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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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Sep 1, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKED OUT THROUGH THE FUEL NECK DUE TO RUST. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOT...

Sep 1, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 185,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL LEAKED OUT THROUGH THE FUEL NECK DUE TO RUST. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOT...

Jul 29, 2015 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE FRACTURES ACROSS THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Jul 29, 2015 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. WHILE IN PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE FRACTURES ACROSS THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

Dec 10, 2014 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

CAUGHT FIRE OVER NIGHT WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY. WOKE UP THE FOLLOWING MORNING TO FIND THE DASH BOARD MELTED, WINDOWS SMOKED OUT, FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR BURNT. *TR

Dec 10, 2014 Electrical System Fire 70,000 mi

CAUGHT FIRE OVER NIGHT WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY. WOKE UP THE FOLLOWING MORNING TO FIND THE DASH BOARD MELTED, WINDOWS SMOKED OUT, FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND DRIVER SIDE DOOR BURNT. *TR

Jul 29, 2014 Structure

THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CRACKED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT HAD HAPPENED, AS I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAD ASSUMED THAT IT POSSIBLY GOT TOO HOT FROM THE SUN ONE DAY. I WAS APPALLED TO HEAR THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. PARTS OF A CAR SHOULD NOT BREAK IN TWO ...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure

THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE CRACKED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT HAD HAPPENED, AS I WAS NOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAD ASSUMED THAT IT POSSIBLY GOT TOO HOT FROM THE SUN ONE DAY. I WAS APPALLED TO HEAR THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. PARTS OF A CAR SHOULD NOT BREAK IN TWO ...

Jul 25, 2013 Child Seat

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A BABY TREND CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: TJ94128 (NA), AND MANUFACTURED JULY 7, 2012. THE CHILD SEAT WAS BEING USED IN A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHILD SEAT LOWER LATCH CONNECTOR FAILED TO LOCK DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE BASE. THE MANUFACT...

Jul 25, 2013 Child Seat

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A BABY TREND CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: TJ94128 (NA), AND MANUFACTURED JULY 7, 2012. THE CHILD SEAT WAS BEING USED IN A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHILD SEAT LOWER LATCH CONNECTOR FAILED TO LOCK DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THE BASE. THE MANUFACT...

Oct 23, 2012 Electrical System

MY LEFT TURNING SIGNAL WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE OFF POSITION AFTER TURNING AND THEN OUT OF THE SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM WOULD STAY ON PERMANENTLY, LOW BEAMS WOULD NOT START . MY TURNING SIGNAL STOP WORKING AND NOW MY CAR WONT START. *TR

Oct 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting

MY LEFT TURNING SIGNAL WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE OFF POSITION AFTER TURNING AND THEN OUT OF THE SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM WOULD STAY ON PERMANENTLY, LOW BEAMS WOULD NOT START . MY TURNING SIGNAL STOP WORKING AND NOW MY CAR WONT START. *TR

Oct 23, 2012 Electrical System

MY LEFT TURNING SIGNAL WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE OFF POSITION AFTER TURNING AND THEN OUT OF THE SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM WOULD STAY ON PERMANENTLY, LOW BEAMS WOULD NOT START . MY TURNING SIGNAL STOP WORKING AND NOW MY CAR WONT START. *TR

Oct 23, 2012 Exterior Lighting

MY LEFT TURNING SIGNAL WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE OFF POSITION AFTER TURNING AND THEN OUT OF THE SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS ON HIGH BEAM WOULD STAY ON PERMANENTLY, LOW BEAMS WOULD NOT START . MY TURNING SIGNAL STOP WORKING AND NOW MY CAR WONT START. *TR

May 19, 2012 Power Train 135,000 mi

TRANSMISSION STOPS FUNCTIONING DUE TO WAVE/CUSHION SPRING FAILURE. *TR

May 19, 2012 Power Train 135,000 mi

TRANSMISSION STOPS FUNCTIONING DUE TO WAVE/CUSHION SPRING FAILURE. *TR

Mar 19, 2012 Electrical System 132,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING AND CAR JUST DIED. BUT IT STILL WANTED TO START JUST ACTED LIKE DIDN'T HAVE GAS. TO BUT WE JUST FILLED UP. SO WE FIGURED FUEL PUMP. REPLACED IT AND NOTHING STILL SO THEN WE CALL A DEALER AND HE SAYS MOST COMMON THING THAT HAPPENS IN THESE CARS IS COMPUTER GETS FRIED. *JS

Mar 19, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING AND CAR JUST DIED. BUT IT STILL WANTED TO START JUST ACTED LIKE DIDN'T HAVE GAS. TO BUT WE JUST FILLED UP. SO WE FIGURED FUEL PUMP. REPLACED IT AND NOTHING STILL SO THEN WE CALL A DEALER AND HE SAYS MOST COMMON THING THAT HAPPENS IN THESE CARS IS COMPUTER GETS FRIED. *JS

Mar 19, 2012 Electrical System 132,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING AND CAR JUST DIED. BUT IT STILL WANTED TO START JUST ACTED LIKE DIDN'T HAVE GAS. TO BUT WE JUST FILLED UP. SO WE FIGURED FUEL PUMP. REPLACED IT AND NOTHING STILL SO THEN WE CALL A DEALER AND HE SAYS MOST COMMON THING THAT HAPPENS IN THESE CARS IS COMPUTER GETS FRIED. *JS

Mar 19, 2012 Fuel System, Gasoline 132,000 mi

WE WERE DRIVING AND CAR JUST DIED. BUT IT STILL WANTED TO START JUST ACTED LIKE DIDN'T HAVE GAS. TO BUT WE JUST FILLED UP. SO WE FIGURED FUEL PUMP. REPLACED IT AND NOTHING STILL SO THEN WE CALL A DEALER AND HE SAYS MOST COMMON THING THAT HAPPENS IN THESE CARS IS COMPUTER GETS FRIED. *JS

Sep 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 172,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON 95 IN VIRGINIA (ABOUT 20 MINS OUTSIDE OF RICHMOND) MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE'S ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. THE CAR ENDED UP OVERHEATING AND THE BRAKES FAILED (THE FRONT DRIVER ROTOR ACTUALLY RIPPED APART) BEFORE I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL. *TR

