10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Oct 102002

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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??

- Charleston, IL, USA

problem #7

Apr 012002

Eclipse

  • miles
Driver's side door handle broke off on several occasions. This usally happened when the consumer was trying to open the car door.

- Scaramento, CA, USA

problem #6

Aug 011999

Eclipse

  • miles
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 the amout 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 a prompt response to the email address listed above, as I feel a faulty manufacturing defect should not be at fault of the comsumer. Regards J. joseph.

- Pottstown, PA, USA

problem #5

Apr 172000

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
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.

- Fountain Inn, SC, USA

problem #4

Apr 172000

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
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.

- Fountain Inn, SC, USA

problem #3

Aug 091996

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
Electric locks continually failing.

- Appomattox, VA, USA

problem #2

Mar 071996

Eclipse

  • miles
Outside door handle broke when owner tried to open door.

- Severn, MD, USA

problem #1

Nov 011994

Eclipse

  • miles
Passenger door would not open.

- Baltimore , MD, USA