(1) ticking noise from the crankshaft pulley area with the clutch depressed. Kind of a swooshing tickey noise. This is the crankshaft position sensor trigger plate rubbing on the crankshaft position sensor. (2) stalling when the clutch is depressed. The trigger plate and crankshaft have been moving so much that the trigger plate is wearing through the sensor. Car lost power steering and put me and my family in danger.

- Lake Alfred, FL, USA

Oil leak inside of the engine caused the vehicle to smoke. Mechanic noticed a seal broke from the engine, and it needed to be replaced. Consumer alleges that the problem is similar to the problem recalled under NHTSA campaign no. 98V-069; however, the consumer's vehicle is not included in the recall.

- Washington, DC, USA

While driving the vehicle stalled and it became hard for the consumer to control the vehicle.

- Bothell, WA, USA

The head gasket failed, which caused fluid to leak.

- East Providence, RI, USA

Crankshaft walk. 1995 mits. Eclipse 2wd turbo. My son bought this car directly from having the bottom end rebuilt. Within 200 miles of drive time the crankshaft sensor went out. The mechanic that did the rebuild said he did not replace the sensor so no warranty. After spending another $160 on a new crankshaft sensor and interrupter plate. It lasted for approximately. Another 200 miles and died at 60 miles an hour on the freeway. It went back to the mechanic who replaced the crank bearings plate and sensor. It only took him 8 weeks. We picked up the car on Thursday the 20th of March. This time it lasted 30 miles and the plate is again hitting the sensor. We have now paid almost $3000 and the car is back in the shop. I have read complaints from other consumers who have had the same problem. There is no reason that the crankshaft should be able to walk. And it is not fair that we have to pay for a problem that is obviously in the design. Not even the shop that was working on it was aware of this problem. This car is back in his shop for the third time. He is losing money as are we.

- Calimesa, CA, USA

Car stops running unexpectedly. Won't restart right away / must way about an hour. Unexpected engine halting causes loss of power steering and power brakes making steering and stopping of vehicle difficult and dangerous. The unexpected engine halting occurs weekly making the vehicle not dependable transportation.

- Lincolnton, NC, USA

Consumer has had to have head gasket replaced three times on vehicle. While driving, vehicle leaks oil. Took to dealer for repairs..

- Mukwonago, WI, USA

External head gasket leak, causing oil to leak into the spark plug compartments.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

I am one of many who have experienced the walking crankshaft problem which requires the replacement of the engine at a cost of approx $4000. I have tried to establish a class action lawsuit against Mitsubishi for this problem but to no avail. You can call me at [xxx] if you have questions. I hope this problem is settled someday. Thank you. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Hartford, CT, USA

Camshaft started making same noise at 97,000 miles as it did at 47,000 when it failed at 65 mph on the hwy. Engine shut down and all power was lost. I am concerned that this will happen again in the near future and it is no longer covered by warranty. I belive that the life time of the part may only be aprox. 45,000 miles. The mechanic descibed the problem as the "cam shaft was walking". he also said that he had seen a few other cases.

- Lake Zurich, IL, USA

Walking crankshaft came from factory out of round which is preventing vehicle to go into gear. Consumer has replaced several parts in clutch assembly.

- State College, PA, USA

Vehicle stalls at any speed, had same problem in 1998. Dealer replaced engine control unit. The vehicle shuts off suddenly at 20-65 mph. There is oil leak as well due to cylinder head gasket failure.

- Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

Hello..... I would like to alert you to a major problem reguarding all 1995-1999 mitsubish Eclipse cars. All cars are prone to crank walk which will on average do $2,000 to $6000 worth of damage to the engine, this is a technical service bullitan from mitsu... this is a large safety concern in my opinion, just like the recall on the transfercase. If crankwalk was to happen at highway speeds, local is 75, sudden shuttin off of the engine would cause power steering failure, not to mention a few other problems (ABS would fail)...... this would without a doubt in my opinion, cause an extreme accident. Please, don't just take my word for it... go to www.dsm.org and do a search for "crankwalk" go to www.roadraceengineering.com, and view their tech info on crank walk... this is a huge problem that is the direct resault of a defect from the manufacturer. This strikes all transmissions, all makes (turbo or not), talon or Eclipse. Please check this out.... this is happening to oem engines, modified, and dealer rebuilt engines... please contact me reguarding this problem... I do hope that someone will research this..... I am not looking forward to having to rebuild an engine just because a crank and bareings were made out of spec at the dealer..... they also have no valid reason to blame mild modifications for these failurs when dealers have to deal with several of these a month (dealers have reported over 3 walking cranksafts in 3 different years of Eclipse within 1 month!!!!!!!) -- this is a problem that the owners should not have to pay for, this is not standard ware.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

Engine would make clinging & banging noises when trying to get engine to start. Took vehicle to dealer. Was informed by mechanic the flanging that holds the crankshaft in place was the cause of problem. It had broken loose from the welding. This caused it wobble. It also bored a hole in the engine short block. Its the reason for not starting.

- Austin, TX, USA

When driving vehicle just stopped without prior warning.

- North Las Vegas, NV, USA

Timing belt gears and tensioners failed, causing valve and engine cylinder repair.

- Seabrook, TX, USA

While driving at 65 mph and without prior warning vehicle was cutting off and vibrating.

- Lakeland, FL, USA

Poor sealing under vehicle caused oil leak under car, retorqued cylinder head gasket/replaced rocker cover gasket.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

The vehicle has defective head gasket which is leaking, causing a possible fire hazard.

- Hyannis, MA, USA

Engine sensors failed.

- Whittier, CA, USA