Sep 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 172,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON 95 IN VIRGINIA (ABOUT 20 MINS OUTSIDE OF RICHMOND) MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE'S ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. THE CAR ENDED UP OVERHEATING AND THE BRAKES FAILED (THE FRONT DRIVER ROTOR ACTUALLY RIPPED APART) BEFORE I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL. *TR

Sep 22, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 172,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON 95 IN VIRGINIA (ABOUT 20 MINS OUTSIDE OF RICHMOND) MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE'S ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. THE CAR ENDED UP OVERHEATING AND THE BRAKES FAILED (THE FRONT DRIVER ROTOR ACTUALLY RIPPED APART) BEFORE I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL. *TR

Sep 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 172,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON 95 IN VIRGINIA (ABOUT 20 MINS OUTSIDE OF RICHMOND) MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE'S ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. THE CAR ENDED UP OVERHEATING AND THE BRAKES FAILED (THE FRONT DRIVER ROTOR ACTUALLY RIPPED APART) BEFORE I PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL. *TR

Aug 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,000 mi

AFTER CHECKING OUT SERVICE ENGINE CODES P0456 AND P0457 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED) I FOUND THE FUEL FILLER NECK TUBE AND ALL VENT LINES TOTALLY CORRODED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE AND THIS ASSEMBLY IS LOCATED IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE WHEEL WELL. DRIVING ...

Aug 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 96,000 mi

AFTER CHECKING OUT SERVICE ENGINE CODES P0456 AND P0457 (EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED) I FOUND THE FUEL FILLER NECK TUBE AND ALL VENT LINES TOTALLY CORRODED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE AND THIS ASSEMBLY IS LOCATED IN THE REAR RIGHT SIDE WHEEL WELL. DRIVING ...

May 2, 2011 Wheels 15 mi

2002 ECLIPSE COUPE, OK THIS IS A MAJOR PROMBLEM, HOPE SOMEONE WILL LISTEN THE WHEELS (RIMS) CRACK ON THESE CARS "CHEAP" BOTH FRONT WHEELS AND DRIVERS SIDE BACK WHEEL. IF YOU HIT A POTHOLE YOUR GONNA PURCHASE NEW WHEELS. I AM A SINGLE MOM MY KIDS RIDE IN THIS CAR. MANY OTHERS HAVE "COMPLAINED" DO SOM...

May 2, 2011 Wheels 15 mi

2002 ECLIPSE COUPE, OK THIS IS A MAJOR PROMBLEM, HOPE SOMEONE WILL LISTEN THE WHEELS (RIMS) CRACK ON THESE CARS "CHEAP" BOTH FRONT WHEELS AND DRIVERS SIDE BACK WHEEL. IF YOU HIT A POTHOLE YOUR GONNA PURCHASE NEW WHEELS. I AM A SINGLE MOM MY KIDS RIDE IN THIS CAR. MANY OTHERS HAVE "COMPLAINED" DO SOM...

Mar 8, 2011 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE BENDING ABNORMALLY AND CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE RIMS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Mar 8, 2011 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE BENDING ABNORMALLY AND CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE RIMS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Mar 8, 2011 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE BENDING ABNORMALLY AND CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE RIMS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Mar 8, 2011 Wheels

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RIMS WERE BENDING ABNORMALLY AND CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SHAKE EXCESSIVELY. THE RIMS WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT RE...

Oct 15, 2009 Structure 85,000 mi

THERE IS A MAJOR DEFECT IN THE DASHBOARDS OF MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE'S (YEARS 2000-05). THE DASHBOARD WILL CRACK AS THE CAR HITS UNEVEN ROAD SUCH ASH POT HOLES. IN THE HEAT AND COLD ALTHOUGH COVERED AND PROTECTED FRO DIRECT SUNLIGHT THE DASH WILL EXPAND AND RETRACT IN SIZE CREATING SMALL FRACTURES THAT C...

Oct 15, 2009 Structure 85,000 mi

THERE IS A MAJOR DEFECT IN THE DASHBOARDS OF MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE'S (YEARS 2000-05). THE DASHBOARD WILL CRACK AS THE CAR HITS UNEVEN ROAD SUCH ASH POT HOLES. IN THE HEAT AND COLD ALTHOUGH COVERED AND PROTECTED FRO DIRECT SUNLIGHT THE DASH WILL EXPAND AND RETRACT IN SIZE CREATING SMALL FRACTURES THAT C...

Aug 31, 2009 Structure

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE THE LIFTBACK DOOR SUDDENLY FELL. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE LIFTBACK DETACHED FROM THE LEFT PISTON AND VIOLENTLY SLAMMED SHUT. THE PISTON ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE WELDED BACK INTO PLACE. *JB

Aug 31, 2009 Structure

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE THE LIFTBACK DOOR SUDDENLY FELL. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE LIFTBACK DETACHED FROM THE LEFT PISTON AND VIOLENTLY SLAMMED SHUT. THE PISTON ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE WELDED BACK INTO PLACE. *JB

Aug 31, 2009 Structure

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE THE LIFTBACK DOOR SUDDENLY FELL. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE LIFTBACK DETACHED FROM THE LEFT PISTON AND VIOLENTLY SLAMMED SHUT. THE PISTON ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE WELDED BACK INTO PLACE. *JB

Aug 31, 2009 Structure

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE THE LIFTBACK DOOR SUDDENLY FELL. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE LIFTBACK DETACHED FROM THE LEFT PISTON AND VIOLENTLY SLAMMED SHUT. THE PISTON ASSEMBLY HAD TO BE WELDED BACK INTO PLACE. *JB

Aug 5, 2009 Structure

I BOUGHT A BLACK 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE IN 2004. THE PAINT JOB SEEMED FINE BUT SOON I REALIZED THAT MY PAINT IS DISSOLVING OFF MY CAR! THE CLEAR COAT IS ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE AND I AM AFRAID MY CAR WILL SOON START TO RUST. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER BLACK ECLIPSES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT...

