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15V338000 Jun 2, 2015 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured...

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Jan 18, 2017 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO AN INTERNAL SPRING FRACTURING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V011001 (POWER TRAIN)....

Jan 18, 2017 Power Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED DUE TO AN INTERNAL SPRING FRACTURING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V011001 (POWER TRAIN)....

Aug 26, 2015 Electrical System 315,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A TUNE UP AND THE FAILURE CODES FOR P0301, P0401, AND THE EGR APPEARED. THE CODES WERE CLEARED, BUT THE P0301 FAILURE CODE REAPPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE...

Aug 26, 2015 Electrical System 315,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A TUNE UP AND THE FAILURE CODES FOR P0301, P0401, AND THE EGR APPEARED. THE CODES WERE CLEARED, BUT THE P0301 FAILURE CODE REAPPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE...

Jul 23, 2015 Visibility/wiper 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY AND STRUCK THE CONTACT ON THE BRIDGE OF HER NOSE, BREAKING HER GLASSES. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND REPOSITIONED THE SUN VISOR BACK ON THE CLIPS. THE CONTACT SUS...

Jul 23, 2015 Visibility/wiper 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE SUN VISOR OPENED INDEPENDENTLY AND STRUCK THE CONTACT ON THE BRIDGE OF HER NOSE, BREAKING HER GLASSES. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND REPOSITIONED THE SUN VISOR BACK ON THE CLIPS. THE CONTACT SUS...

Dec 14, 2014 Steering

WAS DRIVING AND AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *TR

Dec 14, 2014 Service Brakes

WAS DRIVING AND AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *TR

Dec 14, 2014 Wheels

WAS DRIVING AND AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *TR

Dec 14, 2014 Steering

WAS DRIVING AND AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *TR

Dec 14, 2014 Service Brakes

WAS DRIVING AND AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *TR

Dec 14, 2014 Wheels

WAS DRIVING AND AS I WAS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. *TR

Mar 28, 2014 Power Train 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FROM THE HIGHWAY ON AN OFF RAMP AT 50 MPH, ENGINE (RPM) STARTED BOGGING DOWN, THEN BOTH FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP TO A SCREECHING HALT. I ALMOST SLIDE OFF THE RAMP AND ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY A SEMI TRUCK BEHIND ME. FRONT TIRES WERE LOCKED UP, WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT ...

Mar 28, 2014 Power Train 110,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING FROM THE HIGHWAY ON AN OFF RAMP AT 50 MPH, ENGINE (RPM) STARTED BOGGING DOWN, THEN BOTH FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP TO A SCREECHING HALT. I ALMOST SLIDE OFF THE RAMP AND ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY A SEMI TRUCK BEHIND ME. FRONT TIRES WERE LOCKED UP, WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF THE ROAD AND WOULD NOT ...

Mar 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 148,000 mi

THE FUEL FILLER NECK RUSTS SEVERELY AROUND THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO LEAK ON THE GROUND AND GASOLINE VAPORS TO ESCAPE. THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY IS CONSTRUCTED OUT OF METAL AND INCLUDES A LARGE TUBE/PIPE FOR THE FUEL TO ENTER THE GAS TANK, AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER SMALL...

Mar 27, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 148,000 mi

THE FUEL FILLER NECK RUSTS SEVERELY AROUND THE PASSENGER REAR TIRE CAUSING LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL TO LEAK ON THE GROUND AND GASOLINE VAPORS TO ESCAPE. THE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY IS CONSTRUCTED OUT OF METAL AND INCLUDES A LARGE TUBE/PIPE FOR THE FUEL TO ENTER THE GAS TANK, AS WELL AS SEVERAL OTHER SMALL...

Oct 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO START AND EXHIBITED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED, IT WOULD SPUTTER AND STALL SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DEALER COULD NO...

Oct 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO START AND EXHIBITED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED, IT WOULD SPUTTER AND STALL SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DEALER COULD NO...

Oct 20, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO START AND EXHIBITED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED, IT WOULD SPUTTER AND STALL SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DEALER COULD NO...

Oct 20, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 120,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS HESITANT TO START AND EXHIBITED AN OVERPOWERING GASOLINE ODOR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE STARTED, IT WOULD SPUTTER AND STALL SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DEALER COULD NO...

Mar 5, 2011 Air Bags Crash 168,000 mi

ON THE MORNING OF MARCH 3, 2011 I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK, SLAMMING INTO A CHEVROLET COBALT WHICH WAS LATER CITED FOR FAILURE TO YIELD. I WAS DRIVING A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT CONVERTIBLE AT THE POSTED SPEED OF 45 MPH. I SLID APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET BEFORE HITTING THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE COBA...

Mar 5, 2011 Air Bags Crash 168,000 mi

ON THE MORNING OF MARCH 3, 2011 I WAS INVOLVED IN A WRECK, SLAMMING INTO A CHEVROLET COBALT WHICH WAS LATER CITED FOR FAILURE TO YIELD. I WAS DRIVING A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT CONVERTIBLE AT THE POSTED SPEED OF 45 MPH. I SLID APPROXIMATELY 8 FEET BEFORE HITTING THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OF THE COBA...

Aug 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 64,526 mi

THE HEADLIGHT PLUG BURNED THE CONNECTION. THIS RESULTED IN A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF LIGHT OUTPUT/ NO HEADLIGHTS. THE PLASTIC PLUG IS ALSO MELTED, CAUSING A CONCERN FOR FIRE AND APPEARING THAT A SMALL FIRE MAY HAVE HAPPENED. *TR

Aug 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 64,526 mi

THE HEADLIGHT PLUG BURNED THE CONNECTION. THIS RESULTED IN A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF LIGHT OUTPUT/ NO HEADLIGHTS. THE PLASTIC PLUG IS ALSO MELTED, CAUSING A CONCERN FOR FIRE AND APPEARING THAT A SMALL FIRE MAY HAVE HAPPENED. *TR

Apr 15, 2010 Power Train 57,183 mi

ON 2/21/10 EARLY SUNDAY MORNING I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 55MI/HR WHEN MY MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE JUST STOPPED. IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS. THERE WAS NO NOISE OR SOUND OF ANY KIND TO INDICATE SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND SAT THERE FOR 3 1/...

Apr 15, 2010 Power Train 57,183 mi

ON 2/21/10 EARLY SUNDAY MORNING I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT APPROX. 55MI/HR WHEN MY MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE JUST STOPPED. IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS. THERE WAS NO NOISE OR SOUND OF ANY KIND TO INDICATE SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND SAT THERE FOR 3 1/...

Apr 5, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. HE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS CONTAMINATED AND NEEDED TO BE...

Apr 5, 2010 Power Train 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. HE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS CONTAMINATED AND NEEDED TO BE...

Apr 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,334 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. AFTER PARKING HER VEHICLE, SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE EXISTING RECALL APPLIED TO 2....

Apr 23, 2009 Electrical System 87,334 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. AFTER PARKING HER VEHICLE, SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE EXISTING RECALL APPLIED TO 2....

Apr 23, 2009 Wheels 65,056 mi

RIMS ON 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE WEAK, VERY CAREFULLY DROVE, HAD TO REPLACE ONE RIM AND OTHERS ARE ALL BENT. *TR

Apr 23, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,334 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. AFTER PARKING HER VEHICLE, SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE EXISTING RECALL APPLIED TO 2....

Apr 23, 2009 Electrical System 87,334 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. AFTER PARKING HER VEHICLE, SHE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE EXISTING RECALL APPLIED TO 2....

