Model year record

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse

7 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 287 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 01V069000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected: 192
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-03-08
Owners notified: 2001-03-26

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A BULGE IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS RESULTED IN THINNING OF THE MATERIAL DURING A WELDING OPERATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 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 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 01V005001

Seats

Component: Seats
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected: 47
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-01-08
Owners notified: 2001-02-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.

Safety risk

THE REAR ANCHOR BOLTS SECURING THE DRIVER'S SEAT MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF DRIVER INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 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 00V320001

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component: Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected: 10,510
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-27
Owners notified: 2001-01-15

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.

Safety risk

THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V299001

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Vehicles affected: 6,037
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-10-02
Owners notified: 2000-11-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.

Safety risk

PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.

Owner complaints

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

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Wheels: rim	62	20,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	14	48,000 mi
Air bags	13	100,000 mi
Wheels	13	30,100 mi
Electrical system	12	52,245 mi
Unknown or other	10	100 mi
Structure: body	9	29,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	8	28,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	8	—
Structure	7	88,000 mi
Tires	7	30 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	6	80,000 mi
Power train	5	117,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission	5	60,000 mi
Suspension: front	5	30,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	4	54,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	4	71,498 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components	4	—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	4	30 mi
Exterior lighting	3	60,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	3	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	2	79,499 mi
Engine	2	163,082 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	2	30 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	2	25,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	2	68,800 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	2	—
Power train: axle assembly	2	—
Power train: clutch assembly	2	24,000 mi
Seat belts	2	—
Seats	2	—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	2	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	2	—
Structure: body: door	2	—
Structure: frame and members	2	30,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	2	50,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	2	157 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	—
Visibility: glass, side/rear	2	—
Visibility: power window devices and controls	2	24,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	2	24,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	1	25,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	—
Air bags: side/window	1	—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	1	—
Electrical system: ignition	1	—
Engine and engine cooling	1	77,439 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	1	19,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	1	36,000 mi
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater	1	—
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch	1	—
Exterior lighting: fog lights	1	30 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	25,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	1	91,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	71,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly	1	65,000 mi
Interior lighting	1	151,000 mi
Parking brake	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	24,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	1	85,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	1	20,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	24,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	101,476 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	1	—
Structure: body: bumpers	1	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	—
Structure: body: hood	1	100 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid	1	100 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	100 mi
Suspension	1	135,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut	1	30 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	1	30 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	20,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	42,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	99,500 mi
Visibility	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	58,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	1	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	1	—

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has 3 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.