Aug 5, 2009 Structure

I BOUGHT A BLACK 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE IN 2004. THE PAINT JOB SEEMED FINE BUT SOON I REALIZED THAT MY PAINT IS DISSOLVING OFF MY CAR! THE CLEAR COAT IS ALMOST COMPLETELY GONE AND I AM AFRAID MY CAR WILL SOON START TO RUST. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER BLACK ECLIPSES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE THAT...

Feb 6, 2009 Wheels

FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS CRACKED. MY TIRE WOULD SLOWLY DEFLATE SO I PURCHASED A NEW TIRE THINKING THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS, MY TIRE CONTINUED TO LOOSE AIR. SO I WENT BACK TO TIRE COMPANY AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IS WAS NOT THE TIRE BUT A CRACK IN THE RIM. SO I PURCHASED A NE...

Feb 6, 2009 Wheels

FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WAS CRACKED. MY TIRE WOULD SLOWLY DEFLATE SO I PURCHASED A NEW TIRE THINKING THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS, MY TIRE CONTINUED TO LOOSE AIR. SO I WENT BACK TO TIRE COMPANY AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT IS WAS NOT THE TIRE BUT A CRACK IN THE RIM. SO I PURCHASED A NE...

Sep 8, 2008 Wheels 85,000 mi

I HAVE A BLACK I GUESS YOU CAN CALL IT BLACK AND WHITE 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CLEAR COAT IT COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BLACK PAINT IS JUST ABOUT GONE. I HAVE RUST SPOTS COMING THROUGH NOW. IT FIRST STARTED ON THE HOOD ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND NOW IT IS EVERYWHERE. I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE TWO OF MY RIM...

Sep 8, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

I HAVE A BLACK I GUESS YOU CAN CALL IT BLACK AND WHITE 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CLEAR COAT IT COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BLACK PAINT IS JUST ABOUT GONE. I HAVE RUST SPOTS COMING THROUGH NOW. IT FIRST STARTED ON THE HOOD ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND NOW IT IS EVERYWHERE. I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE TWO OF MY RIM...

Sep 8, 2008 Wheels 85,000 mi

I HAVE A BLACK I GUESS YOU CAN CALL IT BLACK AND WHITE 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CLEAR COAT IT COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BLACK PAINT IS JUST ABOUT GONE. I HAVE RUST SPOTS COMING THROUGH NOW. IT FIRST STARTED ON THE HOOD ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND NOW IT IS EVERYWHERE. I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE TWO OF MY RIM...

Sep 8, 2008 Structure 85,000 mi

I HAVE A BLACK I GUESS YOU CAN CALL IT BLACK AND WHITE 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CLEAR COAT IT COMPLETELY OFF AND THE BLACK PAINT IS JUST ABOUT GONE. I HAVE RUST SPOTS COMING THROUGH NOW. IT FIRST STARTED ON THE HOOD ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND NOW IT IS EVERYWHERE. I ALSO HAD TO REPLACE TWO OF MY RIM...

Aug 16, 2008 Structure 67,000 mi

AFTER HAVING MY CAR WASHED AND DETAILED IN LATE MAY OF 2008, I NOTICED A WHITE DETERIORATION OF PAINT ON THE HOOD. OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS THE DAMAGE HAS SPREAD OVER THE HOOD AND THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE LIKE A FUNGUS. I RECENTLY WENT ONLINE TO RESEARCH THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED HUNDREDS OF MITS...

Aug 16, 2008 Structure 67,000 mi

AFTER HAVING MY CAR WASHED AND DETAILED IN LATE MAY OF 2008, I NOTICED A WHITE DETERIORATION OF PAINT ON THE HOOD. OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS THE DAMAGE HAS SPREAD OVER THE HOOD AND THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE LIKE A FUNGUS. I RECENTLY WENT ONLINE TO RESEARCH THE PROBLEM AND DISCOVERED HUNDREDS OF MITS...

Jul 13, 2008 Structure

I HAVE A BLACK, 2002 MITSUBISHI, ECLIPSE GT AND THE PAINT IS COMING OFF. THE ROOF AND THE HOOD PAINT IS ALMOST DOWN TO THE BASE METAL. I HAVE ALSO SEEN OTHER ECLIPSE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Jul 13, 2008 Structure

I HAVE A BLACK, 2002 MITSUBISHI, ECLIPSE GT AND THE PAINT IS COMING OFF. THE ROOF AND THE HOOD PAINT IS ALMOST DOWN TO THE BASE METAL. I HAVE ALSO SEEN OTHER ECLIPSE WITH THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Jul 9, 2008 Wheels 94,090 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY RIM DUE TO THE LIP BENDING BACK CAUSING THE TIRE TO DEFLATE. BOTH TIMES IT WAS ON THE FRONT TIRE. LOOKING AT ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT WITH THE MITSUBISHI RIMS WHICH RESULTS IN DECREASED STEERING CONTROL AND NEEDS TO BE ADD...

Jul 9, 2008 Wheels 94,090 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MY RIM DUE TO THE LIP BENDING BACK CAUSING THE TIRE TO DEFLATE. BOTH TIMES IT WAS ON THE FRONT TIRE. LOOKING AT ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT WITH THE MITSUBISHI RIMS WHICH RESULTS IN DECREASED STEERING CONTROL AND NEEDS TO BE ADD...

Jun 21, 2008 Structure 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT WITH A PAINT-PEELING PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS A HORRIBLE PAINT-PEELING PROBLEM ALL OVER THE TOP AREAS OF THE CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH ABOUT 48,000 MILES, AND THE PAINT PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT TWO THOUSAND MILES LATER. I HAVE SEEN MANY, MANY VEHICLES WITH THE SAME...

Jun 21, 2008 Structure 50,000 mi

I OWN A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT WITH A PAINT-PEELING PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS A HORRIBLE PAINT-PEELING PROBLEM ALL OVER THE TOP AREAS OF THE CAR. I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH ABOUT 48,000 MILES, AND THE PAINT PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT TWO THOUSAND MILES LATER. I HAVE SEEN MANY, MANY VEHICLES WITH THE SAME...

Apr 25, 2008 Tires Crash

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE THEN STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN HIT THE MEDIAN WALL BEFORE COMING TO A REST ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *KB EXAMINATION OF THE TIRE REVEALED TWO HOLES IN THE SIDEWALL WHICH CAUSED THE BLOWOUT. THE CONSUMER SUF...