Apr 23, 2009 Wheels 65,056 mi

RIMS ON 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE WEAK, VERY CAREFULLY DROVE, HAD TO REPLACE ONE RIM AND OTHERS ARE ALL BENT. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE CLUTCH IS WEARING OUT FAST, IT SEEMS EVERY 1500 MILES A NEW CLUTCH IS NEEDED, TO ME IT THE HORSEPOWER OF THE ENGINE CAN ONLY BE BROUGHT TO THE ROAD AT THE EXPENSE OF EXCESSIVE FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH WEAR. *TR

Dec 1, 2008 Power Train 65,000 mi

THE CLUTCH IS WEARING OUT FAST, IT SEEMS EVERY 1500 MILES A NEW CLUTCH IS NEEDED, TO ME IT THE HORSEPOWER OF THE ENGINE CAN ONLY BE BROUGHT TO THE ROAD AT THE EXPENSE OF EXCESSIVE FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH WEAR. *TR

Nov 19, 2007 Exterior Lighting

ON MY 2001 ECLIPSE SPYDER, HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO GO OUT, BUT MOVING WIRE CONNECTION ON BACK OF HEADLAMPS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM MOMENTARILY. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY, AND ONE HEADLAMP STOPPED FUNCTIONING ALTOGETHER, AND NOW BOTH WENT OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING ALMOST GETTING INTO ...

Nov 19, 2007 Exterior Lighting

ON MY 2001 ECLIPSE SPYDER, HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO GO OUT, BUT MOVING WIRE CONNECTION ON BACK OF HEADLAMPS WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM MOMENTARILY. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY, AND ONE HEADLAMP STOPPED FUNCTIONING ALTOGETHER, AND NOW BOTH WENT OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING ALMOST GETTING INTO ...

Oct 30, 2007 Structure 50,000 mi

BODY PAINT ON HOOD AND TRUNK ARE DETERIORATING TO THE POINT THAT THERE ARE HUGE WHITE PATCHES SHOWING THROUGH THE BLACK PAINT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WASHED AND WAXED AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS. THE PAINT WAS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE WHEN IT WAS APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE IN THE FACTORY. I CONT...

Oct 30, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

VEHICLE STATED CLEARLY ON WINDOW STICKER THAT VEHICLE INCLUDED A STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM IS NOW RUSTING. *TR

Oct 30, 2007 Structure 50,000 mi

BODY PAINT ON HOOD AND TRUNK ARE DETERIORATING TO THE POINT THAT THERE ARE HUGE WHITE PATCHES SHOWING THROUGH THE BLACK PAINT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WASHED AND WAXED AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH FOR THE PAST 6 YEARS. THE PAINT WAS OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE WHEN IT WAS APPLIED TO THE VEHICLE IN THE FACTORY. I CONT...

Oct 30, 2007 Structure 30,000 mi

VEHICLE STATED CLEARLY ON WINDOW STICKER THAT VEHICLE INCLUDED A STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE ENTIRE SYSTEM IS NOW RUSTING. *TR

Oct 16, 2007 Visibility 95,262 mi

I. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE ARE: 1. I WASHED AND WAXED MY CAR ON A REGULAR BASIS. 2. I DROVE MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR. *TR II. FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: 1. THE PASSENGER SIDE MOLDING ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD OFFICIALLY CALLED THE A PILLA...

Oct 16, 2007 Structure 95,262 mi

I. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE ARE: 1. I WASHED AND WAXED MY CAR ON A REGULAR BASIS. 2. I DROVE MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR. *TR II. FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: 1. THE PASSENGER SIDE MOLDING ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD OFFICIALLY CALLED THE A PILLA...

Oct 16, 2007 Visibility 95,262 mi

I. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE ARE: 1. I WASHED AND WAXED MY CAR ON A REGULAR BASIS. 2. I DROVE MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR. *TR II. FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: 1. THE PASSENGER SIDE MOLDING ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD OFFICIALLY CALLED THE A PILLA...

Oct 16, 2007 Structure 95,262 mi

I. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE ARE: 1. I WASHED AND WAXED MY CAR ON A REGULAR BASIS. 2. I DROVE MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR. *TR II. FAILURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES: 1. THE PASSENGER SIDE MOLDING ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD OFFICIALLY CALLED THE A PILLA...

Sep 20, 2007 Unknown Or Other 43,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 MITS ECLIPSE SPYDER CONVERTIBLE. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH LEAKS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2005. HAD IT FIXED ONCE NOW THE CAR LEAKS FROM ALL OVER INTO MY FLOOR BOARDS FRONT AND BACK. MY RADIO HAS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAR IS BECOMING UNDRIVABLE DUE TO THE FLOODING. I HAVE INSURANCE WHICH...

Sep 20, 2007 Unknown Or Other 43,000 mi

I HAVE A 2001 MITS ECLIPSE SPYDER CONVERTIBLE. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH LEAKS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2005. HAD IT FIXED ONCE NOW THE CAR LEAKS FROM ALL OVER INTO MY FLOOR BOARDS FRONT AND BACK. MY RADIO HAS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CAR IS BECOMING UNDRIVABLE DUE TO THE FLOODING. I HAVE INSURANCE WHICH...

Sep 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting Fire 51,998 mi

ONE AFTERNOON I GOT INTO MY CAR AND STARTED IT UP, WHEN SUDDENLY I SAW SMOKE ARISE FROM THE FRONT OF MY ENGINE AND SMELLED A SWEET SMELL, BUT THE SMOKE AND SMELL SOON DISSIPATED, HOWEVER I THEN NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS GOING DIM AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER I HAD NO HEADLIGHTS! I AM CU...

Sep 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting Fire 51,998 mi

ONE AFTERNOON I GOT INTO MY CAR AND STARTED IT UP, WHEN SUDDENLY I SAW SMOKE ARISE FROM THE FRONT OF MY ENGINE AND SMELLED A SWEET SMELL, BUT THE SMOKE AND SMELL SOON DISSIPATED, HOWEVER I THEN NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER'S SIDE HEADLIGHT WAS GOING DIM AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER I HAD NO HEADLIGHTS! I AM CU...

Sep 8, 2007 Structure 95,262 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE RIGHT MOLDING ON THE FRONT WINDOW FLEW OFF THE CAR.(IT IS CALLED THE A PILLAR.) IT SHOT BACK, BANGING AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE CAR DENTED THE DOOR. WHEN WE GOT TO OUR DESTINATION I LOOKED AND THE BOLTS WERE STILL IN THE FRAME, BUT THE MOLDING WAS GON...

Sep 8, 2007 Visibility 95,262 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE RIGHT MOLDING ON THE FRONT WINDOW FLEW OFF THE CAR.(IT IS CALLED THE A PILLAR.) IT SHOT BACK, BANGING AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE CAR DENTED THE DOOR. WHEN WE GOT TO OUR DESTINATION I LOOKED AND THE BOLTS WERE STILL IN THE FRAME, BUT THE MOLDING WAS GON...

Sep 8, 2007 Structure 95,262 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE RIGHT MOLDING ON THE FRONT WINDOW FLEW OFF THE CAR.(IT IS CALLED THE A PILLAR.) IT SHOT BACK, BANGING AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE CAR DENTED THE DOOR. WHEN WE GOT TO OUR DESTINATION I LOOKED AND THE BOLTS WERE STILL IN THE FRAME, BUT THE MOLDING WAS GON...

