10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,375 miles

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problem #8

May 202007

Eclipse

  • 124,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The contact stated that the air conditioning condenser was not draining properly and would intermittently become clogged. The dealer advised they could drain and repair the failure at the owners expense. The manufacturer was contacted but would provide no assistance. The VIN was not available and the failure and current mileages were 124,000.

- Tamarac, FL, USA

problem #7

Mar 092001

Eclipse 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 100,000 miles
I have 2 complaints. My wheels were also dented and fractured upon inspection and had visible wear to my tires. Two different garages had stated to go to the dealer and check on it. They of course said there was no problem and just to buy new rims at $385 each or tires. Of course, after buying tires a few times, I just bought after market rims. The second complaint, is I have had visible corrosion on the battery cables on my car for years and asked the dealer if there was a reason so much is gathering, they advised no. Well, I have replaced the battery and still am having the same problems such as: Air conditioner goes out with the light blinking, car does not start, or while driving it will stall as well as run very sluggish. I have asked repeatedly if there is a problem and they stated not for my car, due to the date made. I find this a little odd, I have all the same problems of the 2000 Eclipse, however, my car was made "during the dates". my car is a 2000 Eclipse GT and my battery wires have shown visible signs of corrosion for years and not being a mechanic how would I have though anything different than changing the battery, as well as getting new tires and new after market rims for the same price as stock rims.

- Mechanicsburg, PA, USA

problem #6

Oct 212004

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The air conditioner compressor is "frozen".inspite of near perfect driving conditions and California weather. Headlights bulbs holders on both sides burned/melted. Both headlights inoperable. Same problem as NHTSA complaint id: 45076, and also id: 344396. Although I had both original factory installed bulbs.

- La Mirada, CA, USA

problem #5

May 252004

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 51,000 miles
When depressing the clutch while in motion the gear would not shift properly or not at all into first/second or third gear. This almost caused a vehicle crash. They informed consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The clutch problem was a daily intermittent problem. The A/C had gone out as well.

- Greenville, MS, USA

problem #4

Jul 032002

Eclipse

  • miles
A/C suction hose failure/coolant leaked out. Right out of warranty.

- Phenix City, AL, USA

problem #3

Aug 062001

Eclipse

  • miles
Air conditioner leaking fluid.

- Lapel, IN, USA

problem #2

Aug 312001

Eclipse

  • miles
Consumers daughter was driving, noticed black smoke coming through air conditioning vents, vehicle looked to be on fire, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they could not determine what had cause the fire. Prior to the fire, the engine would start, air condition was inoperative, sunroff was inoperative, mirror were inoperative, emergency brake was inoperative needed to be readjusted, fog lights stayed on even with the key out of ignition, windshield wiper was inoperative, cargo cover was loose, there was a problem with the power steering

- Blue Spring, MO, USA

problem #1

Oct 022001

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • miles
The air conditioner hose failed. Nlm

- Kirkland, WA, USA