Apr 25, 2008 Tires Crash

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE THEN STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THEN HIT THE MEDIAN WALL BEFORE COMING TO A REST ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD. *KB EXAMINATION OF THE TIRE REVEALED TWO HOLES IN THE SIDEWALL WHICH CAUSED THE BLOWOUT. THE CONSUMER SUF...

Jul 10, 2007 Exterior Lighting 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVER BECAME DETACHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE LEVER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 99V305001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING)...

Jul 10, 2007 Visibility 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVER BECAME DETACHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE LEVER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 99V305001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING)...

Jul 10, 2007 Exterior Lighting 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVER BECAME DETACHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE LEVER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 99V305001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING)...

Jul 10, 2007 Visibility 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVER BECAME DETACHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE LEVER WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM RECALL # 99V305001 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING)...

May 31, 2007 Equipment 58,900 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM FOWLER MITSUBISHI, NORMAN, OK AND EVERY TIME I RUN THE A/C, THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE (FRONT & REAR) FILLS UP WITH WATER. (2 INCHES DEEP) NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW OR CARE WHAT TO DO. *TR

May 31, 2007 Equipment 58,900 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM FOWLER MITSUBISHI, NORMAN, OK AND EVERY TIME I RUN THE A/C, THE ENTIRE DRIVERS SIDE (FRONT & REAR) FILLS UP WITH WATER. (2 INCHES DEEP) NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW OR CARE WHAT TO DO. *TR

Apr 3, 2007 Structure

MY DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT BROKE OFF INTO MY HAND WHEN I WAS OPENING THE DOOR. THE DOOR HANDLE APPEARS TO HAVE LITERALLY SNAPPED IN HALF FROM INSIDE THE DOOR CAVITY WHERE IT WAS CONNECTED. CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE PART. MY CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE--I AM VERY SURP...

Apr 3, 2007 Structure

MY DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT BROKE OFF INTO MY HAND WHEN I WAS OPENING THE DOOR. THE DOOR HANDLE APPEARS TO HAVE LITERALLY SNAPPED IN HALF FROM INSIDE THE DOOR CAVITY WHERE IT WAS CONNECTED. CLEARLY A DEFECTIVE PART. MY CAR IS IN GREAT SHAPE--I AM VERY SURP...

Feb 10, 2007 Wheels 32,147 mi

THIRD TIME WHEELS HAVE FAILED CAUSING RAPID DEFLATION OF TIRE AND SUBSEQUENT CONTROL OF THE CAR. TIRE SUSTAINS NO DAMAGE, BUT LIP ON RIM GETS BENT BACK RELEASING AIR. RIMS ARE TOO SOFT, OR THE CAR NEEDS A HIGHER PROFILE RIM AND TIRE. DAMAGE ALWAYS OCCURS ON FRONT WHEELS DUE TO EXTRA WEIGHT OF ENGIN...

Feb 10, 2007 Wheels 32,147 mi

THIRD TIME WHEELS HAVE FAILED CAUSING RAPID DEFLATION OF TIRE AND SUBSEQUENT CONTROL OF THE CAR. TIRE SUSTAINS NO DAMAGE, BUT LIP ON RIM GETS BENT BACK RELEASING AIR. RIMS ARE TOO SOFT, OR THE CAR NEEDS A HIGHER PROFILE RIM AND TIRE. DAMAGE ALWAYS OCCURS ON FRONT WHEELS DUE TO EXTRA WEIGHT OF ENGIN...

Jan 5, 2007 Structure

THE FAILURE IS MY DASHBOARD. THE CARE IS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS. THE DASH STARTED CRACKING ALL OVER THE TOP BACK IN SEPTEMBER. AT LEAST 4 OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW WITH THE SAME CAR HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. FORUMS THAT I AM A MEMBER OF ALSO HAVE MANY THIRD GENERATION ECLIPSE OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE...

Jan 5, 2007 Structure

THE FAILURE IS MY DASHBOARD. THE CARE IS A 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GS. THE DASH STARTED CRACKING ALL OVER THE TOP BACK IN SEPTEMBER. AT LEAST 4 OTHER PEOPLE I KNOW WITH THE SAME CAR HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. FORUMS THAT I AM A MEMBER OF ALSO HAVE MANY THIRD GENERATION ECLIPSE OWNERS COMPLAINING ABOUT THE...

Dec 10, 2006 Wheels

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL GETS BENT WHILE GOING OVER POTHOLES OR RAIL ROAD CROSSING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. IN THE 1.5 YEARS I'VE HAD THIS (2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT) CAR I HAVE HAD TO GET THE WHEEL STRAIGHTENED 3 TIMES ALREADY. THE TIRE LOOSES PRESSURE OVER A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER GOING OVER THE BUM...

Dec 10, 2006 Wheels

THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL GETS BENT WHILE GOING OVER POTHOLES OR RAIL ROAD CROSSING AT NORMAL SPEEDS. IN THE 1.5 YEARS I'VE HAD THIS (2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT) CAR I HAVE HAD TO GET THE WHEEL STRAIGHTENED 3 TIMES ALREADY. THE TIRE LOOSES PRESSURE OVER A COUPLE OF DAYS AFTER GOING OVER THE BUM...

Dec 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHIC...

Dec 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHIC...

Dec 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHIC...

Dec 5, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, AND THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM BOTH FRONT BRAKES. ALSO, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNALS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. THE VEHIC...

Dec 4, 2006 Structure 45,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN TWO. THIS IS THE SECOND DASHBOARD THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED IN THIS CAR, DODGE AND MITSUBISHI WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. *NM

Dec 4, 2006 Structure 45,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN TWO. THIS IS THE SECOND DASHBOARD THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED IN THIS CAR, DODGE AND MITSUBISHI WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Structure 45,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED WITH A SEVERLY CRACKED DASH. APPARENTLY AN OCCURING PROBLEM IN THE 2000-2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSES. *NM

Oct 17, 2006 Structure 45,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED WITH A SEVERLY CRACKED DASH. APPARENTLY AN OCCURING PROBLEM IN THE 2000-2006 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSES. *NM

Apr 17, 2006 Exterior Lighting 81,871 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, PLUGS, AND CABLES FOR THE DRIVER SIDE. AFTERWARDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE SAME COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED FOR THAT HEADLIGHT.

