. After spending another 160.00 on a new crankshaft sensor and interrupter plate. It lasted for approximately. Another 200 miles and died at 60 miles an hour on the freeway. It went back to the mechanic who replaced the crank bearings plate and sensor. It only took him 8 weeks. We picked up the car on thursday the 20th of march. This time it lasted 30 miles and the plate is again hitting the sensor. We have now paid almost 3000.00 and the car is back in the shop. I have read complaints from other consumers who have had the same problem. There is no reason that the crankshaft should be able to walk. And it is not fair that we have to pay for a problem that is obviously in the design. Not even the shop that was working on it was aware of this problem. This car is back in his shop for the third time. He is losing money as are we.
Consumer has had to have head gasket replaced three times on vehicle. While driving, vehicle leaks oil. Took to dealer for repairs. .
While driving the vehicle stalled and it became hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. *nlm
Engine would make clinging & banging noises when trying to get engine to start. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed by mechanic the flanging that holds the crankshaft in place was the cause of problem. It had broken loose from the welding. This caused it wobble. It also bored a hole in the engine short block. Its the reason for not starting.
External head gasket leak, causing oil to leak into the spark plug compartments.
Engine sensors failed.
Car stops running unexpectedly.won't restart right away / must way about an hour.unexpected engine halting causes loss of power steering and power brakes making steering and stopping of vehicle difficult and dangerous.the unexpected engine halting occurs weekly making the vehicle not dependable transportation.
The engine block was manufactured wrong dealer say replace the engine block after changing the engine block the timing belt broke at 1,000 miles .tt
Hello..... I would like to alert you to a major problem reguarding all 1995-1999 mitsubish eclipse cars.all cars are prone to crank walk which will on average do $2,000to $6000 worth of damage to the engine, this is a technical service bullitan from mitsu... This is a large safety concern in my opinion, just like the recall on the transfercase.if crankwalk was to happen at highway speeds, local is 75, sudden shuttin off of the engine would cause power steering failure, not to mention a few other problems (abs would fail)...... This would without a doubt in my opinion, cause an extreme accident.please, don't just take my word for it ... Go to www.dsm.org and do a search for "crankwalk"go to www.roadraceengineering.com, and view their tech info on crank walk... This is a huge problem that is the direct resault of a defect from the manufacturer.this strikes all transmissions, all makes (turbo or not), talon or eclipse.please check this out.... This is happening to oem engines, modified, and dealer rebuilt engines... Please contact me reguarding this problem... I do hope that someone will research this.....i am not looking forward to having to rebuild an engine just because a crank and bareings were made out of spec at the dealer..... They also have no valid reason to blame mild modifications for these failurs when dealers have to deal with several of these a month (dealers have reported over 3 walking cranksafts in 3 different years of eclipse within 1 month!!!!!!!) -- this is a problem that the owners should not have to pay for, this is not standard ware.
Vehicle stalls at any speed, had same problem in 1998.dealer replaced engine control unit.the vehicle shuts off suddenly at 20-65 mph.there is oil leak as well due to cylinder head gasket failure.
The vehicle has defective head gasket which is leaking,causing a possible fire hazard.
Poor sealing under vehicle caused oil leak under car, retorqued cylinder head gasket/replaced rocker cover gasket.
The head gasket is blown, and front end will not stay aligned, and there are other problems.tt
Camshaft started making same noise at 97,000 miles as it did at 47,000 when it failed at 65 mph on the hwy.engine shut down and all power was lost.i am concerned that this will happen again in the near future and it is no longer covered by warranty.i belive that the life time of the part may only be aprox. 45,000 miles.the mechanic descibed the problem as the "cam shaft was walking".he also said that he had seen a few other cases.
(1) ticking noise from the crankshaft pulley area with the clutch depressed. Kind of a swooshing tickey noise. This is the crankshaft position sensor trigger plate rubbing on the crankshaft position sensor. (2) stalling when the clutch is depressed. The trigger plate and crankshaft have been moving so much that the trigger plate is wearing through the sensor.car lost power steering and put me and my family in danger.
Timing belt gears and tensioners failed, causing valve andengine cylinder repair.
I am one of many who have experienced the walking crankshaft problem which requires the replacement of the engine at a cost of approx $4000.00.i have tried to establish a class action lawsuit against mitsubishi for this problem but to no avail.you can call me at [xxx] if you have questions.i hope this problem is settled someday.thank you. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The engine block was manufactured wrong dealer say replace the engine block after changing the engine block the timing belt broke at 1,000 miles .tt
The head gasket failed, which caused fluid to leak.
Walking crankshaft came fromfactory out of round which is preventingvehicle to go into gear. Consumer has replaced several parts inclutch assembly. Please provide any further details.
Oil leak inside of the engine caused the vehicle to smoke.mechanic noticed a sealbroke from the engine, and it needed to bereplaced.consumer alleges that the problem is similar to the problem recalled under nhtsa campaign no. 98v-069; however, the consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall. *mjj*mr
While driving at 65 mphand without prior warningvehicle was cutting off and vibrating.
When drivingvehicle just stopped without prior warning.
I was told by the mehanic that this problem is very common my vehicle, they call it "crankwalk"
Engine rod failed causing metal to go through the engine damaging it, a few months later while driving the engine began making a loud noise then the vehicle suddenly shut off resulting in loss of steering capability, it was determined that a rod cap disconnected and hit the oil pan, the consumer has replaced to engines in less than one year and feels these failures are not normal wear and tear.nlm
While traveling at 30-40 mph vehicle stall without warning.
While driving at 65mph, the engine died.i luckily was safely able to pull to the side.my dealership thinks it is the control unit.it now starts, but the dealership recommends replacing this item to prevent it from happening again.i have noticed on message boards that this same difficulty has been experienced by other people with 1995 eclipses.it is a very dangerous (and expensive)condition which would not likely occur in other vehicles without a pre-existing problem with manufacturing.
More information can be found here: http://www.roadraceengineering.com/walkingcrankshaft.htm. No safety defec tmentioned.
I believe the stalling caused the engine failure, dealer does not, ive taken the car to the dealer three times for the stalling, they say it does'nt stall with them.
Motor just stopped the car always lost t clutch pedal$3500 to fixbad trust bearing.
At idle, car makes a ticking noise.
Vehicle stalls out any time for no reason,took twice to get looked at and parts were replaced but problem has not been remedied. *et
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When parking vehicle for a period of timethere seems to be a constant oil leak.
While driving at highway speedsvehicle will completely shutdown without warning , cause unknown.please give any further details.
Engine continually leaking oil, not able to fix leak.
When tryi ng to accelerate and sometimes when changing gears, the engine light comes on and the car loses power and stalls. Please give more information.
While driving at 40 mph the vehiclewill stall and then cut off completely.after 15 minutes vehicle will restart.owner took vehicle to dealers on three different times for problem and was told that the fuel pump relay was bad. They replaced it and she still has problems.
While driving on highway at any rate of speedvehcle will completely shut down without warning, cause unknown.dealer could not identify thecause.please give any further details.
Dealerships make no effort to solve problems, simply say that they don't see it upon inspection.
When startedengine early in the morning and let it run for few minutes,engine shut off, and the consumer was unable to restart the engine.
Vehicle keeps stalling.can be driving down highway and all of a suddenvehiclewilllose power andengine die.
