1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Newest first.
Dope, inc. IS recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. the recall began on april 3, 2006. owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. lockup of the transfer case can occur due to insufficient lubrication.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for adequacy of the transfer case oil volume, transfer case oil leakage, and operational degradation of the transfer case mechanism. if oil volume IS insufficient, the appropriate amount of oil will be added. if there IS transfer case oil leakage, affected components will be replaced. if the transfer case shows operational degradation, the transfer case will be replaced.
Owner complaints
36 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Vehicle speed control
Lately the 1993 mitsubishi eclipse 1.8L has been not cranking up after it gets hot . I have changed the throttle position sensor and the coolant temperature sensor with no luck on either of those . So the other day around 5/10/07 I was about three miles from my house heading into town by myself…
Lately the 1993 mitsubishi eclipse 1.8L has been not cranking up after it gets hot . I have changed the throttle position sensor and the coolant temperature sensor with no luck on either of those . So the other day around 5/10/07 I was about three miles from my house heading into town by myself and I hear a tick/spark come from around the dash and the car just shuts completely off and I had nothing . No throttle . No power steering . Nothing !!! I barely made it off the road . *Ak
- Seat belts › Front
When rear ended at a stop driver's seat belt did not restrain the consumer. This caused the consumer's head to hit the steering wheel. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the first gear to the second gear, won't shift, and makes noise. dealer notified. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving the vehicles transmission slipped into another gear. the dealer IS aware of the problem. *nlm
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Engine has failed, causing consumer to replace engine once and repair it twice.consumer IS adding 2 -3 quarts of oil every 500 miles. periodically, vehicle runs rough and sluggish. dealer IS aware of problem, but an independent mechanic has been servicing the problem. Please provide more information.*ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Hood latch broke. The hood flew up, almost causing driver to lose control of vehicle. The hood cracked part of the windshield and bend the top of vehicle.
- Vehicle speed control
While driving vehicle 55 mph rear two tires locked up. vehicle was moving uncontrolably. vehicle moved about 100 feet until consumer was able to stop vehicle, skid marks occurred on street. please add additional information. *Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
While driving vehicle will completely shut down without warning due to a malfunction within the computer system. please give any further details.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
When drivng and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stop timing belt broke off from engine, causing major damage to engine. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noted entire engine needed to be replaced. Please provide any further details. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
I took the vehicle to a mechanic and he said that the thrust bearing had failed causing the motor to spin 2 rod bearings. he also siad this IS a common problem for the 93-99 cars known as "crankwalk" and the only way to fix it right IS to install a motor from a 90-92 car. I have reshearched the…
I took the vehicle to a mechanic and he said that the thrust bearing had failed causing the motor to spin 2 rod bearings. he also siad this IS a common problem for the 93-99 cars known as "crankwalk" and the only way to fix it right IS to install a motor from a 90-92 car. I have reshearched the "crankwalk" and found many other owners are trying to get mitsubishi to recall the cars affected since this IS a saftety issue that could lead to engine lockup at highway speeds.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control
Car surges continually...while driving at slower speeds and also when in gear. vehicle scan indicated oxygen sensor. oxygen sensor replaced...problem still exists. 3 auto repair shops could not locate the problem. additionally, car stalls when put into gear and also when driving.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
This car still has repeated transmission problems especially when shifting. I have plans to contact the manufacture because I am outraged.*ak
- Seat belts
The automatic shoulder restraint on drivers side has gone out and only works intermittently. *Ak
- Structure › Frame and members
No summary listed for above vehicle. *Ak
- Child seat
IS there a correct way of installing a forward facing child safety seat in the rear of my 93 eclipse. we are unable to determine this ourselves, and do not know which resources to contact.
- Structure › Body
My car was bought from an individual that I know, and it was garage kept.i do the same,.but the top of the car IS fading so badly...bad paint job...and the rear IS the same..is there a recall on the paint jobs on my car? I need to have it painted...but cant really afford it...but it should not be…
My car was bought from an individual that I know, and it was garage kept.i do the same,.but the top of the car IS fading so badly...bad paint job...and the rear IS the same..is there a recall on the paint jobs on my car? I need to have it painted...but cant really afford it...but it should not be fading like it is...and chipping....i took it to a body shop and they said no way it should be like that....so can you help me?
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Timing belt broke and locked engine, possible valve bent
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When pulling out, vehicle lost all power causing vehicle to stall. *Ak *yc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment. please give any further details. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door locks failed on both sides. Cannot open with keys. Can open okay from within. I believe this should be considered a safety issue because a young, old, or disabled passenger could be trapped inside. This may be a common mitsubishi/dodge/dsm problem because my 1993 dodge stealth suffers the same problem. See web site: http://www.3si.org/wwwboard/index.htm for posted messaged by other owners!
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine/oil pump failed.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Recalls 98v-069.001/98v-069.000. yoke snapped in half and the driveshaft got disconnected after the transfer case recall repair work was performed. Contacted manufacturer and cannot remedy the problem due to modifications on vehicle. provide further information. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving the dowel pins blew out, cracking the transmission . the transmission went through the clutch, blowing the thrust plate. dealer and manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
When shifting into reverse, gear would pop out of reverse. Tried shifting into another gear & it would not move. Had previously locked up in any gear. Took to dealer & mechanic said clutch needed adjusting. The problem had reoccurred. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Trasfer case failed/replaced under extended warranty.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Transfer case leakage
The transfer case of the all wheel drive (AWD), mitsubishi galant, allegedly leaks oil causing one or more wheels to lockup; or the inability to transmit engine power to the drive wheels.the vehicles have the same transfer case design as the eclipse vehicles which have been recalled for the same alleged defect.
- Transfer case lockup
- Transfer case lockup
Alleged drivetrain failure that can lead to lock-up of the rear or all wheels.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 606596Information regarding cylinder head gaskets for remanufactured short blocks.
- 600571Information about improved automatic transaxle end clutch.
- 52620Mut-ii scan tool warranty.
- 52060New valve lash adjuster noise checking and troubleshooting procedures.
- 50618Antenna tightening torque.
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