5.3

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,000 miles

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problem #3

Mar 022003

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles
The vehicle leaked transmission fluid, and the rag top roof leaked water when it rained. Dealer repaired both problems six times.

- Beaver Falls, PA, USA

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problem #2

Jun 172002

Eclipse

  • miles
Convertible top would not close during a rain storm. Manufacturer was contacted.

- Odenton, MD, USA

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problem #1

Nov 011999

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer is concerned at this point every times it rains convertible roof leaks. Interior seats are detroyed. She went to the dealership, and mechanic told her that the roof will leak as long as she has the vehicle.

- West Columbia, SC, USA

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