After filling at gas station consumer restarted vehicle at which time the the head on the second cylinder made a loud noise and spark plug and part of the engine head were fused and released from the engine.nlm
Engine perfoms sluggishly when a/c is in use.
While driving 70 mph vehicle will stall. Also,will lose power/ steering and brakes will not function properly. Contacted dealer, and has had vehicle in shop, but has not solved problem.
After three visits to the dealer (sometimes by tow truck), they repeatedly indicated they could not duplicate the problem. On the fourth visit, the engine control unit was replaced. The car would shut down while driving at varying speeds with no prior warning. The problem reoccurred in november of 2000. The car is currently at the dealer where they once again claim they can not duplicate the problem. The engine oil gasket cover was replaced on 12/29/98. Subsequent complaints of an oil leak were dismissed as not causing the presenting problem or i was told there was no oil leak despite providing documentation from other repair establishments. However, after the warranty period, an oil leak was diagnosed on 9/19/00. These are serious safety concerns that must be addressed.
Engine makes whining noise. *sd
The engine stalls while driving, sometimes will restart.*mjs
Engine completely failed at 75000 miles. Records kept and maitained according to manufacturer. They would not replace it. I had to 1300+ to get it fixed. Now i have been told i need a new head gasket and i know it had been replaced 2 times since i have had it. I am having major problems with the brake system. I have had 2 new sets of rotors put on, rotors turned numerous times and it still shakes badly. Need to have them recall this problems, cause everyone i have talked to has the same problem.
Ongoing problem withvehicle continually stalling.vehicle been todealer on several occasions, and had numerous repairs and parts replaced. But,problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
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While driving the engine will stall without warning. Dealer has been contacted. The vehicle towed twice for the same problem. The dealer couldn't duplicate the problem they said possibly, the computer shuts off.
Upon driving my vehicle 5/12/99 the drivebelt began shredding.5/13/99 the problem fixed with both belts being replaced.whiledriving on 5/14/99 a belt fell off, resulting both belts gone and loss of a/cas well as power steering.problem fixed again with mechanic suggesting that belts may not have fit properly and replaced with factory parts.5/25/99while driving i noticed a loss in power steering and a/c again i immediately inspected and saw the belts once again missing.frusterated i went the nearest dealership and asked what may be wrong with the car.the service advisor brought to my attention that there is a bulletin regarding that one of the pulleys on the drive system losses alignment and causes the belts to fall off.the remedy is to apply shimms to bringall pulleys in alignment at a cost of approximatley $200.00 for labor.why is this not a recall and what is a bulletin for if we are not informed till its more expensive. When driving and the belts fell off i lost my power steering too.
Front end misalignment, causing premature tire wear, also pulsating brakes and replaced belts and horn.
Fuel vapor continuallycomes intovehicle whether vehicle is on or off, the smell is too much. Dealer notified on two occasions, and informed consumer that nothing wasfound. Can nhtsa please help in this matter or provide additional information.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Emits a strong odor of fuel or exhaust into the cabin, and around the car. Previously, they claim to have addressed it, but mitsu asks me to bring it back to let them look again. This is unbearable, and probably unsafe. I think they want me to bring it in at their convenience, and they will not fix it unless you help them see the importance.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Upon driving my vehicle 5/12/99 the drivebelt began shredding.5/13/99 the problem fixed with both belts being replaced.whiledriving on 5/14/99 a belt fell off, resulting both belts gone and loss of a/cas well as power steering.problem fixed again with mechanic suggesting that belts may not have fit properly and replaced with factory parts.5/25/99while driving i noticed a loss in power steering and a/c again i immediately inspected and saw the belts once again missing.frusterated i went the nearest dealership and asked what may be wrong with the car.the service advisor brought to my attention that there is a bulletin regarding that one of the pulleys on the drive system losses alignment and causes the belts to fall off.the remedy is to apply shimms to bringall pulleys in alignment at a cost of approximatley $200.00 for labor.why is this not a recall and what is a bulletin for if we are not informed till its more expensive. When driving and the belts fell off i lost my power steering too.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
I have had to replace 3 brand new batteries which were still under warranty, because they were totally drained.i believe there is something wrong with the electrical system.there is nothing that i have done that should have caused the batteries to die.the blower on the air conditioner/heat doesn't work and the dealer states that they can't find anything wrong with it.the cover of the passenger side airbag is prying up from the dashboard.i have had the brakes replace 2 times all ready and now all the rotors are warped and need to be replaced.i think this vehicle make has very serious defects and after reviewing other consumers problems.i'm very glad that i plan to sell mine very shortly.
Air conditioner switch sticks. *sd
Air conditioner clutch failed.*skd
Cigarette lighter won't work.
Radio failed.
Middle brake light arm broken due to faulty design. Wear and tear not applicable.
Brake light broken away from rear spoiler.
Brake light switch installed inproperly, causing premature brake wear.
Dt: the contact stated when turning on the headlights the inside dashboard lights will not come on. This has not been reported to the dealership.
When driving after rain the headlights build a residue that covers the eye of lamp,obstructingvisibility while driving.also, srs light illumitated, indicating that there is aproblem with the airbag system. Provide further information.
Consumer states that the head light lens covers are fogging up, dealer states that the fogging is due to seal failure of the glue used to seal the lens cover to the headlight assembly, this condition causes poor visibility while driving at night, consumer is concerned that a recall has not been issued, consumer feels that there is a defect in the design and manufacture of the headlights.
Driver's side headlight is weathered and fogged fromsunlight. Dealer has been contacted .please provide further details.
Consumer states that the head light lens covers are fogging up, dealer states that the fogging is due to seal failure of the glue used to seal the lens cover to the headlight assembly, this condition causes poor visibility while driving at night, consumer is concerned that a recall has not been issued, consumer feels that there is a defect in the design and manufacture of the headlights.
Left front sealed beam came apart causing the lights to fog up, dealer will not repair free of charge because the vehicle is out of warranty.nlm
Drivers' side headlight is totally fogged.just look at anyone who bought an eclipse from this year and the problem is there.although it may not be considered a high level safety issue, i feel that mitsubishi in its' unwillingness to provide a proper replacement, even when asked before warranty expiration is unacceptable!
The driver side headlight lens has fogged up, causing the power light produces to decrease dramatically.this makes it hard to drive at night.
Headlights onvehicle willget fogged up whileconsumer is driving causeing consumer not to see very well at night. Contacted dealer.
The position, rotation of turning the high beams on, causes the lights to turn off completely.tt
The contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse rs.gasoline fumes werepresent in the vehicle evne with the windows open. There wasrecall96v158000 on this vehicle for the fuel system gasoline. The contact was advised that this vehicle wasnot included in the recall. Due to the vin.the current mileage was 13,000.
When i am driving my car smells alot like gas fumes it is overwhelming for my children,i called the dealership because we have inspected the car really well on all fuel lines and found no leaks,the dealer said that my car was not included in the recall,i have seen this happen to many other people on the internet,they talk about the same fumes smell but how the manufacturer will not fix the problem because of the vin number not matching the one on the recall i think this one should also be on the list,cause now that it is summer it really worries me to have all the fumes in the car in the heat when i am driving,and this is a constant very strong smell,i am afraid the car may blow up or something.this has gone on every day,since i have had this car i got it about a month ago.