Apr 17, 2006 Exterior Lighting 81,871 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, PLUGS, AND CABLES FOR THE DRIVER SIDE. AFTERWARDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE SAME COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED FOR THAT HEADLIGHT.

Mar 17, 2006 Wheels 45,593 mi

I JUST PURCHASED A 2002 ECLIPSE FROM A SMALL DEALER. BEFORE I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR, THEY PUT 2 BRAND NEW TIRES ON THE FRONT. THE NIGHT I PICKED UP THE CAR, I HAD TO TRAVEL ON A FEW HIGHWAYS TO GET HOME. AS I WAS GETTING BACK ON THE HIGHWAY, I TRAVELED OVER A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD, BUT I ONLY FELT ...

Mar 17, 2006 Wheels 45,593 mi

I JUST PURCHASED A 2002 ECLIPSE FROM A SMALL DEALER. BEFORE I HAD PURCHASED THE CAR, THEY PUT 2 BRAND NEW TIRES ON THE FRONT. THE NIGHT I PICKED UP THE CAR, I HAD TO TRAVEL ON A FEW HIGHWAYS TO GET HOME. AS I WAS GETTING BACK ON THE HIGHWAY, I TRAVELED OVER A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD, BUT I ONLY FELT ...

Feb 14, 2006 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTED TO SHIMMY VIOLENTLY AND ALL FOUR TIRED WENT FLAT. ROAD SERVICE REINFLATED THE TIRES AND WHEN DRIVING OFF THE HIGHWAY A BLOWOUT OCCURRED. THE OTHER TIRES SHOWED LARGE BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALLS. THE TYPE WAS UNIROYAL TIGER PAW 215/R55 16. THIS COULD HAVE BEE...

Feb 14, 2006 Tires

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE CAR STARTED TO SHIMMY VIOLENTLY AND ALL FOUR TIRED WENT FLAT. ROAD SERVICE REINFLATED THE TIRES AND WHEN DRIVING OFF THE HIGHWAY A BLOWOUT OCCURRED. THE OTHER TIRES SHOWED LARGE BUBBLES IN THE SIDEWALLS. THE TYPE WAS UNIROYAL TIGER PAW 215/R55 16. THIS COULD HAVE BEE...

Feb 9, 2006 Wheels

HIT SMALL POTHOLE AND RIGHT FRONT ALLOY WHEEL DEFORMED ON MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ONE OF THESE ALLOY WHEELS BECAUSE OF NORMAL POTHOLES. *NM

Feb 9, 2006 Wheels

HIT SMALL POTHOLE AND RIGHT FRONT ALLOY WHEEL DEFORMED ON MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ONE OF THESE ALLOY WHEELS BECAUSE OF NORMAL POTHOLES. *NM

Nov 24, 2005 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

HAVE A BLACK 2002 ECLIPSE RS, THE TIRES LASTED LONGER THAN THE PAINT JOB, YET UNDER THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY THE PAINT IS NOT COVERED!! HOW CAN YOU SELL A VEHICLE WHEN INAPPROPRIATE PAINT WAS USED. THIS PAINT FIASCO HAPPENED AT 42,000 MILES. *JB

Nov 24, 2005 Unknown Or Other 42,000 mi

HAVE A BLACK 2002 ECLIPSE RS, THE TIRES LASTED LONGER THAN THE PAINT JOB, YET UNDER THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY THE PAINT IS NOT COVERED!! HOW CAN YOU SELL A VEHICLE WHEN INAPPROPRIATE PAINT WAS USED. THIS PAINT FIASCO HAPPENED AT 42,000 MILES. *JB

Aug 22, 2005 Wheels 38,000 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE ALUMINUIM ALLOY RIM CRACKED

Aug 22, 2005 Tires 38,000 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE ALUMINUIM ALLOY RIM CRACKED

Aug 22, 2005 Wheels 38,000 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE ALUMINUIM ALLOY RIM CRACKED

Aug 22, 2005 Tires 38,000 mi

FRONT DRIVERS SIDE ALUMINUIM ALLOY RIM CRACKED

Jul 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash 64,176 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 40-45 MPH WHEN SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH HER FRONT END AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE IS TOTALED, THE LOAN COMPANY TOLD HER TO CONTACT US AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL LOOK INTO WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CASE NUMBER WITH MITS...

Jul 11, 2005 Air Bags Crash 64,176 mi

DT: CONSUMER STATES THAT SHE WAS GOING ABOUT 40-45 MPH WHEN SHE HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH HER FRONT END AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE IS TOTALED, THE LOAN COMPANY TOLD HER TO CONTACT US AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL LOOK INTO WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CASE NUMBER WITH MITS...

May 13, 2005 Seats

DT CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TRACT MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONSUMER WAITING FOR THE SERVICE DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR IT. *JB

May 13, 2005 Seats

DT CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TRACT MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONSUMER WAITING FOR THE SERVICE DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR IT. *JB

May 9, 2005 Wheels 45,200 mi

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, I HIT A SMALL POTHOLE WHILE CHANGING LANES WHILE HEADING TO THE MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP (WHERE I USED TO WORK) AND LOST CONTROL OF MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. UPON CHANGING MY TIRE, MY RIM WAS BENT SO SEVERELY THAT I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING THE LUG NUTS OFF OF THE ...

May 9, 2005 Power Train 64,000 mi

DT: STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS SHIFTING AND STARTED HEARING A NOISE SOUNDING LIKE METAL SPINNING. WAS TOLD BY TWO DEALERS THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. HE HAS HAD THE REVERSE SYNCHROS, PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH REPLACED. WORK DONE AT DEALER WHERE HE BOUGHT IT. WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER THAT THEY WILL RESE...

May 9, 2005 Wheels 45,200 mi

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, I HIT A SMALL POTHOLE WHILE CHANGING LANES WHILE HEADING TO THE MITSUBISHI DEALERSHIP (WHERE I USED TO WORK) AND LOST CONTROL OF MY 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT. UPON CHANGING MY TIRE, MY RIM WAS BENT SO SEVERELY THAT I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING THE LUG NUTS OFF OF THE ...