Sep 8, 2007 Visibility 95,262 mi

MY WIFE AND I WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE RIGHT MOLDING ON THE FRONT WINDOW FLEW OFF THE CAR.(IT IS CALLED THE A PILLAR.) IT SHOT BACK, BANGING AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE CAR DENTED THE DOOR. WHEN WE GOT TO OUR DESTINATION I LOOKED AND THE BOLTS WERE STILL IN THE FRAME, BUT THE MOLDING WAS GON...

Jul 26, 2007 Wheels 147,000 mi

WENT OFF ROAD, BACK LEFT WHEEL CRACKED. *JB

Jul 26, 2007 Wheels 147,000 mi

WENT OFF ROAD, BACK LEFT WHEEL CRACKED. *JB

Jun 10, 2007 Air Bags 57,004 mi

I WAS LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY AND SOMETHING POPPED AND HIT ME IN THE RIGHT EYE. AFTER STOPPING CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET,I HEARD MORE POPPING SOUNDS AND A PIECE OF THE DASH HIT THE WINDSHIELD. AFTER LOOKING AT THE DASH I FOUND 4 CRACKS IN THE DASH MATERIAL, 2 OF THE VENT GRATES HAD POPPED OFF. THI...

Jun 10, 2007 Air Bags 57,004 mi

I WAS LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY AND SOMETHING POPPED AND HIT ME IN THE RIGHT EYE. AFTER STOPPING CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET,I HEARD MORE POPPING SOUNDS AND A PIECE OF THE DASH HIT THE WINDSHIELD. AFTER LOOKING AT THE DASH I FOUND 4 CRACKS IN THE DASH MATERIAL, 2 OF THE VENT GRATES HAD POPPED OFF. THI...

Jun 10, 2007 Air Bags 57,004 mi

I WAS LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY AND SOMETHING POPPED AND HIT ME IN THE RIGHT EYE. AFTER STOPPING CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET,I HEARD MORE POPPING SOUNDS AND A PIECE OF THE DASH HIT THE WINDSHIELD. AFTER LOOKING AT THE DASH I FOUND 4 CRACKS IN THE DASH MATERIAL, 2 OF THE VENT GRATES HAD POPPED OFF. THI...

Jun 10, 2007 Air Bags 57,004 mi

I WAS LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY AND SOMETHING POPPED AND HIT ME IN THE RIGHT EYE. AFTER STOPPING CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE STREET,I HEARD MORE POPPING SOUNDS AND A PIECE OF THE DASH HIT THE WINDSHIELD. AFTER LOOKING AT THE DASH I FOUND 4 CRACKS IN THE DASH MATERIAL, 2 OF THE VENT GRATES HAD POPPED OFF. THI...

Apr 17, 2007 Wheels

ALL CHROME WHEELS HAVE BENT DUE TO INFERIOR MANUFACTURING. *JB

Apr 17, 2007 Wheels

ALL CHROME WHEELS HAVE BENT DUE TO INFERIOR MANUFACTURING. *JB

Mar 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE SUPPORT BOLT CAME OUT. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND MADE NOISE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MITSUBISHI DEALER, AND THE VE...

Mar 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING THE 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE SUPPORT BOLT CAME OUT. THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE AND MADE NOISE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED ON. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MITSUBISHI DEALER, AND THE VE...

Feb 14, 2007 Wheels

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 100,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF VEHICLE HIT THE SMALLEST OF POT HOLES, AT ANY SPEED THE RIM WILL BEND, BOTH ON THE INSIDE AND OUT SIDE. THE CONTACT HAD 2 OF THE RIMS REPLACED AND TWO OF THE TIRES AS WELL. ON...

Feb 14, 2007 Wheels

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 100,000. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF VEHICLE HIT THE SMALLEST OF POT HOLES, AT ANY SPEED THE RIM WILL BEND, BOTH ON THE INSIDE AND OUT SIDE. THE CONTACT HAD 2 OF THE RIMS REPLACED AND TWO OF THE TIRES AS WELL. ON...

Oct 25, 2006 Structure

BOUGHT MY CAR USED WITH CRACKS IN THE DASH. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THREE MORE CRACKS HAVE SHOWN. *NM

Oct 25, 2006 Structure

BOUGHT MY CAR USED WITH CRACKS IN THE DASH. SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR, THREE MORE CRACKS HAVE SHOWN. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Structure 23,000 mi

MY DASH ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPIDER GT IS CRACKING. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHO SAY THIS IS ALL HAPPENING TO THEM ALSO. THIS IS A MANUFACTURES DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED!! *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Structure 23,000 mi

MY DASH ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPIDER GT IS CRACKING. I HAVE TALKED TO MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHO SAY THIS IS ALL HAPPENING TO THEM ALSO. THIS IS A MANUFACTURES DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED!! *NM

Sep 30, 2006 Structure

EVERY TIME THERE IS A HEAVY RAIN MY CAR LEAKS ONTO THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BOARD. THIS IS NOT A LITTLE WATER ITS MORE LIKE PUTTING YOUR FEET INTO A LAKE. I BELIEVE THE WATER IS COMING THOUGH THE OUTSIDE VENT BY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SINCE THE WATER IS RUNNING DOWN THE INSIDE WALL. IT DOES NOT APPE...

Sep 30, 2006 Structure

EVERY TIME THERE IS A HEAVY RAIN MY CAR LEAKS ONTO THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR BOARD. THIS IS NOT A LITTLE WATER ITS MORE LIKE PUTTING YOUR FEET INTO A LAKE. I BELIEVE THE WATER IS COMING THOUGH THE OUTSIDE VENT BY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SINCE THE WATER IS RUNNING DOWN THE INSIDE WALL. IT DOES NOT APPE...

Mar 1, 2006 Wheels

I PURCHASED A 2001 MITSIBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. ALL FOUR OF THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN BENT FROM NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING. I HAVE HAD TWO TIRES BLOW OUT DUE TO THEIR LOOSING AIR AND HEATING UP. IT APPEARS THAT THE ALUMINUM WHEELS ARE TOO SOFT AND BEND TOO EASILY. *NM

Mar 1, 2006 Wheels

I PURCHASED A 2001 MITSIBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. ALL FOUR OF THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN BENT FROM NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING. I HAVE HAD TWO TIRES BLOW OUT DUE TO THEIR LOOSING AIR AND HEATING UP. IT APPEARS THAT THE ALUMINUM WHEELS ARE TOO SOFT AND BEND TOO EASILY. *NM

Dec 6, 2005 Power Train

I HAD TO BRING IN MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GS TO A MECHANIC DUE TO AN APPARENT LEAKAGE. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT CAR WAS UNDER A RECALL WHICH HE PRINTED FOR ME. IT IS 01V011001:AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HOSE ASSEMBLY WHICH IS THE EXACT PROBLEM I AM HAVING. MITSUBISHI REFUSES TO MAKE THE REPAIR A...

Dec 6, 2005 Power Train

I HAD TO BRING IN MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GS TO A MECHANIC DUE TO AN APPARENT LEAKAGE. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT CAR WAS UNDER A RECALL WHICH HE PRINTED FOR ME. IT IS 01V011001:AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE HOSE ASSEMBLY WHICH IS THE EXACT PROBLEM I AM HAVING. MITSUBISHI REFUSES TO MAKE THE REPAIR A...