While fueling vehicle flames shot out of the gas tank resulting in complete destruction of vehicle from fire, possible recall component failure of the fuel gaskets (recall in 1996).*mjs
While parked or when driving there is a strong fuel smell in vehicle. It stays in vehicle for a while, then it goes away. Contacted dealer, and the dealerwas not willing to do anything.consumer states there is a recall dealing with this problem, however his vin is not included.
Many vehicles of this same model year were recalled for a gas smell/ fire hazard caused by an improperly installed fuel tank gasket.my car does not have a matching vin so the dealer says i am not covered.if it were a defective part i could understand them being able to classify my car as having passed.however, since this was a procedure, i do not think that with the # of complaints similar to mine that they have covered all the cars they should have.is mitsubishi not notorious for letting the volume of complaints escalate to unreasonable amounts prior to acting??
There was a strong odor of gas inside the vehicle.
Consumer smells gas fumes when driving. Also,smells fumes when air conditioner is on. There is a recall, 96v158001, on vehicle's make/model;but this vehicle is not included due to vin.
Fuel leakage from the gas tank sending unit.tt
There is a strong smell of gas fumes on the inside of my car. Aftersome research i found a recall (ref. Nhtsa campaign id # 96v158000 and 96v158001). After reading the recalls' information i removed my rear seat to expose the suspect areaand an almost unbearable amount of gas fumes was emitting from the fuel pump installation area.
Fuel system repaired due to stalling/starting problems.
For the past two days my car has been missing(the engine not idling as normal). I took it to a mechanic who check the engine. He said that the number 2 cylinder is not firing properly. He change the spark plugs and the problem is still persisting. He said that he switch the number 2 and 4 injectors and he discovered that the injectors are working but their seem to be a problem associated with the electronic aspect of the number 2 injector. I would like to find out how best to resolve this problem. Their is also a problem with the fuse box located uder hood. Some of the fuses are loose and their support is loose. The coding on the fuse box has been partialy erase. I really love my car and i need some assistance.dt
Fuel injectors failed. *sd
At times the i can smell fuel fumesinside/outside of the car.the is no leakage, only the fumes are escaping the fuel tank. There was a recall on the 1995 mitsubishe eclipse gs 1995 (same as mine) for this same problem.nhtsa campaign number: 96v158000.andnhtsa campaign number: 96v158001.the fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump and/or gauge unit gasket could have been incorrectly installed allowing fuel or fumes to escape. If an ignition source were present, the fuel leakage could result in a fire. But when i contacted the mitsubshi dealer they refuse to fix the problem as they say my car's vin number does not show this recall.
While driving oil leaked out of the rear tranfer case, causing all 4 tires to lock up. Had recall 96-v-158-000 fixed pertaining to this same part prior to inccident.
Recall remdey did not correctrecall 96v158001 problem. Fuel tank gaskets for the fuel pump or gauge unit could have been incorrectly installed, allowing overflow of fuel or fumes.please give any further details.
Dealerships make no effort to solve problems, simply say that they don't see it upon inspection.
When filling gas tank up there is a strong smell insidevehicle of fuel. That smell will last until about the timevehicle reaches 3 quaters of a tank. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
There is a recall (id# 96v158001) on this year / make vehicle.the dealer says it does not apply to my car.there has been a fuel smell coming from the right rear and inside of the car since shortly after it was new.the dealer said they couldn't smell it.now there appears to be a recall that covers my cars problem and they say it doesn't apply to my car!
There are strong fuel fumes internal and externalmwhich cause dizzy spells and minor stomach aches.
There is a fuel smell fromrear of vehicle. Recall 96v158000 does not includethis vehicle.
Recall 96v158000concerning fuel tank problems.consumer contacted dealership for repairs,but was informed thatthis vehicle was not covered underrecall due to vin although consumer's vehiclewas experiencingsame problem as stated inrecall. Please provide further details.
Gas tank caught on fire.
Vehicle stalls and has trouble starting due to failure of the fuel regulator.
I was getting on the freeway when i lost control of my vehicle out of no where, luckily i was in the middle of the on ramp and not in freeway traffic yet. My vehicle pulled toward the drive side, i quickly pulled e-brake turned my wheel opposite of traffic and braked. The car started fish tailing right to left because of the drive side pulling and me trying not to allow the car to spin out or go off the side of the on ramp. When the vehicle came to a stop i made sure my family and i were safe and no other vehicle were involved. Got out to the vehicle to find my drive side tire bent in my fender my axles in half and tire blown, i called for a tow and paid out of pocket for tow and parts plus repairs. I also have fuel pressure problems, srs light, secondary air injection malfunction. My fuel pressure relay is black, the smog technician said the vehicle has recall issues that need to be addressed.
Dt: the contact stated when turning on the headlights the inside dashboard lights will not come on. This has not been reported to the dealership.
Dome light loose.
I own a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse and my driver side door handle came off when i was opening the door.i opened it gently and not rough and i also know other people who have had the same problem and i don't believe that we the consumers should have to pay outrageous amounts for the repairs considering that there is so many of us out there that are having the same problem.also, if anything were to happen and we needed to be removed from the car, we couldn't and that puts our lives in danger.
While opening up the door on the passenger's side, the door handle unexpectedly sheared off without warning.the consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.the mechanic informed the driver that the part was not under warranty and the consumer was responsible for the fix.please fill in additional information.
While driving hood latch popped off, causing the hood to rattle. Dealer has fixed vehicle.
During cold weather, the coolant and hand brake indicator lights illuminate.
1995 eclipse down shifted to 2nd gear.
98v069000;the transfer case was recalled, and took the vehicle to the dealer for repair.dealer checked vehicle for leaks, and stated that the problem was solved.the consumer states that the vehicle hasa transmission warranty, and that the actual components of vehicle that have a possible leak are the yoke and sleeve.no recalls are currently listed on these items.
Odometer malfunctioned.
Automatic transmission sticking when placed in drive gear, vehicle hesitates and then lurches forward.tt
Transmission was not working correctly, it would not shut corretly. Then, while consumer was drivingtransmission went out. Contacted dealer.
The contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse.while driving 50 mph, the transfer case failed.the contact called the manufacturer in reference to nhtsa campaign id number 98v069001 (power train:automatic transmission) and the representative stated that she was unclear if the vehicle was previously repaired according to the recall; therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repairs.the failure and current mileages were 105,000.
Whiledriving on highway vehicle started to downshift to 2nd gear.and had to shut off the car to get the gears working again. This problem reoccur every time i pull out . I had chance the trasmision twice already.
While drivingvehicle will jump out of gear down to 2nd by itself.
The contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The transfer case leaks and when is placedinto drive.the vehicle makes a loud noise. The vehicle was takento the dealer. The dealer stated that his vin was not included in recall 98v069001 power train: automatic transmission. Therefore he will need to pay for the repair. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
There is something wrong with my transmission.i had it serviced as required at the appropriate time.i filled out the above questionaire as much as i could.i contacted nhtsa and they told me to file a complaint by filing out this questionaire.i hope you will look into this problem.idon't have very many miles on this car.the transmission should not need major work or replaced.thank you-
Transmission leaks. *sd
The contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the transfer case suddenly locked up. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who stated that the transfer case had leaked which caused the failure. The manufacturer stated that the repair for recall 98v069001 (power train: automatic transmission) had previouly been performed in 1998. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 126,500.
