Model year record

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 380 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V338000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component: Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected: 443,442
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-06-02
Owners notified: 2015-07-20

Defect description

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

Safety risk

If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Manufacturer remedy

MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V428000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Vehicles affected: 100,432
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-09-01

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Manufacturer remedy

MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V295001

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component: Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected: 25,803
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-09-25
Owners notified: 2001-11-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING TUBE WITH ONE HAVING A NEW ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-800-222-0037.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V011001

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component: Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected: 277,227
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-01-16
Owners notified: 2001-03-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Safety risk

FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V225001

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Component: Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected: 228,294
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-08-10
Owners notified: 2000-09-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

Safety risk

A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V333001

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component: Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected: 19,179
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-11-23
Owners notified: 2000-02-07

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.

Safety risk

THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE LEAD TO THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS GROUNDED; AND (4) THE TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD LAMPS WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE VOLTAGE MONITOR LEAD IS GROUNDED.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD A METAL MANIFOLD BRACKET (FROM GALANT MODELS ONLY - ECLIPSE HAS NO SUCH BRACKET). DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES SHOW NO DAMAGE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR ALONG WITH HEAT RESISTANT HARNESS CLIPS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES DO SHOW DAMAGE, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HARNESS WITH PREINSTALLED INTEGRAL HEAT PROTECTION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V305001

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected: 98,817
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-11-01
Owners notified: 1999-12-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Safety risk

LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Wheels: rim	93	41,000 mi
Wheels	35	20,000 mi
Structure	17	60,000 mi
Tires	15	41,000 mi
Structure: body	14	25,000 mi
Unknown or other	13	97,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	10	75,000 mi
Electrical system	8	109,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	8	100,000 mi
Exterior lighting	7	114,000 mi
Suspension	7	100,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	6	28,776 mi
Visibility: windshield	6	—
Air bags	5	37,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	5	148,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables	5	60,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	5	100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	5	95,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	5	34,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	4	—
Power train: clutch assembly	4	42,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	4	51,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	4	—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	4	119,000 mi
Structure: body: door	4	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine	3	56,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	3	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	3	—
Steering	3	37,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	3	—
Visibility: power window devices and controls	3	53,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	3	69,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	51,100 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	2	100,000 mi
Equipment	2	—
Fuel/propulsion system	2	102,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch	2	59,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	2	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	2	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	2	7,400 mi
Suspension: front	2	—
Tires: sidewall	2	—
Tires: tread/belt	2	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	—
Visibility	2	140,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	2	125,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	—
Electrical system: ignition	1	97,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	—
Electrical system: ignition: module	1	—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay	1	55,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	1	—
Engine	1	130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	28,776 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	1	—
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	80,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	1	48,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	—
Parking brake	1	—
Power train	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	—
Power train: axle hubs	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)	1	—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	—
Seat belts	1	156,000 mi
Seats	1	—
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	—
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Structure: body: hood	1	—
Structure: body: roof and pillars	1	—
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	—
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	—
Visibility: glass, side/rear	1	—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	—
Wheels: multi piece	1	—

The 1999 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2001 model has about 1.5 times 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.