Model year record

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 440 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V421001

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
567,432
Reported to NHTSA
2000-12-18
Owners notified
2001-04-02

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V066001

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
307,000
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-05
Owners notified
1999-06-15

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V158001

Fuel system, gasoline

Component
Fuel system, gasoline
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
5,731
Reported to NHTSA
1996-08-27
Owners notified
1996-08-21

Defect description

THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.

Safety risk

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND IF THE GASKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, CAPS AND GASKETS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V149002

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected
458
Reported to NHTSA
1994-08-08
Owners notified
1994-10-10

Defect description

THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL CAN DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK WHERE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC UNIT IS ATTACHED, ALLOWING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT TO FALL DOWN.

Safety risk

LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT IF THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT FALLS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL CONNECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT ATTACHMENT POINT AT A RIGID PORTION OF THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL WITH A BRACKET AND REINFORCE THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL BY ADDING A BACK PLATE.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline29
Air bags: frontal26
Engine and engine cooling: engine23104,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint23111,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition17
Power train: automatic transmission17126,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor14
Electrical system: horn11
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly10
Power train: manual transmission10144,150 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components10
Air bags9125,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)9103,000 mi
Suspension: front9
Structure: body: door8
Electrical system: ignition: module7
Fuel system, gasoline793,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm7
Unknown or other7
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner6
Exterior lighting: headlights6
Power train: clutch assembly6
Electrical system: wiring596,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift5
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads5
Vehicle speed control5
Electrical system490,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood4
Seats4
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper4
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump4
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm4
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly4
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery3
Electrical system: starter assembly3
Engine and engine cooling3166,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control3
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices335,700 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3
Power train3
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3
Suspension3149,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint3
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2
Exterior lighting: brake lights2
Interior lighting2
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)2
Seat belts: front: anchorage2
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor2
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2148,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2
Tires2
Tires: tread/belt2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Visibility: windshield2
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2
Wheels2
Air bags: side/window1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Engine1125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Equipment: electrical1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging1
Fuel/propulsion system1125,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: axle assembly1
Seat belts1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages1
Steering1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure: body1140,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Suspension: rear1156,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Wheels: hub1
Wheels: rim1

The 1994 model has 8 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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