Dt*:the contact stated the vehicle would not start and was towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the transfer case seized.a nhtsa recall, #98v069001 was performed on the vehicle concerning the automatic transmission however, the recall did not remedy the problem.the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
Car has a hesitation/miss when cruising under 2300 rpms (35 mph).causes the transmission to shift up and down.
The gear hard to go into the right gear the electrical system having problem .tt
The contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse.the contact stated that the automatic transmission would not shift into gear.he also heard a loud grinding noise while driving various speeds.the dealer stated that the vehicle showed signs of nhtsa campaign id number 98v069001 (power train:automatic transmission); however, the vin was not included.the contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle.the vin was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 137,000.
Vehicle hesitates when shifting gears.
When in park positionand truning on the air conditionertransmission will jump into gear, and try to move. Contacted dealer.
While drivingonhighway vehicle started to downshift to 2nd or 3rd gears.also hadtoshut off car to getgears to operate properly. Then,same problem will reoccur.consumer has contacted dealer.please provide any further information.
Plastic around the transmission handle makes noise/sticks.
Gear shifter noisy and vibrated in 3rd gear.
Recall # 98v069001 mitsubishi/transfer case.dealer is not willing to correct defects that occurred because of recall.part to correct recall will not be available until september. Also dealer will not furnish a rental to owner. Owner's vehicle is not driveable.
Received recall notice in the mail (98v069001). Called dealer for appointment. Was informed no parts available for transfer case. Been calling every week & still no parts.
98v069000;the transfer case was recalled, and took the vehicle to the dealer for repair.dealer checked vehicle for leaks, and stated that the problem was solved.the consumer states that the vehicle hasa transmission warranty, and that the actual components of vehicle that have a possible leak are the yoke and sleeve.no recalls are currently listed on these items.
Recall on transfer case was done in 1998, at this time transfer case is leaking again.
While driving at 20 mph and 40 mph a grinding noise comes from the transfer case. Seal on the transfer case was replaced under recall # 98v069001 about 2 years ago.transfer case is leaking oil. This problem has been reported to the dealership. The dealership was unable to remedy this problem free of charge.please provide any further informaton.
Consume r was traveling about 35mph on highway both front ball joints broke. Also, both left and right front axles broke .has contacted the manufacturer. There were no injuries.
When driving at 35 mph onhighway in the fast lane clutch went completely out,causing loss of acceleration. Vehicle went into a coast. Consumer contacteddealer,dealer noted unusual signs when removing the clutch, and clutch was replaced. Please provide any further details.
My '95 mitsubishi eclipse gsx at 50k(1/99) had a problem with the clutch and shortblock.well it was under warranty and was fixed.now i have 80k(8/22) and i'm having the exact same problem.i've spoken with the dealership and i was told by todd mason that it's a known problem with turbo eclipse's.mitsu only offered to pay for a new shortblock but left me to pay the labor which would be in the thousands.they said it's no longer under warranty.the problem i have is that 30k is not enough miles or time for the clutch and shortblock to break down again and it's the exact same problem.i feel it's a mitsu defect in design.i do not want to pay big buck every time this happens.if it's a known problem i say they should do a recall on it.help what do i do?how do i argue my point???everybody seems to agree with me, co-workers, dealership, mitsu customer service person.everybody but the dealer rep who has to authorize the work.i've kept the car in good condition and have had all my regularly scheduled maintance done.
When trying to change gears the clutch stuc, replaced the clutch three times under the warranty .
Manual transmission and clutch locks the front wheels on front wheel drive vehicle.tt
Clutch is getting stuck, results in high rpm's.tt
Consumer stated th clutch failed.nlm
Motor just stopped the car always lost t clutch pedal$3500 to fixbad trust bearing.
Noisy clutch pedal
While traveling 65 mph, 5 spd-transmission failed while shifting w/parts dropping off and trans fluid leaking excessively. Please describe details.
While traveling 65 mph, 5 spd-transmission failed while shifting w/parts dropping off and trans fluid leaking excessively. Please describe details.
The contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse.the contact stated that his vehicle has manual transmission, but recall # 98v069001 (power train:automatic transmission) applies only to automatic transmissions.he stated that his transfer case has been leaking fluid since the vehicle was purchased.the current and failure mileages were 144,150.
While driving, at approx. 40mph, suddenly transmission developed hole, then blew apart all over road, fluid and pieces, standard 5 speed, no prior warning.
Vehicle came to a jarring stop, upon checking the vehicle noticed the trasmission blew out of its cas 2 gears, three pieces of the transmission housing.
Manual transmission and clutch locks the front wheels on front wheel drive vehicle.tt
Driver turning on curve, making grinding noises, bearings/transmission locked up on vehicle, broke something while getting it into gear, spun vehicle around.
While driving, at approx. 40mph, suddenly transmission developed hole, then blew apart all over road, fluid and pieces, standard 5 speed, no prior warning.
Manual transmission leaking.
- the contactownsa 1995 mitsubishi eclipse.there wassafety recall 98v069001 on the automatic transmission. He was told that the safety recallrepairs had already been performed on the vehicle. Due to the present mileage on the vehicle the dealer refused to perform the safety recall repairsagain. The vehicle was making loud noises, jerking and shaking .the dealer found no oil in the transfer case. The current and failure mileage were both 216,000 miles.
The transfer case locked up causing vehicle to go into a 180 degree spin.a leak in the transfer case causes the lockup.
- the contactownsa 1995 mitsubishi eclipse.there wassafety recall 98v069001 on the automatic transmission. He was told that the safety recallrepairs had already been performed on the vehicle. Due to the present mileage on the vehicle the dealer refused to perform the safety recall repairsagain. The vehicle was making loud noises, jerking and shaking .the dealer found no oil in the transfer case. The current and failure mileage were both 216,000 miles.
After recall 98v069001 repairsfor transfer case was performed the defect recurred, and transfer case wasleaking.there was a metal piece in the oil.
I was in a crash.my transfer case locked up which caused me to lose control of my vehicle and hit a guardrail.
Consumer stated that transfer case was leaking oil. This could cause the gears to lock up.
Transfer case locked up causing vehicle to go into a 180 degree spin.
On routine maintenance, transfer case oil leakage and dangerously low fluid level was detected on vehicle at 103,000 miles. Recall repair had been performed in 1999, however, the problem persists. The problem is identical to nhtsa campaign id number : 98v069001 , except the car is equipped with a manual transmission.
I was driving my car today and out of nowhere all of my wheels lock up and i lose control of the car.luckily i stopped and didn't hit anything but it could have been much much worse if other cars would have been around.this problem was supposedly fixed several years ago but it obviously wasn't. The recall says that fluid leaks out of the transfer case and causes lock up, this is exactly what happened. There is a recall that never expires for this until it is fixed once. Since it shows as fixed the recall no longer shows as open for my vin, mitsubishi refuses to admit there is a problem. A transmission shop advised me that this fluid should never leak out once, so surely not twice in 84,000 miles. I went to the dealer and called mitsubishi directly and nobody cares that it could possibly happen again and someone could be hurt.i do not have the money to fix it and i have no choice but to refill it with fluid and drive it again. This is the second time it has happened in this car since we purchased it brand new in 1995. It also happened to me in my eagle talon tsi that is the same car as this and it was fixed under the recall so i know this issue well and all occurrences are identical. This is an extremely dangerous issue and i no longer feel comfortable riding in a mitsubishi if they are unwilling to admit when there is a problem. I believe my transfer case should be replaced since the issue obviously wasn't fixed correct the first time since the exact same thing happened again.
