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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

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

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These records cover every 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

12 recalls name the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Newest first.

Owner complaints

136 complaints22 involved a crash6 involved a fire16 injuries1 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Engine and engine cooling44
  2. Power train24
  3. Suspension19
  4. Air bags14
  5. Structure10
  6. Service brakes, hydraulic10
  7. Wheels9
  8. Visibility9
  9. Steering7
  10. Vehicle speed control7

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.