Nov 23, 2005 Electrical System 51,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT PLUG IS SUBJECT TO REPEATED BURNING OR CORROSION OF THE CONNECTION. THIS NORMALLY RESULTS IN A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF LIGHT OUTPUT. THE PLASTIC PLUG IS ALSO MELTED, CAUSING A CONCERN FOR FIRE. *JB

Nov 23, 2005 Electrical System 51,000 mi

THE HEADLIGHT PLUG IS SUBJECT TO REPEATED BURNING OR CORROSION OF THE CONNECTION. THIS NORMALLY RESULTS IN A SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF LIGHT OUTPUT. THE PLASTIC PLUG IS ALSO MELTED, CAUSING A CONCERN FOR FIRE. *JB

Nov 5, 2005 Wheels 34,600 mi

TIRES WILL NOT HOLD AIR. THOUGH MY CAR IS A 2001 I ONLY HAVE 34K MILES ON IT. TONIGHT, WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WENT FLAT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM. THE TIRES HAVE ALWAYS LOST AIR, TO THE POINT THAT THEY HAVE TO BE CHECKED AND FILLED EVERY FEW MONTHS. DEFINITE...

Nov 5, 2005 Wheels 34,600 mi

TIRES WILL NOT HOLD AIR. THOUGH MY CAR IS A 2001 I ONLY HAVE 34K MILES ON IT. TONIGHT, WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WENT FLAT WHILE DRIVING, AND THE TIRE CAME OFF THE RIM. THE TIRES HAVE ALWAYS LOST AIR, TO THE POINT THAT THEY HAVE TO BE CHECKED AND FILLED EVERY FEW MONTHS. DEFINITE...

Jun 21, 2005 Wheels

I HAVE REPLACED ONE FRONT WHEEL AT MY COST DUE TO THE EDGE BENDING ENOUGHT THAT IT WOULD NOT HOLD AIR. I HAVE ALSO HAD 2 MORE RIMS REPAIRED, AGAIN AT MY COST, FOR SIMILAR REASON. THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE SPYDER DOES NOT TOLERATE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR AVERAGE ROADS. MITSUBISHI HAS REFUSED TO...

Jun 21, 2005 Suspension

I HAVE REPLACED ONE FRONT WHEEL AT MY COST DUE TO THE EDGE BENDING ENOUGHT THAT IT WOULD NOT HOLD AIR. I HAVE ALSO HAD 2 MORE RIMS REPAIRED, AGAIN AT MY COST, FOR SIMILAR REASON. THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE SPYDER DOES NOT TOLERATE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR AVERAGE ROADS. MITSUBISHI HAS REFUSED TO...

Jun 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting

CLEAR HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE SLOWLY BECOMING COVERED WITH RESIDUE TO THE POINT THAT IT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN LIGHTS ARE SHINING ON SOMETHING WHITE (GARAGE DOOR, REAR OF SEMI TRUCK, NEW CONCRETE, ETC). MITSUBISHI REFUSES TO ADMIT THAT THE COVERS ARE NOT PROPERLY SEALED. SINCE THEY ARE NEVER OPEN AT NIGH...

Jun 21, 2005 Wheels

I HAVE REPLACED ONE FRONT WHEEL AT MY COST DUE TO THE EDGE BENDING ENOUGHT THAT IT WOULD NOT HOLD AIR. I HAVE ALSO HAD 2 MORE RIMS REPAIRED, AGAIN AT MY COST, FOR SIMILAR REASON. THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE SPYDER DOES NOT TOLERATE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR AVERAGE ROADS. MITSUBISHI HAS REFUSED TO...

Jun 21, 2005 Suspension

I HAVE REPLACED ONE FRONT WHEEL AT MY COST DUE TO THE EDGE BENDING ENOUGHT THAT IT WOULD NOT HOLD AIR. I HAVE ALSO HAD 2 MORE RIMS REPAIRED, AGAIN AT MY COST, FOR SIMILAR REASON. THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE SPYDER DOES NOT TOLERATE NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR FOR AVERAGE ROADS. MITSUBISHI HAS REFUSED TO...

Jun 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting

CLEAR HEADLIGHT COVERS ARE SLOWLY BECOMING COVERED WITH RESIDUE TO THE POINT THAT IT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN LIGHTS ARE SHINING ON SOMETHING WHITE (GARAGE DOOR, REAR OF SEMI TRUCK, NEW CONCRETE, ETC). MITSUBISHI REFUSES TO ADMIT THAT THE COVERS ARE NOT PROPERLY SEALED. SINCE THEY ARE NEVER OPEN AT NIGH...

Apr 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER 6/2001 I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK 2 TIMES DUE TO THE DEFECT OF THE HOSE HOOKED TO THE RADIATOR, THEY REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANY, AND NOW IT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WHICH ALL MITSUBISHI DEALERS TELL ME BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND NOT ON THE RECALL LIS...

Apr 7, 2005 Suspension

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER 6/2001 I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK 2 TIMES DUE TO THE DEFECT OF THE HOSE HOOKED TO THE RADIATOR, THEY REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANY, AND NOW IT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WHICH ALL MITSUBISHI DEALERS TELL ME BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND NOT ON THE RECALL LIS...

Apr 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER 6/2001 I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK 2 TIMES DUE TO THE DEFECT OF THE HOSE HOOKED TO THE RADIATOR, THEY REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANY, AND NOW IT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WHICH ALL MITSUBISHI DEALERS TELL ME BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND NOT ON THE RECALL LIS...

Apr 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER 6/2001 I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK 2 TIMES DUE TO THE DEFECT OF THE HOSE HOOKED TO THE RADIATOR, THEY REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANY, AND NOW IT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WHICH ALL MITSUBISHI DEALERS TELL ME BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND NOT ON THE RECALL LIS...

Apr 7, 2005 Suspension

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER 6/2001 I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK 2 TIMES DUE TO THE DEFECT OF THE HOSE HOOKED TO THE RADIATOR, THEY REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANY, AND NOW IT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WHICH ALL MITSUBISHI DEALERS TELL ME BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND NOT ON THE RECALL LIS...

Apr 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN I FIRST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER 6/2001 I HAD TO TAKE IT BACK 2 TIMES DUE TO THE DEFECT OF THE HOSE HOOKED TO THE RADIATOR, THEY REPAIRED IT UNDER WARRANY, AND NOW IT HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WHICH ALL MITSUBISHI DEALERS TELL ME BECAUSE IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND NOT ON THE RECALL LIS...

Apr 4, 2005 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER HAD AN ACCIDENT ON A RAINY DAY, TIRE GOT CAUGHT IN WATER, LOST CONTROL, HIT A GUARD AND HIT A TRAFFIC LIGHT POLL AND A UTILITY POLL. THE FRONT AIRBAG DIDN'T GET DEPLOY. *AK

Apr 4, 2005 Air Bags Crash

MY DAUGHTER HAD AN ACCIDENT ON A RAINY DAY, TIRE GOT CAUGHT IN WATER, LOST CONTROL, HIT A GUARD AND HIT A TRAFFIC LIGHT POLL AND A UTILITY POLL. THE FRONT AIRBAG DIDN'T GET DEPLOY. *AK

Dec 25, 2004 Wheels 30,512 mi

CAR HAS ABOUT 30000 MILES, OWNER WENT OUT TO LOOK AT CAR THIS MORNING AND FOUND THAT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE IS COMPLETELY FLAT AND RIM IS SEVERELY DENTED. OWNER DOES NOT RECALL HITTING ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE DENTED RIM. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE RIM WAS MINORLY DENTED ON POTHOLE ABOUT SIX WEEKS A...

