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1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

11 recalls name the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Newest first.

Owner complaints

159 complaints25 involved a crash5 involved a fire10 injuries

What owners report most

  1. Service brakes, hydraulic33
  2. Engine and engine cooling30
  3. Suspension29
  4. Power train18
  5. Air bags17
  6. Structure11
  7. Electrical system9
  8. Steering9
  9. Visibility7
  10. Seats6

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

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.

Every Mitsubishi Eclipse model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.