May 9, 2005 Power Train 64,000 mi

DT: STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS SHIFTING AND STARTED HEARING A NOISE SOUNDING LIKE METAL SPINNING. WAS TOLD BY TWO DEALERS THAT THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. HE HAS HAD THE REVERSE SYNCHROS, PRESSURE PLATE AND CLUTCH REPLACED. WORK DONE AT DEALER WHERE HE BOUGHT IT. WAS TOLD BY MANUFACTURER THAT THEY WILL RESE...

Apr 29, 2005 Wheels 12,000 mi

ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM BENT, CAUSING THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR AND DEFLATE RAPIDLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ,AND COASTED IT TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE RIM METAL WAS FLIMSY AND BEND VERY EASILY. A STRONGER METAL WAS NEEDED.*AK BOTH RIMS WERE POUND...

Apr 29, 2005 Wheels 12,000 mi

ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM BENT, CAUSING THE TIRE TO LOSE AIR AND DEFLATE RAPIDLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ,AND COASTED IT TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE RIM METAL WAS FLIMSY AND BEND VERY EASILY. A STRONGER METAL WAS NEEDED.*AK BOTH RIMS WERE POUND...

Jan 28, 2005 Wheels 20,000 mi

DURING COLD WEATHER THE RIMS ARE CAUSING THE FRONT/REAR TIRES TO LOSE AIR. INVESTIGATION EA02A007. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 28, 2005 Wheels 20,000 mi

DURING COLD WEATHER THE RIMS ARE CAUSING THE FRONT/REAR TIRES TO LOSE AIR. INVESTIGATION EA02A007. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

Jan 25, 2005 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE REAR RIGHT AND FRONT RIGHT RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT RIM WAS CRACKED AND BENT AND THE REAR RIGHT WAS BENT. PLEA...

Jan 25, 2005 Wheels

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE REAR RIGHT AND FRONT RIGHT RIMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FRONT RIGHT RIM WAS CRACKED AND BENT AND THE REAR RIGHT WAS BENT. PLEA...

Dec 29, 2004 Tires

ON HIGHWAY WITH 65 MPH, FRONT TIRE (BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE92 P205/55R) BLEWOUT WITH NO REASON. THERE WAS A QUARTER SIZED HOLE ON THE SIDEWALL. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO RIM AS WELL. BRIDGESTONE AUTHORIZED DEALER DID NOT ACCEPT THIS AS A DEFECTIVE TIRE EVEN THOUGH TIRES SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER MANUFACTUR...

Dec 29, 2004 Tires

ON HIGHWAY WITH 65 MPH, FRONT TIRE (BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE92 P205/55R) BLEWOUT WITH NO REASON. THERE WAS A QUARTER SIZED HOLE ON THE SIDEWALL. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO RIM AS WELL. BRIDGESTONE AUTHORIZED DEALER DID NOT ACCEPT THIS AS A DEFECTIVE TIRE EVEN THOUGH TIRES SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER MANUFACTUR...

Oct 27, 2004 Wheels 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL CONDITION AT CITY SPEED FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT. SIX MONTHS PREVIOUS TO THIS INCIDENT, DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THE RIM WAS BENT BUT WOULD NOT CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT. SUBSEQUENTLY, ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TWO MORE RIMS BENT. EACH RIM WILL COST $300....

Oct 27, 2004 Wheels 15,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL CONDITION AT CITY SPEED FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT. SIX MONTHS PREVIOUS TO THIS INCIDENT, DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THE RIM WAS BENT BUT WOULD NOT CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT. SUBSEQUENTLY, ON TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS TWO MORE RIMS BENT. EACH RIM WILL COST $300....

Oct 7, 2004 Wheels 32,000 mi

HIT A SMALL POT HOLE IN MAY OF 2003, RIM DENTED IMMEDIATELY. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 48 MPH WHEN I HIT IT. HIT A SMALL INDENTURE IN THE ROAD IN MAY OF 2004 AND IT BENT ANOTHER RIM. TRAVELING AT ABOUT 32 MPH. RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!! HAD BOTH RIMS REPLACED-- OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. *NM

Oct 7, 2004 Wheels 32,000 mi

HIT A SMALL POT HOLE IN MAY OF 2003, RIM DENTED IMMEDIATELY. I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 48 MPH WHEN I HIT IT. HIT A SMALL INDENTURE IN THE ROAD IN MAY OF 2004 AND IT BENT ANOTHER RIM. TRAVELING AT ABOUT 32 MPH. RIMS ARE TOO SOFT!!! HAD BOTH RIMS REPLACED-- OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. *NM

Jun 4, 2004 Wheels 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER DROVE INTO A POT HOLE WHICH CAUSED ALL FOUR RIMS TO BEND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WHEN THE RIMS BENT THE TIRES DEFLATED. *NM

Jun 4, 2004 Wheels 35,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER DROVE INTO A POT HOLE WHICH CAUSED ALL FOUR RIMS TO BEND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK WHEN THE RIMS BENT THE TIRES DEFLATED. *NM

May 21, 2004 Wheels

I HIT A SMALL HOLE IN THE ROAD WHICH CAUSED MY WHEEL TO BEND AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS WILL BE THE 3RD WHEEL I AM REPLACING FOR THE SAME REASON. I WAS NOT DRIVING ERRATICALLY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I FEEL THE CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SUSTAIN THIS ORDINARY ROAD HAZARD. ALSO, THE CAR/STEERING...

May 21, 2004 Wheels

I HIT A SMALL HOLE IN THE ROAD WHICH CAUSED MY WHEEL TO BEND AND IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS WILL BE THE 3RD WHEEL I AM REPLACING FOR THE SAME REASON. I WAS NOT DRIVING ERRATICALLY WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I FEEL THE CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO SUSTAIN THIS ORDINARY ROAD HAZARD. ALSO, THE CAR/STEERING...