Dec 25, 2004 Wheels 30,512 mi

CAR HAS ABOUT 30000 MILES, OWNER WENT OUT TO LOOK AT CAR THIS MORNING AND FOUND THAT FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE IS COMPLETELY FLAT AND RIM IS SEVERELY DENTED. OWNER DOES NOT RECALL HITTING ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE DENTED RIM. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE RIM WAS MINORLY DENTED ON POTHOLE ABOUT SIX WEEKS A...

Dec 2, 2004 Visibility 62,000 mi

CONVERTIBLE TOP AROUND BACK GLASS WINDOW IN CONVERTIBLE TOP OF MY 2001 MITSUBISHI SPYDER ECLIPSE IS COMMING APART. WINDOW IS GETTING READY TO FALL OUT. UPON CALLINGA REPAIR SHOP, BAY AUTO GLASS IN DAPHNE ALABAMA, THEY TELL ME THEY SEE THIS A LOT IN THIS CAR AND THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT IS TO REPLACE...

Dec 2, 2004 Visibility 62,000 mi

CONVERTIBLE TOP AROUND BACK GLASS WINDOW IN CONVERTIBLE TOP OF MY 2001 MITSUBISHI SPYDER ECLIPSE IS COMMING APART. WINDOW IS GETTING READY TO FALL OUT. UPON CALLINGA REPAIR SHOP, BAY AUTO GLASS IN DAPHNE ALABAMA, THEY TELL ME THEY SEE THIS A LOT IN THIS CAR AND THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT IS TO REPLACE...

Nov 2, 2004 Wheels

WHILEDRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, DOING 40 MPH. HIT POT HOLE, AND FELT SOMETHING NOT RIGHT. FOUND THAT THE RIM WAS BENT, AND THE TIRE HAD IMMEDIATELY DEFLATED. LEFT ON SIDE OF ROAD, HAD TO DRIVE 90 MILES HOME ON A DONUT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN A YEAR. *AK

Nov 2, 2004 Wheels

WHILEDRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, DOING 40 MPH. HIT POT HOLE, AND FELT SOMETHING NOT RIGHT. FOUND THAT THE RIM WAS BENT, AND THE TIRE HAD IMMEDIATELY DEFLATED. LEFT ON SIDE OF ROAD, HAD TO DRIVE 90 MILES HOME ON A DONUT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED IN A YEAR. *AK

Oct 25, 2004 Wheels 25,000 mi

THE 17 INCH RIMS ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GT HAVE BECOME BENT AND DISFIGURED FROM NORMAL USE, AND I AM SEEKING COMPENSATION FROM MITSUBISHI MOTORS OF AMERICA PENDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RIMS.*AK

Oct 25, 2004 Wheels 25,000 mi

THE 17 INCH RIMS ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GT HAVE BECOME BENT AND DISFIGURED FROM NORMAL USE, AND I AM SEEKING COMPENSATION FROM MITSUBISHI MOTORS OF AMERICA PENDING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RIMS.*AK

Oct 5, 2004 Wheels 27,919 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GT CONVERTIBLE ON NOVEMBER 24, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED THIS CAR, THE RIGHT FRONT RIM WAS SIGNIFICANTLY BENT. THIS DEFECT COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE RIM AND CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND OCCUPANTS IF THIS OCCURRED AT HIGHER SPEEDS.*AK

Oct 5, 2004 Wheels 27,919 mi

I PURCHASED A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GT CONVERTIBLE ON NOVEMBER 24, 2003. WHEN I PURCHASED THIS CAR, THE RIGHT FRONT RIM WAS SIGNIFICANTLY BENT. THIS DEFECT COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THE RIM AND CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND OCCUPANTS IF THIS OCCURRED AT HIGHER SPEEDS.*AK

Sep 28, 2004 Wheels 18,000 mi

17 INCH RIMS ARE BRITTLE, AND WHEN THE VEHICLE APPROACHES A BEND OR DIP IN THE ROAD, THE TIRE SEPARATES FROM THE RIM, ALLOWING AIR TO ESCAPE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR AN EVALUATION, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY FOUND NO DEFECT. IT WAS PROBABLY THE ROAD CONDITIONS. DEALER WAS NOT ACKNOWLEDG...

Sep 28, 2004 Wheels 18,000 mi

17 INCH RIMS ARE BRITTLE, AND WHEN THE VEHICLE APPROACHES A BEND OR DIP IN THE ROAD, THE TIRE SEPARATES FROM THE RIM, ALLOWING AIR TO ESCAPE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR AN EVALUATION, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY FOUND NO DEFECT. IT WAS PROBABLY THE ROAD CONDITIONS. DEALER WAS NOT ACKNOWLEDG...

Sep 21, 2004 Wheels 42,300 mi

TWO FRONT RIMS HAVE BENT AND SPLIT AND HAVE CAUSED THE TIRE TO LOOSE SEAL AND TIRE TO WEAR UNNATURALLY. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TWO RIMS AND TWO TIRES. *AK

Sep 21, 2004 Wheels 42,300 mi

TWO FRONT RIMS HAVE BENT AND SPLIT AND HAVE CAUSED THE TIRE TO LOOSE SEAL AND TIRE TO WEAR UNNATURALLY. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TWO RIMS AND TWO TIRES. *AK

Sep 15, 2004 Wheels

I WISH TO FILE A DEFECTIVE COMPAINT. MY COMPAINT IS FOR RIMS ON A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THREE OF THE FOUR RIMS ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY ALL ARE BENT. THEY ARE VERY WEAK RIMS THAT HAVE OBVIOUSLY DENTED DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I ASKED MY LOCAL MITUSBISHI DEALER IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM....

Sep 15, 2004 Wheels

I WISH TO FILE A DEFECTIVE COMPAINT. MY COMPAINT IS FOR RIMS ON A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. THREE OF THE FOUR RIMS ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY ALL ARE BENT. THEY ARE VERY WEAK RIMS THAT HAVE OBVIOUSLY DENTED DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. I ASKED MY LOCAL MITUSBISHI DEALER IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM....

Sep 9, 2004 Power Train Crash 30,650 mi

LEFT REAR WHEEL HARDWARE ATTACHING THE WHEEL, BACKING PLATE, BRAKE CALIPERS TO REAR AXLE FAILED. THERE WERE FOUR ATTACHING BOLTS THAT SHEARED OFF UNDER STRESS OF CRASH AVOIDANCE THAT CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF AND LOSE CONTRO OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2004 Power Train Crash 30,650 mi

LEFT REAR WHEEL HARDWARE ATTACHING THE WHEEL, BACKING PLATE, BRAKE CALIPERS TO REAR AXLE FAILED. THERE WERE FOUR ATTACHING BOLTS THAT SHEARED OFF UNDER STRESS OF CRASH AVOIDANCE THAT CAUSED THE REAR WHEEL TO FALL OFF AND LOSE CONTRO OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

Aug 17, 2004 Wheels 2,000 mi

FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GT IN JUNE OF 2000 UNTIL I TRADED IT IN MAY OF 2002, I HAD TO REPLACE 5 BENT WHEELS/RIMS AT MY OWN EXPENSE. EACH WHEEL COST $249 PLUS INSTALLATION & TAX. MY LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT ALTHOUGH MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY-T...

