10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
165,000 miles

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problem #1

May 242019

Eclipse

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owned a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25-30 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle, the vehicle exited the roadway, ran into a swamp and crashed into several trees before coming to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that neither the driver's nor passenger's side frontal air bags deployed. Additionally, the seat belts were also inoperable. The contact stated that her head struck the windshield. A police report was filed. The driver and passenger sustained minor cuts and bruises but no broken bones. The paramedics were called to the scene however, the contact refused medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure, case number: 1-273146714. The approximate failure mileage 165,000. The vehicle was destroyed.

- Camden, NC, USA