May 7, 2004 Wheels 22,000 mi

DROVE OVER POTHOLE IN ROAD. THIS DENTED AND CREATED CRACK IN RIM, WHICH LED TO A SLOW LEAK FROM WHEEL. NEED A NEW WHEEL RIM FOR REPLACEMENT. A RIM SHOULD NOT CRACK THIS EASILY. A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF DURABILITY SHOULD BE EXPECTED FROM PARTS OF THE CAR AND THIS IS PLAINLY NOT ACCEPTABLE. *AK

May 7, 2004 Wheels 22,000 mi

DROVE OVER POTHOLE IN ROAD. THIS DENTED AND CREATED CRACK IN RIM, WHICH LED TO A SLOW LEAK FROM WHEEL. NEED A NEW WHEEL RIM FOR REPLACEMENT. A RIM SHOULD NOT CRACK THIS EASILY. A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF DURABILITY SHOULD BE EXPECTED FROM PARTS OF THE CAR AND THIS IS PLAINLY NOT ACCEPTABLE. *AK

Apr 28, 2004 Suspension Fire 18,046 mi

WHILE PARKED REAR END CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Apr 28, 2004 Suspension Fire 18,046 mi

WHILE PARKED REAR END CAUGHT ON FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Structure Fire

2002 MITSHABISHI ECLIPSE REAR BUMPER STARTED TO BURN AND I HAD JUST PARKED AT WORK I WAS FOUND SLUMPED OVER BEHIND THE WHEEL APPARENTLY FROM THE FUMES OF THE BURNING PLASTIC. I HOPE MY REPORTING THIS REMOVES PLASTIC IN AREAS THAT MAY BE IGNITED. *AK

Apr 19, 2004 Structure Fire

2002 MITSHABISHI ECLIPSE REAR BUMPER STARTED TO BURN AND I HAD JUST PARKED AT WORK I WAS FOUND SLUMPED OVER BEHIND THE WHEEL APPARENTLY FROM THE FUMES OF THE BURNING PLASTIC. I HOPE MY REPORTING THIS REMOVES PLASTIC IN AREAS THAT MAY BE IGNITED. *AK

Mar 17, 2004 Wheels 37,920 mi

WHEN DRIVING OVER AN IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD (ABOUT 1 1/2 INCHES IN DEPTH) THE RIGHT RIM BENT. *AK *NM

Mar 17, 2004 Wheels 37,920 mi

WHEN DRIVING OVER AN IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD (ABOUT 1 1/2 INCHES IN DEPTH) THE RIGHT RIM BENT. *AK *NM

Mar 16, 2004 Power Train

CLUTCH FEELS SLUGGISH IN 2ND- 5TH GEAR, LIKE ALMOST A SLIP. ONLY HAVE 27K MILES ON IT AND I DON'T ABUSE MY CAR IN ANYWAY. A FEW OTHER OF MY FRIENDS EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR MITSUBISHI ECLIPSES. *JB

Mar 16, 2004 Power Train

CLUTCH FEELS SLUGGISH IN 2ND- 5TH GEAR, LIKE ALMOST A SLIP. ONLY HAVE 27K MILES ON IT AND I DON'T ABUSE MY CAR IN ANYWAY. A FEW OTHER OF MY FRIENDS EXPERIENCE THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THEIR MITSUBISHI ECLIPSES. *JB

Feb 26, 2004 Electrical System

BULBS IN HEADLIGHTS AND/OR BULB HOLDER MELT CAUSING WIRING TO MELT AND EXPOSED WIRE CAUSING EXTREME ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.*AK

Feb 26, 2004 Electrical System

BULBS IN HEADLIGHTS AND/OR BULB HOLDER MELT CAUSING WIRING TO MELT AND EXPOSED WIRE CAUSING EXTREME ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.*AK

Feb 8, 2004 Wheels

REPEATED RIM DAMAGE THAT RESULTS IN FLAT TIRES DUE THE INFERIOR RIMS ON THE 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE I HAVE ASKED MITSUBISHI ABOUT THE RIMS AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM. I HAVE SEEN READ OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT SPECIFICALLY AS A RESULT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE RIMS. *AK

Feb 8, 2004 Wheels

REPEATED RIM DAMAGE THAT RESULTS IN FLAT TIRES DUE THE INFERIOR RIMS ON THE 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE I HAVE ASKED MITSUBISHI ABOUT THE RIMS AND THEY SAY THERE IS NOT A PROBLEM. I HAVE SEEN READ OF A CLASS ACTION SUIT SPECIFICALLY AS A RESULT OF PROBLEMS WITH THE RIMS. *AK

Dec 9, 2003 Wheels 35,000 mi

CRACKED RIM. *AK

Dec 9, 2003 Wheels 35,000 mi

CRACKED RIM. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Wheels 100,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM CRACKED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WHEEL WOULD COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Dec 2, 2003 Wheels 100,000 mi

FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM CRACKED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WHEEL WOULD COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. *AK

Oct 24, 2003 Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE RIM. *JB

Oct 24, 2003 Wheels

WHILE TRAVELING AT 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER FRONT WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF THE RIM. *JB

May 14, 2003 Visibility

THE SUNROOF FAILED TO OPEN, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY TWICE. *JB

May 14, 2003 Visibility

THE SUNROOF FAILED TO OPEN, THE DEALER REPLACED THE PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY TWICE. *JB

May 2, 2003 Wheels 10,850 mi

WHEEL RIMS ON 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT HAVE BENT ON TWO OCCASIONS AND HAD TO REPLACE THEM. THE RIMS BENT UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *NLM

May 2, 2003 Wheels 10,850 mi

WHEEL RIMS ON 2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT HAVE BENT ON TWO OCCASIONS AND HAD TO REPLACE THEM. THE RIMS BENT UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. *NLM

Jan 7, 2003 Tires Crash 14,985 mi

RIMS BENT AT SPEED OF 50 MPH CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770826

Jan 7, 2003 Wheels Crash 14,985 mi

RIMS BENT AT SPEED OF 50 MPH CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770826

Jan 7, 2003 Tires Crash 14,985 mi

RIMS BENT AT SPEED OF 50 MPH CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770826

Jan 7, 2003 Wheels Crash 14,985 mi

RIMS BENT AT SPEED OF 50 MPH CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *PH *JB **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770826

Oct 29, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GAS TANK HAS A HOLE IN IT. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Oct 29, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE GAS TANK HAS A HOLE IN IT. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

Sep 24, 2002 Wheels

WHEELS ARE SUSEPTABLE TO DAMAGE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITONS EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OBSTICLE ,SUCH AS SPEED BUMP, ROAD WORK ,ECT.. NEVER SEEN SUCH A WEAK WHEEL , WELL BEING AND ALL THE UNSIGHTLY NOISE (FROM OL WARPY) JUST NOT SOMETHING YOU WOULD NOT EXPECT FROM A CAR THATS ONLY AROUND SIX MONTHS OLD...

