Known Recalls

Model year record

1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 53 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V069001

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
24,275
Reported to NHTSA
1998-03-26
Owners notified
1998-04-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission6—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components4—
Suspension: front4—
Electrical system: ignition3—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner3—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine2—
Power train2—
Seat belts: rear/other2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock115,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Structure: body: door1—
Suspension: front: control arm115,500 mi
Tires1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1993 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1995 model has about a fifth as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.