Dealer refuses to aknoweldge the transfer case recall on my 1995 mitsubishi eclipse gsx
Passenger's side seat belt does not stay locked. When connecting it belt comes back loose. Dealer has not been contacted.
Vehicle was involved in a direct frontal collision. Upon impact, driver's restraint ripped, resulting in minor injuries. Vehicle was totaled. Please provide additional information.
Driver's seat belt failed to hold driver secure during rollover accident, resulting in driver being thrown from vehicle/death.(attorney for client)*skd
Vehicle hydroplaned, hit curve,, damaged under front end, front passenger's/driver's shoulder/lap belts became unlatched, dual airbags did not deploy, front passenger was thrown to rear seat, vehicle totaled.
When clicking seatbelt into the latch consumerwill hear it click. But, it will click right out whenpulling on it. Sometimes it will get stuck and you can 't get the person out of it. Took to a dealer, and dealer verified that it was defect,but car was out of warranty.
Passenger's side shoulder/lap belt buckle locks in place when used, will not release; at times, will not buckle; checked by two separate dealers, unable to duplicate problem, seat belts working normal.
Seat belts will not retract.also, seat belt is loose onconsumer. Contacted dealer.
Driver's shoulder harness failed to hold driver secure during rollover accident.
Driver's seat broke during vehicle rollover, causing driver to be ejected out rear window of vehicle, resulting in death.*skd
Front passenger's seat does not stay in place,when pulled back.
Loose bolt on rear seat
Car spun out of control, hitting a telephone pole, due to ball joint failure, air bags failed and the seat broke.
Driver's seat back failed during above accident, causing seat to recline.
Brake vibrate and pulsate due to warped rotors.
Check brake pulsation, causing warped, resurfaced once and replaced twice on a average of every six weeks.
On normal road conditions when applying the brakes there is a grinding noise like metal touching metal. The vehicle also shakes. Brake system has been replaced (4) times on one side within the last year and a half.
Poor abs performance. During vehicle operation, when the brakes are applied, the vehicle pulls to the right then to the left. Also the brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to come to a complete halt or stop.
Abs: passengers airbag did not deploy during frontal collision; vehicle hit curb while existing off ramp; brakes failed; no braking effect; no warning.tt
While driving about (35) mph there was a metal sound like,something broke and at that moment the vehicle went all over the road and it was tottaly uncontrollable.braking ability was only on the front wheels. The vehicle hit a curb and dirt wall.
Anti-lock brakes failed prior to recall, owner was not notified by mitsubishi of recall (94v-149.002).
Abs system failed.
Abs brake failure due to defective controller. Dealer wants 0vr$1300 to replace controller.
Abs non-functioning, brakes work ok but lock, dealer quoted $3000 for repair!!
Abs light continually is on due to failure of the control unit.
Consumer was trying to stop,abs brakes failed, hitv another car head-on.
Owner states that she had work done on her brakes 5 times until she had total brake failure,causing an accident. She is unaware of the type of braking system she has, but she notes that vehicle does not stop.
Abs non-functioning, brakes work ok but lock, dealer quoted $3000 for repair!!
Brake failure, pedal faded, impact 6:00 position while driving, speed 5 mph.tt
When applyingthe brakes one canhear a noise coming from the brakes. Feels like when applying the brakes the back of the vehicle hops up and down.
While traveling down road, vehicle came to an abrupt stop. Please describe details.tt
The brakes completely failed.also, brake light came on/off
Failure on the brake system, cannot stop the vehicle at times, the brakes are also sticking.
Failure on the brake system, cannot stop the vehicle at times, the brakes are also sticking.
Brake system failure, dealer had to replace the entire brake system, including rotors, pads, and caliper.
Failure on the brake system, cannot stop the vehicle at times, the brakes are also sticking.
Brake system failure, dealer had to replace the entire brake system, including rotors, pads, and caliper.
Front end misalignment, causing premature tire wear, also pulsating brakes and replaced belts and horn.
When applying the brakes, the vehicle's brakes failed.please describe.
Brake failure.
Vehicle hesitates when he appliesbrakes and driving the vehicle at 4omph.
Every 4,000 miles the brake rotors and calipers are wearing out, need to be replaced .
Front caliper seized, causing vibration.
Three times there has been a problem with a rattle in the calipers and the calipers come loose. Please describe.tt
Rotors on the vechile continue to warp because the brakes are overheating. Rotors and pads have been replaced at least (6) or (7) times since purchasing the vehicle on 7/8/95. Calipers, rotors and padsreplaced on 2/21/96 at 34,000 miles.
Rotors on the vechile continue to warp because the brakes are overheating. Rotors and pads have been replaced at least (6) or (7) times since purchasing the vehicle on 7/8/95. Calipers, rotors and padsreplaced on 2/21/96 at 34,000 miles.
The brakes have been replaced 4 times. The problem is in the front brakes. The rotors have been replaced as well as the pads. Please describe.tt
Brake pads failed, causing vibration when applied.
Brake pads have been replaced at 11298, 22344, 30612, and 45700
Brake pads failed and replaced.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Front brake rotors warped/replaced.also, battery failure and fuel leak.
Brake rotors failed and replaced.
When driving on the highway applied the brakes and car vibrated on three occasions,took car to dealer, he said that the rotors were warped.
Excessive wear of front brake rotors. This is the third incident.tt
I have had to replace 3 brand new batteries which were still under warranty, because they were totally drained.i believe there is something wrong with the electrical system.there is nothing that i have done that should have caused the batteries to die.the blower on the air conditioner/heat doesn't work and the dealer states that they can't find anything wrong with it.the cover of the passenger side airbag is prying up from the dashboard.i have had the brakes replace 2 times all ready and now all the rotors are warped and need to be replaced.i think this vehicle make has very serious defects and after reviewing other consumers problems.i'm very glad that i plan to sell mine very shortly.
The brakes have been replaced 4 times. The problem is in the front brakes. The rotors have been replaced as well as the pads. Please describe.tt
Engine completely failed at 75000 miles. Records kept and maitained according to manufacturer. They would not replace it. I had to 1300+ to get it fixed. Now i have been told i need a new head gasket and i know it had been replaced 2 times since i have had it. I am having major problems with the brake system. I have had 2 new sets of rotors put on, rotors turned numerous times and it still shakes badly. Need to have them recall this problems, cause everyone i have talked to has the same problem.
Rotors on the vechile continue to warp because the brakes are overheating. Rotors and pads have been replaced at least (6) or (7) times since purchasing the vehicle on 7/8/95. Calipers, rotors and padsreplaced on 2/21/96 at 34,000 miles.
Every 4,000 miles the brake rotors and calipers are wearing out, need to be replaced .
Warped front brake rotors, causing vehicle to shake/vibrate violently when braking from speeds above 40 mph. Almost lost control.
Replaced warped front brake rotors.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Master cylinder failedresultingin an accident; also replaced front brake rotors;vehicle hesitates/bucks on acceleration and has fast idle; also, horns inoperable and replaced both rear hatch struts.