Aug 17, 2004 Wheels 2,000 mi

FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GT IN JUNE OF 2000 UNTIL I TRADED IT IN MAY OF 2002, I HAD TO REPLACE 5 BENT WHEELS/RIMS AT MY OWN EXPENSE. EACH WHEEL COST $249 PLUS INSTALLATION & TAX. MY LOCAL MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT ALTHOUGH MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY-T...

Aug 16, 2004 Wheels

THERE HAVE BEEN AT LEAST 3 INSTANCES IN WHICH THE RIMS ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE HAVE BROKEN OR DENTED DUE TO DRIVING OVER MINOR BUMPS IN THE ROAD OR SMALL POTHOLES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN MY LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR IN ONE INSTANCE, AND COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY BEEN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUA...

Aug 16, 2004 Wheels

I WISH TO FILE A DEFECTIVE COMPAINT. MY COMPAINT IS FOR RIMS ON A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. ALL FOUR RIMS ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY ALL ARE BENT. THEY ARE VERY WEAK RIMS. I ASKED MY LOCAL MITUSBISHI DEALER IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM. THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE BEEN GETTING NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS BUT T...

Aug 16, 2004 Wheels

THERE HAVE BEEN AT LEAST 3 INSTANCES IN WHICH THE RIMS ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE HAVE BROKEN OR DENTED DUE TO DRIVING OVER MINOR BUMPS IN THE ROAD OR SMALL POTHOLES. THIS HAS RESULTED IN MY LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR IN ONE INSTANCE, AND COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY BEEN AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUA...

Aug 16, 2004 Wheels

I WISH TO FILE A DEFECTIVE COMPAINT. MY COMPAINT IS FOR RIMS ON A 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. ALL FOUR RIMS ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY ALL ARE BENT. THEY ARE VERY WEAK RIMS. I ASKED MY LOCAL MITUSBISHI DEALER IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM. THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE BEEN GETTING NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS BUT T...

May 11, 2004 Wheels

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE CHECK UP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THA DRIVER'S REAR WHEEL BROKE, AND REPLACED IT. *AK

May 11, 2004 Wheels

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE CHECK UP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THA DRIVER'S REAR WHEEL BROKE, AND REPLACED IT. *AK

Apr 16, 2004 Wheels 10,400 mi

TIRE LOST INFLATION DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING, DUE TO A BENT WHEEL. I DID NOT REALIZE I HAD A BENT WHEEL, DUE TO NO MEMORY OF ANY SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT REGARDING THE TIRES AND WHEELS. I WAS SENT IN A VERY ROUGH RIDE AFTER TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO THE UNDER-INFLATION. I WAS LEFT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF BINGH...

Apr 16, 2004 Wheels 10,400 mi

TIRE LOST INFLATION DURING HIGHWAY DRIVING, DUE TO A BENT WHEEL. I DID NOT REALIZE I HAD A BENT WHEEL, DUE TO NO MEMORY OF ANY SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT REGARDING THE TIRES AND WHEELS. I WAS SENT IN A VERY ROUGH RIDE AFTER TIRE BLEW OUT DUE TO THE UNDER-INFLATION. I WAS LEFT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF BINGH...

Dec 31, 2003 Power Train 37,000 mi

AFTER 39,000 MILES ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER, THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS. SPECIFICALLY, THE CAR HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING INTO FIRST AND SECOND GEARS (WORST WHEN COLD), STUDDERS WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING, AND MAKES A CONTINUOUS RATTLING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS NOT ENGAGED...

Dec 31, 2003 Power Train 37,000 mi

AFTER 39,000 MILES ON MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER, THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS. SPECIFICALLY, THE CAR HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING INTO FIRST AND SECOND GEARS (WORST WHEN COLD), STUDDERS WHEN FIRST ACCELERATING, AND MAKES A CONTINUOUS RATTLING NOISE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS NOT ENGAGED...

Dec 30, 2003 Wheels 15,000 mi

I'VE OWNED MY 2001 ECLIPSE GT SPYDER FOR A YESR AND A HALF NOW AND I'VE BEEN HAVING ONGOING TROUBLE WITH THE RIMS BENDING. IN FACT WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THERE WAS A BEND IN THE FRONT RIM THAT I MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF AND THEY SENT THE CAR OUT TO HAVE IT FIXED. I WISH I HAD TAKEN THAT AS AN OMEN AN...

Dec 30, 2003 Wheels 15,000 mi

I'VE OWNED MY 2001 ECLIPSE GT SPYDER FOR A YESR AND A HALF NOW AND I'VE BEEN HAVING ONGOING TROUBLE WITH THE RIMS BENDING. IN FACT WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THERE WAS A BEND IN THE FRONT RIM THAT I MADE THE DEALER AWARE OF AND THEY SENT THE CAR OUT TO HAVE IT FIXED. I WISH I HAD TAKEN THAT AS AN OMEN AN...

Dec 14, 2003 Wheels 53,000 mi

DAMAGED ALLOY WHEELS ON MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER (17 INCH, 6 SPOKE). I READ THE POSTINGS FROM LAST YEAR TONIGHT ON YOUR SITE AFTER I HAD MY SECOND EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PROBLEM. LAST WINTER I HIT A POTHOLE AND IT COMPLETELY SPLIT MY RIM. THE VEHICLE MAINTAINED STABILITY AND I WAS ABLE TO LIMP BAC...

Dec 14, 2003 Wheels 53,000 mi

DAMAGED ALLOY WHEELS ON MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER (17 INCH, 6 SPOKE). I READ THE POSTINGS FROM LAST YEAR TONIGHT ON YOUR SITE AFTER I HAD MY SECOND EXPERIENCE WITH THIS PROBLEM. LAST WINTER I HIT A POTHOLE AND IT COMPLETELY SPLIT MY RIM. THE VEHICLE MAINTAINED STABILITY AND I WAS ABLE TO LIMP BAC...

Aug 12, 2003 Power Train 1 mi

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN JUMPING AND SLIPPING SINCE PURCHASE. THE DEALER FROM WHOM I PURCHASED HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. *AK

Aug 12, 2003 Power Train 1 mi

TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN JUMPING AND SLIPPING SINCE PURCHASE. THE DEALER FROM WHOM I PURCHASED HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. *AK

Jul 18, 2003 Power Train 10,000 mi

SINCE I PURCHASED MY CAR BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2001, A 2001 MITSUBISHI SPYDER GT, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CLUTCH SLIPPING WHEN STARTING IN 1ST GEAR, WITH EXTREME STUTTERING AND SHUTTERING OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE INFORMED MY DEALERSHIPS (WOBURN MITSUBISHI WOBURN, MA AND PETER FULLER-WATERTOWN MA) OF...

Jul 18, 2003 Power Train 10,000 mi

SINCE I PURCHASED MY CAR BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2001, A 2001 MITSUBISHI SPYDER GT, I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY CLUTCH SLIPPING WHEN STARTING IN 1ST GEAR, WITH EXTREME STUTTERING AND SHUTTERING OF MY VEHICLE AND HAVE INFORMED MY DEALERSHIPS (WOBURN MITSUBISHI WOBURN, MA AND PETER FULLER-WATERTOWN MA) OF...

Jun 16, 2003 Wheels 17,225 mi

FRONT RIGHT ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM IS DENTED BADLY IN TWO PLACES AS A RESULT OF NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS MINOR POTHOLES OR OTHER ROAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS ROUGH RAILROAD CROSSINGS. I AM VERY VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS CAR (50 YRS OLD) AND HAVE NEVER ABUSED IT BUT THE WHEELS SEEM TO BOTTOM OUT OR DEFLAT...

