1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
4 recalls name the 1994 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
34 complaints5 involved a crash1 involved a fire5 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock · Suspension › Front › Control arm
Day time appx. 60-80 mi. From el paso, tx , lic. Driver driving appx. 70 mi. P/hr (80 mi. Day IS speed limit) just before chk. Point sierra blanca, front passenger side tierod breaks causing a major 1 car rollover injuring 3 people (1 w/minor injuries, 1 serious injuries, 1 critical injury). 1994…
Day time appx. 60-80 mi. From el paso, tx , lic. Driver driving appx. 70 mi. P/hr (80 mi. Day IS speed limit) just before chk. Point sierra blanca, front passenger side tierod breaks causing a major 1 car rollover injuring 3 people (1 w/minor injuries, 1 serious injuries, 1 critical injury). 1994 mitsubishi eclipse GS totaled. 2 of injured requiring continued medical care. hatchback came up, shattered glass in hatch and side panels. *Tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicle lost all braking powe r while attempting a gradual stop on dry road conditions. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*ak
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Vehicle suddenly accelerated. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*ak
- Seat belts
Driver's side automatic restraint belt IS inoperable. dealer has been notified.*ak *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission went out at 83,000 under normal use. this car was not in the recall but I believe it was a manufacturer defect.*ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
After purchased the consumer noticed that the vehicle burned 1/2 quart of oil per 1000 miles, now the vehicle burns more than 1/2 quart per 1000 miles and the consumer IS now adding 1 quart of oil almost every week, the dealer refused any assistance because the vehicle was out of warranty. nlm
- Power train › Automatic transmission
I just bought this car and drove it about a week and the transmission went out on me now I'm stuck with a lemon and no one want's to fix it. To take advantage of someone like this should never cross anyone's mind. Can you please help me in this matter thank you, dale lynne hartshorne
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Transfer case yoke IS leaking fluid. Consumer experienced the same problem as mentioned in recall on the automatic transmission. *ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
5-Speed manual- engine shutsdown while driving at any speed. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicle displayed a lound clunking noise and smoke was coming form engine. upon inspection by the dealer consumer was informed that crankshaft was defective.*ak it was determined that the brakes were ther problem and were replaced. *yh
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission was sticking when the vehicle was in drive . also, air conditioner made a humming sound when turned on. speedometer went from 20 mphs to 140 mhs and it broke, and the needle came out through the dashboard. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
The driver and passenger-side doors activated switch failed caused a short-cirtuit and drained the battery each time I came to a stop. This seems to be a part failure problem (both switches in a 6 year old car!) and the manufacturer should be responsible for fixing it. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission gears were slipping. also, engine died while driving due to defctiv etiming belt. This IS the second timing belt needed for this vehicle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Oil pressure fails to register above 25% when in idle. dealer notes that engine IS basically a throwaway. They quoted approximately $3,600.00 for full replacement. it IS not in their best interest to rebuild unit as cost would be much to high to justify to the customer. they stated that many other vehicles have run into the same issue.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Defective hood latches (primary and secondary) broke, causing the hood to fly up 2 times, which almost caused an accident. please provide further information. *ak
- Power train
Odometer fraud.
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Unknown or other · Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Air conditioner stopped blowing cold air, turned out it had begun leaking. also, the dealer had told us (and the owner's manual states) that we had the new freon-free system when in reality we do not. we will have to convert it at our expense if we choose to. seat belts are not retracting…
Air conditioner stopped blowing cold air, turned out it had begun leaking. also, the dealer had told us (and the owner's manual states) that we had the new freon-free system when in reality we do not. we will have to convert it at our expense if we choose to. seat belts are not retracting consistently, often stop midrail or do not begin to retract at all. this occurred once right in front of the dealer's service tech and he denies it. he tells mitsubishi that the system IS working correctly. heater/defroster and temperature needle coincide. we noticed that the needle suddenly stayed in the extreme cold range on the temperature guage and the heater IS blowing lukewarm/cool air. dealer says it's functioning properly and it's just because it's cold out. however, on our invoice he notes that this occurred inside their 68 degree garage. no repair made.
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Design defect caused the outer tie rod to break apart.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Power train › Automatic transmission · Suspension › Front · Tires
Vehicle completely cuts off while driving, no warning lights, no prior indication at all, traveling speed 60-65mph. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak vehicle experiences vibration and pulls to the right. consumer states vehicle IS experiencing shifting problems. a/c was blowing hot air…
Vehicle completely cuts off while driving, no warning lights, no prior indication at all, traveling speed 60-65mph. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak vehicle experiences vibration and pulls to the right. consumer states vehicle IS experiencing shifting problems. a/c was blowing hot air, dealer replaced a/c lines and compressor. banging and clanking noises from valve cover area, dealer diagnosed as an internal engine problem and installed short block and replaced the timing belt. dealer has replaced the iacs solenoid for the stalling problem, however vehicle continues to stall. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Transmission failure causing stalling.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Transfer case leaks and will seize up, causing all four wheels to lock up, resulting in loss of directional control of vehicle.
- Seat belts › Rear/other
Rear seat belts do not secure the child safety seat.
- Wheels › Rim
"Alloy wheel rims" damage easily from normal road hazards.
- Suspension › Front
When driving over 60 mph the vehicle shakes causing the tires to wear and the rams to crack. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition
While driving, at approx. 55Mph, suddenly engine shut down, rendering steering and brake inoperative, resulting in hitting barrier. *ak
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.
- 10211530This Technical Service Bulletin was sent to dealers to explain the difference between normal dew condensation, which is a natural phenomenon, and water penetration caused by improper sealing or a defective/broken part.
- 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.
- 6088731This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 6088726This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information.
- 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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