Master cylinder failedresultingin an accident; also replaced front brake rotors;vehicle hesitates/bucks on acceleration and has fast idle; also, horns inoperable and replaced both rear hatch struts.
Brake pedal rod switchat master cylinder was out of adjustment.
Problem has been on going for 2.5 months. Dealer has had car for over a month and has been unable to diagnos or cure the problem. I've spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on fixes that they have recommended. None have worked and their corporate has not given me any support in this matter. When the failure occurs the car's engine shuts off with no warning. Power steering and brakes go out rendering the vehicle a hazard to myself and all other drivers around my on busy hwys. If there is any assistance that your organization can provide me i would greatly appreciate it! tks for your time and consideration.
Brake booster failed under extreme braking condition to avoid a accident.vehicle was unable to stop due to failure.
When engaging clutch, vehicle will stall w/locking of steering. Owner has other description.tt
Driver was turning corner at approximately 5mph when steering wheel locked up causing vehicle to side swipe another car.vehicle was taken in 6/29/99 for recall sr-99-007 and for second recall on 4/13/01 for sr-01-007, lower lateral arm ball joint.dealer was informed of steering problem which seemed to occur when raining.accident occured after several days of intermittent rain.ironically, received letter on the same day as accident from local dealer stating "we understand the inconvenience that came along with your recent safety notification letter.mitsubishi motors is concerned for your safety and i urge you to bring your vehicle in for a free inspection.we want you to feel confident about owning a mitsubishi and we're committed to maintaining your safety and trust. "
Son was driving vehicle & was turning round a curb whenvehicle failed to respond tosteering. Steering wheel locked up, lost control of vehicle & hit a fence. Had appliedbrakes which stoppedvehicle suddenly. Driver hit head on windshield due to air bag not deploying. Was able to back vehicle up & steering worked okay. Had emergency room treatment & released.
Noise in steering column when turning left or right, lubed.tt
Problem has been on going for 2.5 months. Dealer has had car for over a month and has been unable to diagnos or cure the problem. I've spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars on fixes that they have recommended. None have worked and their corporate has not given me any support in this matter. When the failure occurs the car's engine shuts off with no warning. Power steering and brakes go out rendering the vehicle a hazard to myself and all other drivers around my on busy hwys. If there is any assistance that your organization can provide me i would greatly appreciate it! tks for your time and consideration.
Upon driving my vehicle 5/12/99 the drivebelt began shredding.5/13/99 the problem fixed with both belts being replaced.whiledriving on 5/14/99 a belt fell off, resulting both belts gone and loss of a/cas well as power steering.problem fixed again with mechanic suggesting that belts may not have fit properly and replaced with factory parts.5/25/99while driving i noticed a loss in power steering and a/c again i immediately inspected and saw the belts once again missing.frusterated i went the nearest dealership and asked what may be wrong with the car.the service advisor brought to my attention that there is a bulletin regarding that one of the pulleys on the drive system losses alignment and causes the belts to fall off.the remedy is to apply shimms to bringall pulleys in alignment at a cost of approximatley $200.00 for labor.why is this not a recall and what is a bulletin for if we are not informed till its more expensive. When driving and the belts fell off i lost my power steering too.
Had to replace the steering power belt two times.tt
The vehicles power steering belt keeps coming off and causing loss of steering. Please describe.tt
The vehicles power steering belt keeps coming off and causing loss of steering. Please describe.tt
The power steering belt came off three times .tt
While pulling away from a stop sign the inner tie rod fell out of the car and caused no steering and no brakes.please describe.
Strut towers (just underneath the hood) are rusting. It's as if the vehicle is rusting from the inside out. Vehicle will no longer pass inspection. The rest of the vehicle is absolutely fine.
Passenger door would not open. *tw
Two months prior to my inquiry into this matter my drivers side door handle became detached with no excessive force involved.taken as a typical occurrence inquiry to the dealership was never made.however, 2 weeks ago the passenger side door handle became disconnected in the same manner.after phoning the dealership and mitsubishi hot line i was informed that this has been an on going problem, yet ther have been no recalls incurred. Resulting in my out of pocket expense in theamout of over 250 dollars.my question is that if this has been an ongoing probelm,why should the consumer be held responsible for the manufacturer's defefct.i would appreciate a timely investigation into this matter and aprompt response to the email address listed above, as i feel a faulty manufacturing defect should not beat fault of the comsumer.regardsj. Joseph.
Driver's side door handle broke off on several occasions.this usally happened when the consumer was trying to open the car door.
On two occasions my driver's side door handle has broken off when opening the door. I've heard that this is an ongoing problem for the mitsubishi but there has never been anything done to correct this problem. If a recall or reimbursement isn't done, can't they at least make the handles better with some kind of metal reinforcement inside the handle structure instead of just making them out of a rigid plastic??
Outside door handle broke when owner tried to open door. *dsh
Electric locks continually failing.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
1995 mitsubishi eclipse. Both outside door handles have broken off just from everyday use. Drivers side when the car was three years old. The passenger side in november of 2007. If they decide to break at the same time you would be trapped inside your car in case of an accident. The replacement cost is about $200.00 per incident to include painting and installation. This seems to be a constant problem with the 1995 through 1999 eclipse.
Door handle on 1995 mitsibishi eclipse broke when trying to enter vehicle.. No abnormal pressure.. Just snapped off.. Plastic?? why is this so cheap?
Master cylinder failedresultingin an accident; also replaced front brake rotors;vehicle hesitates/bucks on acceleration and has fast idle; also, horns inoperable and replaced both rear hatch struts.
Side panel on driver's side has come away from the body of vehicle.
After nearly six years of ownership, the skirts around the car are collapsing, the plastic pins holding them in place have deteriorated and i have lost the right hand passenger side skirt altogether. Mitshubishi refuses to replace it or fix the rest so that they won't fall either. I am facing having to purchase a full new set. This is not wear and tear as when the paint finally peels off, they should not have used poor equipment and i have noticed their newer versions no longer have the removable skirts.
The contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse.the contact stated that when attempting a turn or driving over a road bump, the vehicle would make a squealing and popping noise.also, the vehicle would pull to the left abnormally.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 00v421001 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), but was advised by the dealer that the vin was not associated with the recall.the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 149,000 and the current mileage was 149,300. The vin was unavailable.
While driving at 40 mph lost control due to vibration. Consumer ran into a cement block.
All four strutswere leaking fluid,.also, all four struts need to be changed. Contacted dealer, and they were not willing to do anything.
While driving vehicleconstantly vibrated.
Vechile shakes very hard while driving at any speed.tt
Front suspension spongy. *sd
Dealerships make no effort to solve problems, simply say that they don't see it upon inspection.
The head gasket is blown, and front end will not stay aligned, and there are other problems.tt
Misalignment, causing vehicle to pull left/right.
Vehicle vibrates at hwy speeds.
Front wheel center hub blew off due to overheating condition.also vehicle vibrates at certain speeds.tt
Front end misalignment, causing premature tire wear, also pulsating brakes and replaced belts and horn.
The car was recalled last year,we took it to murphy mitsubishi in pelham,alabama and we were refused service.three weeks later the control arm ball joint broke and my wife had an accident costing us hundreds in damages.