Jun 16, 2003 Structure 18,665 mi

SEALS AROUND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAK WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN. WATER RUNS DOWN INTO THE DASHBOARD AND CAUSES INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS DASH LIGHTS TURNING ON AND OFF AND RADIO/STEREO/CD MALFUNCTION. THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED ONCE BY THE DEALER AND THE RADIO/CD UNIT REPLACED ANOTHER...

Jun 16, 2003 Wheels 17,225 mi

FRONT RIGHT ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM IS DENTED BADLY IN TWO PLACES AS A RESULT OF NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS MINOR POTHOLES OR OTHER ROAD CONDITIONS SUCH AS ROUGH RAILROAD CROSSINGS. I AM VERY VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS CAR (50 YRS OLD) AND HAVE NEVER ABUSED IT BUT THE WHEELS SEEM TO BOTTOM OUT OR DEFLAT...

Jun 16, 2003 Structure 18,665 mi

SEALS AROUND THE CONVERTIBLE TOP LEAK WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN. WATER RUNS DOWN INTO THE DASHBOARD AND CAUSES INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SUCH AS DASH LIGHTS TURNING ON AND OFF AND RADIO/STEREO/CD MALFUNCTION. THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED ONCE BY THE DEALER AND THE RADIO/CD UNIT REPLACED ANOTHER...

Jun 11, 2003 Wheels 14,896 mi

RIMS ON 2001 MITSUBISHI SPYDER BEND EASILY.*JB

Jun 11, 2003 Wheels 14,896 mi

RIMS ON 2001 MITSUBISHI SPYDER BEND EASILY.*JB

May 13, 2003 Wheels 40,000 mi

WHEELS BEND AND TIRES BLOW OUT REPEATEDLY. WHEELS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE. *JB

May 13, 2003 Wheels 40,000 mi

WHEELS BEND AND TIRES BLOW OUT REPEATEDLY. WHEELS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE. *JB

Apr 26, 2003 Air Bags Crash

HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING 35 MPH. I WAS GOING 20 MPH. FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. *NLM

Apr 26, 2003 Air Bags Crash

HIT HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE GOING 35 MPH. I WAS GOING 20 MPH. FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN MY 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER. *NLM

Apr 3, 2003 Wheels

THE TIRES LOST AIR DUE TO DEFECTIVE RIMS. THE RIMS WERE BENT OUT OF SHAPE. *MR SCC *JB

Apr 3, 2003 Wheels

THE TIRES LOST AIR DUE TO DEFECTIVE RIMS. THE RIMS WERE BENT OUT OF SHAPE. *MR SCC *JB

Mar 14, 2003 Power Train

THE SHIFTING KNOB ON THE MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER LOOSENS OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME CAUSING THE SHIFTING KNOB TO COME FREE OF THE SHIFTER. LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT THE CAPABILITY OR SHIFTING CONTROL OF THE METAL SHAFT. THE DRIVER MUST THEN TRY AND SLOW TO A STOP AND RE-INSTALL THE SHIFTING KNOB...

Mar 14, 2003 Power Train

THE SHIFTING KNOB ON THE MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER LOOSENS OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME CAUSING THE SHIFTING KNOB TO COME FREE OF THE SHIFTER. LEAVING THE DRIVER WITHOUT THE CAPABILITY OR SHIFTING CONTROL OF THE METAL SHAFT. THE DRIVER MUST THEN TRY AND SLOW TO A STOP AND RE-INSTALL THE SHIFTING KNOB...

Mar 12, 2003 Tires 33,200 mi

FLAT TIRE, MANHATTAN NY 49TH STREET. SLIGHT RIM DAMAGED, RIM BANGED OUT.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Wheels 33,200 mi

FLAT TIRE, MANHATTAN NY 49TH STREET. SLIGHT RIM DAMAGED, RIM BANGED OUT.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Tires 31,196 mi

HIT A POTHOLE ON RT 80 IN PENN. RIM AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 12, 2003 Wheels 31,196 mi

HIT A POTHOLE ON RT 80 IN PENN. RIM AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 12, 2003 Tires 31,856 mi

WENT OVER A RAILROAD CROSSING IN RED BANK NJ. RIM AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Wheels 31,856 mi

WENT OVER A RAILROAD CROSSING IN RED BANK NJ. RIM AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Tires 33,200 mi

FLAT TIRE, MANHATTAN NY 49TH STREET. SLIGHT RIM DAMAGED, RIM BANGED OUT.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Wheels 33,200 mi

FLAT TIRE, MANHATTAN NY 49TH STREET. SLIGHT RIM DAMAGED, RIM BANGED OUT.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Tires 31,196 mi

HIT A POTHOLE ON RT 80 IN PENN. RIM AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 12, 2003 Wheels 31,196 mi

HIT A POTHOLE ON RT 80 IN PENN. RIM AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

Mar 12, 2003 Tires 31,856 mi

WENT OVER A RAILROAD CROSSING IN RED BANK NJ. RIM AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Mar 12, 2003 Wheels 31,856 mi

WENT OVER A RAILROAD CROSSING IN RED BANK NJ. RIM AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Tires

TIRES ARE LOSING AIR, OR I AM GETTING FLATS DUE TO THE FACT THAT RIMS ARE DEFECTIVE, THEY ARE BENT OUT OF SHAPE VERY EASILY.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Wheels

TIRES ARE LOSING AIR, OR I AM GETTING FLATS DUE TO THE FACT THAT RIMS ARE DEFECTIVE, THEY ARE BENT OUT OF SHAPE VERY EASILY.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Tires

TIRES ARE LOSING AIR, OR I AM GETTING FLATS DUE TO THE FACT THAT RIMS ARE DEFECTIVE, THEY ARE BENT OUT OF SHAPE VERY EASILY.*JB

Mar 10, 2003 Wheels

TIRES ARE LOSING AIR, OR I AM GETTING FLATS DUE TO THE FACT THAT RIMS ARE DEFECTIVE, THEY ARE BENT OUT OF SHAPE VERY EASILY.*JB

Mar 9, 2003 Wheels 24,816 mi

THE ALUMINUM WHEELS ON THE 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER DENT ALMOST EVERYTIME A MINOR POTHOLE OR RAILROAD TRACKS ARE RIDDEN OVER. I HAVE HAD TO REMOLD THE RIMS 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR LESS THAN TWO YEARS AGO. THESE RIMS SHOULD BE RECALLED FROM MITSUBISHI. FROM ALL THE REMOLDING OF THE ...

Mar 9, 2003 Wheels 24,816 mi

THE ALUMINUM WHEELS ON THE 2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER DENT ALMOST EVERYTIME A MINOR POTHOLE OR RAILROAD TRACKS ARE RIDDEN OVER. I HAVE HAD TO REMOLD THE RIMS 5 TIMES SINCE PURCHASING THE CAR LESS THAN TWO YEARS AGO. THESE RIMS SHOULD BE RECALLED FROM MITSUBISHI. FROM ALL THE REMOLDING OF THE ...

Feb 17, 2003 Wheels 18,780 mi

2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GT: PASSENGER SIDE FRONT RIM BENT OUT OF SHAPE TO THE DEGREE THAT THE TIRE, WHICH MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND FOUND NO PUNCTURE AND NO INDICATION OF HAVING BEEN RUN WHILE FLAT--LOST ITS AIR SEAL AND WENT FLAT. UPON DEALER INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IMP...

