9.8

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

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problem #3

Jul 011999

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 1,000 miles
I own a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse gsx all-wheel-drive. I have a leak in the transfer case, which prematurely causes wear on the case housing and can lead to a part failure resulting in wheel lockage while driving. This is a huge safety hazard and the dealership in my area has ignored my concerns and causing me grow very concerned when I drive my vehicle. Can you please intervene here and have them fix this problem?

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

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problem #2

Jan 172001

Eclipse 4WD Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While driving about 65 mph manual transmission will stay in one gear, and clutch pedal will always go to floor and will stay there until engine is turned off, then restarted. Vehicle will start working again. The dealer replaced master and slave cylinder. Transfer case leaks and the consumer was still experiencing gear shifting problem.

- Topeka, KS, USA

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problem #1

Sep 011997

Eclipse 4WD

  • miles
Transfer case seal leaks.

- Rutland, MA, USA

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