The right tire fell offwhile pulling out of a parking lot.day toyota replaced the ball joint & arm.mitsubishi dealer examined the car & stated otherball joint was cracked.mitubishi will not reimburse for replacement of 2nd ball joint, even though this was a recall.
While driving car front wheel separated at ball joint and vehicle came crashing down causing damage to arm assemble spindle hub and other front end components.
Consume r was traveling about 35mph on highway both front ball joints broke. Also, both left and right front axles broke .has contacted the manufacturer. There were no injuries.
Consumer contacteddealer in reference to nhtsa recall99v066001/manufacturer's recallsr99-002. Dealer inspectedpart, no parts. Has contacted a dealer, dealer has noticedlower ball joint boot has started to separate which could cause a crash, dealer refusedto repair recall work. Please provide any further details.
While driving car front wheel separated at ball joint and vehicle came crashing down, causing damage to arm assembly spindle/ hub and other front end components.
Ball joints broke due to poor alignment.
Component related to recall 00v421001 forlower ball joint interacts with lower compression arm infront suspension, which also needs to be replaced.compression arm is not considered part ofrecall, and will cost additional to be replaced.please describe details.
Prior to recall notification (00v421001 and 99v066001) consumer experienced numerous problems with ball joints and his out of pocket expenses has been about $2000.00, consumer requests reimbursement.
Lower control arm/ball joint broke.dealer has repairedvehicle.
While driving at 25 mph the lower control arm separated and falled off the vehicle without prior warning.
Prior to recall(sr-01-007) while pulling out from a stop sign, consumer states it seemed that vehicle had fallen into a hole, when consumer got out of vehicle the tire was lying sideways under the vehicle, vehicle was towed and consumer was informed that the right front axle had lost its seal in the incident, consumer informed dealership that the part that they are recalling was already replaced.
The contact owns a 1995 mitsubishi eclipse turbo gts.when the tires were aligned, the mechanic stated that the wheels were falling off of the vehicle due to the suspension:front: control arm lower ball joints and that they appear as though they were not replaced. The dealer provided proof that the lower ball joints were replaced.the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 152,000.the engine size is not available.
Both front lower control arms failed prior to recall notice 99v-066.nlm
Recall 99v 066-001/lower ball joint : while drivingat approximately 30 mph the lowerball joint separated. Manufacturer notified, and informedconsumer that vehicle was part of recall, but refused to honor recallbecause if lower ball joint was damaged, it would have separated a long time ago.
When driving steering wheel felt real loose.dealer stated lower ball joints failed.
On august 8, 2001, i took my eclipse to jerry's mitsubishi in baltimore, md to have the independent front control arm and lower ball joint repaired as a result of nhtsa recall 00v421001.according to the statement of work, the defective parts were replaced and repairs made according to the recall notice.on june 9, 2002, the right front ball joint/independent front control failed during a slow speed turn of less than 15 miles per hour.as a result of the failure, the car abruptly stopped.upon inspection, the right wheel had separated from the control arm and was jammed in the front wheel housing.at this point the car was inoperable.service was requested.the car was towed to apple auto, baltimore, md (410-488-8788).in conversations with dave, the auto technician at apple, it was determined that the ball joint had failed, the control arm had failed, and that the bearings would need to be replaced.there remains the possibility that the axle will need to be replaced, but that cannotbedone until the car is in a driveable condition.
Consumerhad received a recallnotice for control arm, but did take vehicle right away forrepairs. 30 days later control arms had fallen off vehicle. While the consumer as travelling, the right front control arm and the wheel fell off and the vehicle went out of control causing accident.during the accident, the front panel, mirror, the windshield and the rim were damaged.the consumer received recall on control armand the dealer denied him refund for repair cost on recall part which the consumer paid for before recall was issued.
Recall 99v066001/ manufacturer's recall sr99002. Consumer was traveling 50mph &ball joint on the right side came out and broke lower control arm, causingvehicle to run intoside ofbridge. Body shop that it was towed to would not touchvehicle.they said that manufacturer needed to fix it.onleft side was going to repaeat the same problem.
While driving the vehicle about 10mph thewheel turned inward due to a ball joint coming loose. Dealer has seen vehicle.
Lower ball jointseparated whileconsumer was pulling off from a stop sign, causing the front right wheel to break away from the vehicle. Consumer received an recall letter for the boot, but when the vehicle was taken to be repaired under the recall consumer was told that the ball joint boot was fine and did not need changing.
Recall sr-04-001:driving 35 mph front right lateral ball joint separated fromsocket causing lostof control.the consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding the ball joint, however the consumer can't afford the expense of having the vehicle towed to the dealer.
Recall # 99v066001 mitsubishi/lower ball joint boot: the lower control/ ball joint arm is loose, but not damaged.dealerstated that because the lower control arm is loose and not damaged consumer will have to pay $500.00 to correct the problem.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notification, however is denied reimbursement due to location of repair.(99v-066) *mjs
Consumer contacteddealer in reference to recallnhtsa 99v066001/ manufacturer's recall sr-99-002 concerning lower ball joint failure.dealer and manufacturer refused to correct the recall due tovehicle being salvaged. Please provide any further details.
Component related to recall 00v421001 forlower ball joint interacts with lower compression arm infront suspension, which also needs to be replaced.compression arm is not considered part ofrecall, and will cost additional to be replaced.please describe details.
While making a turn, vehicle made a very loud cracking noise and vehicle fell to ground, consumer had no control of steering, car came to a complete stop after skidding a long distance across two lanes,after getting out of car consumer noticed left front wheel was at an awkward angle,about 45 degrees from vertical and the whole front left side of the car was on the ground, wheel was still attached to car, after having car towed was adc by mechanic that ball joint separated from the lower arm which caused the wheel to pull away from the car and crash to the ground,consumer found website that stated there was a recall on this part, but was adv by mitsubushi that vehicle had already been looked at in november 1999 which included inspecting parts and only replacing what was damaged,consumer went back to website and found another recall notice that superceded the previous recall notice and this recall went out in 2000,consumer was adv by mitsubishi that they knew nothing of the recall,and said they could not make another recall on the same part they already recalled, he was adv that maybe nhtsa was updating website page,consumer was adv by mitsubishi to call nhtsa to found out was going on. *
Nhtsa recall # 99 v 066 001, lower ball joint failure; on above date consumer contacted a dealerconcerning recall received, and was informed recall wasalreadydone on aug. 28, 1999. Consumer would like nhtsa help on this matter and provide information on how can this be done if recall wasreceived on sept. 4,1999.
When driving at any speed and making any type of turn,there is a clicking noise coming from under the vehicledue tolower control arm/ball joint breaking.consumer is again having problems with with the lower control arm/ ball joint.
Car spun out of control, hitting a telephone pole, due to ball joint failure, air bags failed and the seat broke.
While driving, consumer hit a puddle of water and vehicle hydroplaned, consumer lost control and vehicle slid sideways and went off the roadway, vehicle flipped over and came to a rest, vehicle was totalled, now consumer has received recall 00v421 regarding the lower lateral arm ball joint and he feels this may have been the cause of his accident and is requesting compensation.
Vehicle was parked ingarage for a 1 hour.consumer's dog was scratching ondoor when consumer openeddoor and flames bursted through.vehicle and home, both were destroyed byfire. Consumer was unaware there was a problemno contactwas made to the manufacturer.6 months later , consumer received a recall 00v421001/ manufacturer's recall sr01-007 concerninglower left ball joint.consumer just received the arson investigator's report determining that lower left quadrant of the vehicle was cause offire.please add the vin# and mileage.
Recall 99v066001, lower ball joint failed.dealer replaced parts included in recall, and charged owner for the recall.
While driving, consumer hit a puddle of water and vehicle hydroplaned, consumer lost control and vehicle slid sideways and went off the roadway, vehicle flipped over and came to a rest, vehicle was totalled, now consumer has received recall 00v421 regarding the lower lateral arm ball joint and he feels this may have been the cause of his accident and is requesting compensation.
Consumer was sent nhtsa recall99v066001/manufacturer'srecall sr9902, upper control arm-ball joints. Prior to taking vehicle for repairs, the left front wheel separated, causing loss of vehicle control. Vehicle traveling at approximately 25 mph and hit a small bump, when the left front wheel collapsed.the steering wheel turned all the way to the left and vehicle skidded across two lanes. Consumer contacted dealer to have vehicle repaired, dealer charged consumer for correction.
While traveling at 35 mph consumer heard a clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The ball joint unexpectedly fell off, causing consumer to lose control of the vehicle and crashed into the side of the road. Dealer was informed by consumer.
The consumer received a recall notice # 00v421001. While on his way to the dealer driving approximately 55 mph, the front left ball joint broke, he lost control of the vehicle and skidded off the road into a cornfield. When he went to dealer, they told him that they would not service the vehicle for the recall or cover the damages.
Cap of driver's side rear strut tower failed. Car skidded because the spring and shock were released. Replacement parts were secured from dealer which advised this is a recurring problem with this car.
My son was in an accident due to the recall which we were never informed about. He was driving on a straight away for about 20 feet when he felt a pop like he got a flat tire and then he lost all control of his car which did a 180* spin and slif into bushes after hitting a small curb. His tire was sideways, when advised there was alot of damage i found out they had a recall on this make and vin# which we were never notified about and asked a mechanic if this could of caused his accident and was told most definately. My son missed hitting a tree by 24 inches. I want his car fixed and the insurance company taken care of for the deductible and to make sure he won't get a surcharge on his policy for a manufactureres defect which resulted in an accident. My son went to vermont last weekend and i can't bare the thought if this had happened on the highway.
Whilevehicle was being driven front driver's side tire blewout, causing loss of power steering control.please give any further details.
Sidewall separation on 4 tires over a 3 month period.(tiresize: 20555z16)( dot number:tire size: 20555z16 )
Pe00 020 ; consumer was traveling about 20mph on the highway and felt the vehicle vibrating. Reachinga bridge, tire poppedand right rear tire tread separated.consumer contacted firestone, andan attendant told her that her vehicle wasn't included.
Vehicle revved from idle to about 2000-3000 rpms while driving. Also, check engine light would come on.
Engine check light comes on/off.
Engine light came on.
I have had to replace 3 brand new batteries which were still under warranty, because they were totally drained.i believe there is something wrong with the electrical system.there is nothing that i have done that should have caused the batteries to die.the blower on the air conditioner/heat doesn't work and the dealer states that they can't find anything wrong with it.the cover of the passenger side airbag is prying up from the dashboard.i have had the brakes replace 2 times all ready and now all the rotors are warped and need to be replaced.i think this vehicle make has very serious defects and after reviewing other consumers problems.i'm very glad that i plan to sell mine very shortly.
Since october 2001, my eclipse has been stalling without warning. Both the ``check engine'' and ``oil'' lights illuminate and i lose control of the vehicle as it slows to a stop. This has happened to me while driving 65 mph on the freeway. Each time, i've nearly been rear-ended. Several mechanics have run diagnostic checks on my car. But the problem has never been detected. Meanwhile, my car continues to cut out when least expected and regardless of speed. I wish this problem could be diagnosed as i see from other complaints that i'm not the only one driving a death trap.
Fixed numerous times but keeps going out.no safety defect mentioned.
Check engine light comes on.
Engine leaks oil. *sd
Vehicle revved from idle to about 2000-3000 rpms while driving. Also, check engine light would come on.
Consumer put gear into reverse and car accelerated, so she suddenly put gear into drive and it accelerated also. Then vehicle crashed into a pole. No pressure was applied to gas. Car was totaled.
While driving at 55 mph on wet pavement vehicle accelerated, causing the consumer to lose controland hit some trees.
Consumer states that the cruise control went out, causing the acceleratortogo down to the floor. The dealer disconnected the cruise control cables. Owner states that vehicle is still not repaired .
Master cylinder failedresultingin an accident; also replaced front brake rotors;vehicle hesitates/bucks on acceleration and has fast idle; also, horns inoperable and replaced both rear hatch struts.
When window fogs up and turns on defogger, it increases fogging for a short period, impairs vision; nearly caused accident.tt
Heater switch sticks. *sd
Windows adjusted due to noise. *sd
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Sunroof when opened all the way creates noise.
Sunroof does not close completely by motor, and need allan wrench to close it; power door locks do not work; window glass rattles and is loose at weatherstrip;fuel vapors smelled periodically, particularly on hot days; horn works intermittently; a/c compressor bearing failed; burns oil (mechanic said needs valve job); brake rotors overheat constantly, causing vibration during braking.have had them resurfaced numerous times and replaced once.
Sunroof rattles when closed. *sd
Driver's side window is loose from inside of door panel, andwindow will shake when consumer is driving. Contacted dealer.
Passenger window unwinds automatically.
Windshield washer jet clogged. *sd
Rear windshield washer freezes in cold weather.
While driving 20 mph consumer applied the brakesand driver's side wheel collapsed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over.consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanicdetermined that wheel assemblyand other parts needed to be replaced.
While grand daughter was driving down the street she heard something popping,andright front wheel broke away fromvehicle. She wasleft hangingupside down, andreceivied some minor injuries.the air bags failed to deploy during the accident.the dealer did a diagnostic test on the vehicle but the customer never heard from the dealer since then.they could have defaulted.
Front wheel center hub blew off due to overheating condition.also vehicle vibrates at certain speeds.tt
Penske service center said all 4 rims bent when brought in for alignment - i do normal driving and have not hit any pot holes - dealer checked and said all 4 wheels were fine and within specs, after dealing with them for 3 weeks. 6 days after i got it back from them my left front tire blew out at 70mph on a busy highway. This was 6 days after they said everything was fine when they checked tires and rims. Dealer says that it could have been a nail in my tire, but there was no nail to be found? dealer has the car right now. Car still shimmies and the cause is soft alloys used in the manufacture of the rims. Rims bend very easily and is a major safety hazard. Check to see how many nhtsa consumer reports there are on mitsubishi rims. Way to many! why do you do nothing about it? have built website to inform the public at http://www.mitsubishicars.org- dealer and mitsubishi refuses to do anything about it. Research on the internet also shows many, many people having the same trouble. These wheels should be recalled. Pictures of my tire and rims can be found at http://www.mitsubishicars.org/mitsu/proof.html - oh and you can also find some consumer complaints about the same defects. These are european wheels and they are not safe. Have the marking jll on them, the jll is like the dot symbol in the states. (tiresize: 205/75r16)
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