Feb 17, 2003 Wheels 18,780 mi

2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER GT: PASSENGER SIDE FRONT RIM BENT OUT OF SHAPE TO THE DEGREE THAT THE TIRE, WHICH MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND FOUND NO PUNCTURE AND NO INDICATION OF HAVING BEEN RUN WHILE FLAT--LOST ITS AIR SEAL AND WENT FLAT. UPON DEALER INSPECTION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT IMP...

Feb 2, 2003 Wheels Crash Fire

2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER BENT RIMS AND BLEW TIRES. *JB

Feb 2, 2003 Wheels Crash Fire

2001 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE SPYDER BENT RIMS AND BLEW TIRES. *JB

Nov 24, 2002 Suspension

HAVE A POPPING SOUND FROM THE FRONT OF MY CAR. THIS OCCURS UNDER DIFFERENT SITUATIONS SUCH AS REVERSING, MOVING FORWARD AND TURNING. TOOK CAR IN TO MITSUBISHI AND THEY PUT A RUBBER COVER AROUND THE COILS PER A TSB. STILL HAVE PROBLEM. WHEN I TOOK IT BACK IN TO MITSUBISHI. THEY SAID THEY COULDN'...

Nov 24, 2002 Suspension

HAVE A POPPING SOUND FROM THE FRONT OF MY CAR. THIS OCCURS UNDER DIFFERENT SITUATIONS SUCH AS REVERSING, MOVING FORWARD AND TURNING. TOOK CAR IN TO MITSUBISHI AND THEY PUT A RUBBER COVER AROUND THE COILS PER A TSB. STILL HAVE PROBLEM. WHEN I TOOK IT BACK IN TO MITSUBISHI. THEY SAID THEY COULDN'...

Oct 4, 2002 Wheels

DEFECTIVE RIMS. MR

Oct 4, 2002 Wheels

DEFECTIVE RIMS. MR

Aug 30, 2002 Wheels

IN THE PAST 2 YEARS , THERE HAVE BEEN 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE THE RIMS BEND VERY EASILY OUT OF SHAPE FOR NO APPARENT REASON, AND THEN THE TIRES BEGIN TO LOSE AIR SLOWLY AND CANNOT HOLD ITS PROPER AIR/TIRE RATIO AMOUNT THEREBY CAUSING DRIVING TO BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE TIRES DO NOT REMAIN PROPERLY IN...

Aug 30, 2002 Wheels

IN THE PAST 2 YEARS , THERE HAVE BEEN 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHERE THE RIMS BEND VERY EASILY OUT OF SHAPE FOR NO APPARENT REASON, AND THEN THE TIRES BEGIN TO LOSE AIR SLOWLY AND CANNOT HOLD ITS PROPER AIR/TIRE RATIO AMOUNT THEREBY CAUSING DRIVING TO BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE TIRES DO NOT REMAIN PROPERLY IN...

Aug 13, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE PRESENCE OF EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF MOLD IN THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. *MR

Aug 13, 2002 Structure

CONSUMER IS CONCERNED WITH THE PRESENCE OF EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF MOLD IN THE DOORS OF THE VEHICLE. *MR

Jun 14, 2002 Wheels

MY FRONT AND REAR WHEELS ARE BENT. THESE WHEELS ARE ALLOY WHEELS AND I HAVE NOT COLLIDED WITH ANYONE, NOR HAVE I DRIVEN THE WHEELS OVER ANY POTHOLES OR ANY SUCH THING. I AM SURPRISED THE WHEELS BENT SO EASILY. IT'S ONLY BEEN LIKE 10000 MILES. *AK

Jun 14, 2002 Wheels

MY FRONT AND REAR WHEELS ARE BENT. THESE WHEELS ARE ALLOY WHEELS AND I HAVE NOT COLLIDED WITH ANYONE, NOR HAVE I DRIVEN THE WHEELS OVER ANY POTHOLES OR ANY SUCH THING. I AM SURPRISED THE WHEELS BENT SO EASILY. IT'S ONLY BEEN LIKE 10000 MILES. *AK

May 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

May 13, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Dec 28, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 40 MPH AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, FRONT CRASH. NO INJURIES.*AK

Dec 28, 2001 Air Bags Crash

CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 40 MPH AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED, FRONT CRASH. NO INJURIES.*AK

Dec 26, 2001 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT COMES ON/STAYS ON - DEALERSHIP STATES RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW, NOT ENOUGH RESISTANCE ON THE WIRING. ANOTHER CAR (SAME MAKE/MODEL) IN THAT DAY HAD 2 AIRBAGS REPLACED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM

Dec 26, 2001 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT COMES ON/STAYS ON - DEALERSHIP STATES RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW, NOT ENOUGH RESISTANCE ON THE WIRING. ANOTHER CAR (SAME MAKE/MODEL) IN THAT DAY HAD 2 AIRBAGS REPLACED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM

Dec 26, 2001 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT COMES ON/STAYS ON - DEALERSHIP STATES RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW, NOT ENOUGH RESISTANCE ON THE WIRING. ANOTHER CAR (SAME MAKE/MODEL) IN THAT DAY HAD 2 AIRBAGS REPLACED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM

Dec 26, 2001 Air Bags

SRS LIGHT COMES ON/STAYS ON - DEALERSHIP STATES RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG HAS TO BE REPLACED DUE TO DESIGN FLAW, NOT ENOUGH RESISTANCE ON THE WIRING. ANOTHER CAR (SAME MAKE/MODEL) IN THAT DAY HAD 2 AIRBAGS REPLACED FOR THE SAME PROBLEM

Oct 31, 2001 Wheels

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS LOW, TOOK OFF TIRE TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR A LEAK. CONSUMER THEN NOTICED INSIDE LIP OF RIM WAS BROKEN, 9 INCHES LONG. MITSUBISHI REFUSED TO REPLACE RIM.*AK

Oct 31, 2001 Wheels

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE WAS LOW, TOOK OFF TIRE TO HAVE IT CHECKED FOR A LEAK. CONSUMER THEN NOTICED INSIDE LIP OF RIM WAS BROKEN, 9 INCHES LONG. MITSUBISHI REFUSED TO REPLACE RIM.*AK

Aug 27, 2001 Visibility

REAR DEFROSTER CONNECTERS BECAME UNDETACHED FROM REAR WINDOW, CAUSING REAR DEFROSTER TO BE INOPERATIVE.*JB

Aug 27, 2001 Visibility

REAR DEFROSTER CONNECTERS BECAME UNDETACHED FROM REAR WINDOW, CAUSING REAR DEFROSTER TO BE INOPERATIVE.*JB

Aug 27, 2001 Visibility

REAR DEFROSTER CONNECTERS BECAME UNDETACHED FROM REAR WINDOW, CAUSING REAR DEFROSTER TO BE INOPERATIVE.*JB

Aug 27, 2001 Visibility

REAR DEFROSTER CONNECTERS BECAME UNDETACHED FROM REAR WINDOW, CAUSING REAR DEFROSTER TO BE INOPERATIVE.*JB

Apr 21, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER FEELS A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 45 MPH AND AT TIME IS FELT AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN THE CAR GOES OVER SMALL BUMPS IT FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL APART AND SOMETIMES A LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURS. NLM

Apr 21, 2000 Suspension

CONSUMER FEELS A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS HIGHER THAN 45 MPH AND AT TIME IS FELT AT LOW SPEEDS. WHEN THE CAR GOES OVER SMALL BUMPS IT FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL APART AND SOMETIMES A LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURS. NLM