4.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,453 miles

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problem #3

Jan 022004

Eclipse

  • 76,360 miles
Crankshaft has repositioned itself causing the clutch to become inoperative.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 211999

Eclipse

  • miles
42 days after the purchase of my vehicle(used), I stopped at a stop sign and could not go into 1st gear to pull forward. The car wouldn't go into any gear while the car was running. After having it towed back to the dealership, they told me the clutch "exploded." I was treated very poorly at the dealership, they accused me of doing the damage and charged me for the repairs. Exactly one year later the throw out bearing went out on the year old clutch. I went to another repairman after the dealership would not honor the warranty.

- Benton, IL, USA

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problem #1

Dec 211998

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
Clutch line has blown, causing the vehicle to completely shut down. Dealer replaced the short block which only temporarily remedied the problem. Cause unknown.

- Fort Knox, KY, USA

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