Sep 24, 2002 Wheels

WHEELS ARE SUSEPTABLE TO DAMAGE UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITONS EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OBSTICLE ,SUCH AS SPEED BUMP, ROAD WORK ,ECT.. NEVER SEEN SUCH A WEAK WHEEL , WELL BEING AND ALL THE UNSIGHTLY NOISE (FROM OL WARPY) JUST NOT SOMETHING YOU WOULD NOT EXPECT FROM A CAR THATS ONLY AROUND SIX MONTHS OLD...

Sep 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2002 ECLIPSE STARTED TO SOUND VERY LOUD. ITOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER.THEY BLEW ME OFF . THEY NEVER CHECKED THE CAR IN THE SHOP BUT THEY SAID THE CAR WAS OK.ONE WEEK LATER THE ENGINE CEASED DUE TO LACK OF OIL. THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE CAR BECAUSE OF "CUSTOMER NEGLIGENCE".THEY STATE THAT AS A RESULT...

Sep 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2002 ECLIPSE STARTED TO SOUND VERY LOUD. ITOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER.THEY BLEW ME OFF . THEY NEVER CHECKED THE CAR IN THE SHOP BUT THEY SAID THE CAR WAS OK.ONE WEEK LATER THE ENGINE CEASED DUE TO LACK OF OIL. THEY REFUSED TO FIX THE CAR BECAUSE OF "CUSTOMER NEGLIGENCE".THEY STATE THAT AS A RESULT...

Sep 4, 2002 Wheels

ECLIPSE GT, LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT FROM RIM AND RIM BENT. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THESE RIMS SHOULD NOT BEND FROM A BLOWOUT.*AK *JB

Sep 4, 2002 Tires

ECLIPSE GT, LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT FROM RIM AND RIM BENT. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THESE RIMS SHOULD NOT BEND FROM A BLOWOUT.*AK *JB

Sep 4, 2002 Wheels

ECLIPSE GT, LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT FROM RIM AND RIM BENT. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THESE RIMS SHOULD NOT BEND FROM A BLOWOUT.*AK *JB

Sep 4, 2002 Tires

ECLIPSE GT, LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT FROM RIM AND RIM BENT. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THESE RIMS SHOULD NOT BEND FROM A BLOWOUT.*AK *JB

Aug 20, 2002 Structure

RON MARHOFER MITSUBISHI'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM TWICE AND REFUSES TO ATTEMPT ANOTHER REPAIR. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY AREA BODY SHOPS THAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE FROM A BROKEN SUPPORT IN THE FRAME.*AK

Aug 20, 2002 Structure

RON MARHOFER MITSUBISHI'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS PROBLEM TWICE AND REFUSES TO ATTEMPT ANOTHER REPAIR. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY AREA BODY SHOPS THAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE FROM A BROKEN SUPPORT IN THE FRAME.*AK

Jul 30, 2002 Electrical System Fire

AT 65MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 30, 2002 Electrical System Fire

AT 65MPH VEHICLE STARTED TO CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

May 6, 2002 Wheels 10,800 mi

I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHEN THE RIM BENT AND EXPELLED ALL AIR OUT OF THE TIRE, BUT AT 35 MPH I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, THIS CAN BE A SERIOUS HAZARD, AND IF INJURY OR EVEN DEATH OCCURS TO ANY ONE, LAWSUITS WILL MOST LIKELY BE IN ORDER. *TS *NLM ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-...

May 6, 2002 Wheels 10,800 mi

I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR WHEN THE RIM BENT AND EXPELLED ALL AIR OUT OF THE TIRE, BUT AT 35 MPH I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, THIS CAN BE A SERIOUS HAZARD, AND IF INJURY OR EVEN DEATH OCCURS TO ANY ONE, LAWSUITS WILL MOST LIKELY BE IN ORDER. *TS *NLM ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-...

Apr 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM FAILED DURING EMERGENCY MANUVERS, TURNED ONTO WRONG SIDE OF ROAD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. FOUND MYSELF ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ISLAND. I NOTICED A SHARP TURN AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND TRIED TO TURN INTO THE TURN. THE CAR REMAINED GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE WITH TIRES TURNED AND BRAKED APP...

Apr 20, 2002 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

ABS SYSTEM FAILED DURING EMERGENCY MANUVERS, TURNED ONTO WRONG SIDE OF ROAD TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. FOUND MYSELF ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ISLAND. I NOTICED A SHARP TURN AND SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND TRIED TO TURN INTO THE TURN. THE CAR REMAINED GOING IN A STRAIGHT LINE WITH TIRES TURNED AND BRAKED APP...

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

A RANDOM CODE FAILURE IN THE COMPUTER LEAD TO REPEATED ENGINE STALLS AT STOP, AND LEAD TO OTHER SPARK PLUG FOULING AND EGR VALVE FAILURE. PROBLEM REPEATS AFTER CODE IS CLEARDED. BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES NOW, A 6TH ON THE WAY. NLM

Apr 17, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

A RANDOM CODE FAILURE IN THE COMPUTER LEAD TO REPEATED ENGINE STALLS AT STOP, AND LEAD TO OTHER SPARK PLUG FOULING AND EGR VALVE FAILURE. PROBLEM REPEATS AFTER CODE IS CLEARDED. BEEN REPAIRED 5 TIMES NOW, A 6TH ON THE WAY. NLM

Apr 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WIHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH ON A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER WAS INJURED.*AK

Apr 16, 2002 Air Bags Crash

WIHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH ON A FRONT IMPACT COLLISION NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. PASSENGER WAS INJURED.*AK

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Mar 5, 2002 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK