10.0

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

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problem #6

Dec 312002

Eclipse

  • miles
Consumer stated water was leaking inside of the vehicle through the roof.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #5

Mar 101997

Eclipse

  • miles
Retracted convertible cover blows off in cross wind into traffic.

- Cambria, CA, USA

problem #4

Jul 072000

Eclipse

  • miles
Whenever it rained water poured in where convertible clips were located. Driver/passenger side would get very wet. Pouch of water would develop between the back seat & the trunk. Speakers in the rear would get wet. Have taken to dealership at least 11 times & each time the mechanic was suppose to correct the problem, but it was never resolved.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #3

Oct 051999

Eclipse

  • miles
Two top brackets in the convertible top have bent, preventing top from lowering completely. I was told by the dealer that this is a very common problem caused by stretching in a pair of straps in the top. These straps have been replaced in subsequent models. If this is a known design failure, do I as the consumer have any recourse in having this repaired?

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #2

Mar 301999

Eclipse

  • miles
Convertible top allows water to leak under seal, when vehicle is driven then water spills onto driver which causes an unsafe condition / Mitsubishi is uncooperative in correcting problem..... also, we have discussed problem with other Eclipse owners and they have reported same problem(s). The faulty top appears as though Mitsubishi has a serious design problem. Besides the safety issue I have had to replace the radio, carpet and mats at only 30,000 miles.a high and unecessary expense due to water damage. After reporting safety issue to Mitsubishi no-one has contacted me.clearly we have a car company that just does not care about its customers.

- Highpoint, NC, USA

problem #1

Nov 011999

Eclipse

  • miles
Convertible top bracket is bent ; was told it is a common problem; top will not drop completely; defective brackets in frame of top.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA