Wiring harness for headlamps overheated and melted, resulting in both headlamps failing. Neither regular or high beams work. Repair cost $300. Apparently this is a common problem. Mitsubishi should repair this design defect at its own expense.

- Ft Michell, KY, USA

The right front headlight of my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse burned out. After taking the vehicle to a mechanic it was revealed that the plastic holding the bulb had melted. The bulb could not be replaced without more extensive work.

- Maitland, FL, USA

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse headlamp connector failure. Both headlamp connectors melted.

- Somers, CT, USA

Both the right and left headlamp on my wife's 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse stopped working (both high and low beams) at the exact same time. Upon investigating, we found that all fuses were ok, but the headlamp wiring harnesses had melted. This is the same problem that has been reported in case numbers 10145878, 10111932, and 10100237. If this problem occured in the middle of a night-time drive, it could create a very dangerous situation.

- Loveland, OH, USA

I purchased a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT in 2001 and recently the left head lamp dimmed and I thought the head lamp needed to be replaced. I purchased a new bulb only to discover the head lamp harness had been melted. Shortly there after I driving home after sunset and both head lamps went out. All I could do was turn on my fog lamps to get light to see where I was going. I live in rural area and without any street lamps I could not even see the road. Once I arrived home I had my husband check the head lamp and the right head lamp harness is now melted as well. Mitsubishi should be held accountable for defective parts and design. I am very thankful that both my children had not been in the car with me when the head lamps decided to go. Additionally, my husband did verify that the fuses were not blown. I have read of others with the same year and model Eclipse with the same problem.

- Pekin, IN, USA

I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. I had a defective headlight wiring harness that overheated and melted.I had it replaced at schaumburg Mitsubishi. I do not have the old part.

- Mt Prospect, IL, USA

Both headlights failed while driving the car at night. Told by dealership that the connections to the bulbs had melted and that this was a defect in the design. Left to drive with out any headlights.

- Canandaigua, NY, USA

The plastic socket that the light bulbs screw into are rusted and corroded. This caused headlights to malfunction while driving.

- Bethleham, PA, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- White Plains, NY, USA

Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to NHTSA recall 99V305000/manufacturer's recall SR98002. Vehicle was at the dealer all day, recall work was not completed.

- Stow, OH, USA