1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. if the rubber boots on the lower lateral arm ball joints of the front suspension were damaged during assembly, dirt and water can intrude. also, mmc has added the potential of leaking moisture, which can cause the ball stud to corrode.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the lower lateral arm ball joint to separate, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. this campaign supercedes mmc's previous safety recall campaign, see 99v-066.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. ball joints that exhibit wear beyond the established tolerance will be replaced with newly designed lateral arm ball joints. ball joints that are within the established tolerance will be cleaned and a special sealant will be applied to prevent intrusion of moisture.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Nhtsa recall campaign 00v421001; mitsubishi issued a front lower ball joint recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, and work was performed, but the problem recurred. *ak
- Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
The consumer noticed water leaking from the roof onto the carpet of the vehicle. *jb. While driving in pouring rain watrer leaked from the convertible top from the both sides right/left windows, an din the back windows and the seats. Took vehicle to dealer, who demanded $500.00 to fix the problem.
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