10.0

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

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problem #8

Dec 012001

Eclipse

  • miles
While driving vehicle began to loss power and would not accelerate above 15 mph, cause unknown.

- Bogart, GA, USA

problem #7

Mar 012001

Eclipse

  • miles
White smoke comes out of the tail pipe when vehicle is running. Engine is knocking and oil has to be put in vehicle every 3 days. Took to dealer, and they have not found cause.

- Suitland, MD, USA

problem #6

Jun 272001

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Oil leaks, antenna problems, fuel problem, meaning the car does not run correctly. Now the car does not work at all

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #5

Jan 011996

Eclipse

  • miles
While driving the vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Been to dealer several times, an D dealer cannot determine the cause.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #4

Feb 101999

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
I had many problems with this car. The first time happened Nov 1997, since I got the car in the spring of 1996, wee I kep my old car and the first winter I used this old car and my new car I kept in the garage. The problem really started the following winter. Every time that the temperure is under 30 degress my car start with the same problem. This car has been back to the dealer so many times. Well this is the problem that I have--- when I drive the car on cold weather the car as I de-press the clutch pedal to shift the idle drops to zero and stalls. This happen every time that I shift. The last time this happen I was on the highway on my way to work and I got into a car accident. Which right know I sufffer severe problems with my left lower back and shoulder. This was previously reported to your dept. Back in Nov. Of 1998. Please respond!!!!!!!!!

- Meriden, CT, USA

problem #3

Jul 031997

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle about 35 mph the comsumer had a brake problem. When stepping on brake pedal, trying to stop the vehicle, it took long time to st0P, and when stopping the brakes grabbed on the disc. Also front brakes ulsated/replaced front brake rotors. In addition, replaced rear main seal and oil seal and retorqued all mounting nuts and bolts due to front suspension noise.

- St. Charles, MO, USA

problem #2

Oct 011996

Eclipse Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehicle makes high screeching noise when it is cold.

- Winchester, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 011997

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Engine overheating.

- Yorba Linda, CA, USA