NHTSA — Suspension: Front: Control Arm Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse suspension problems

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1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #7

Jun 122001

Eclipse

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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The car was recalled last year, we took it to murphy Mitsubishi in pelham, Alabama and we were refused service.three weeks later the control arm ball joint broke and my wife had an accident costing us hundreds in damages.

- Birmingham, AL, USA

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problem #6

Jul 301999

Eclipse

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Consumer contacted dealer in reference to NHTSA recall 99V066001/manufacturer's recall SR99-002. Dealer inspected part, no parts. Has contacted a dealer, dealer has noticed lower ball joint boot has started to separate which could cause a crash, dealer refused to repair recall work.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

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problem #5

Sep 012000

Eclipse

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Consume R was traveling about 35mph on highway both front ball joints broke. Also, both left and right front axles broke. Has contacted the manufacturer. There were no injuries.

- Canoga Park, CA, USA

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problem #4

Sep 291998

Eclipse

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The right tire fell off while pulling out of a parking lot. Day Toyota replaced the ball joint & arm. Mitsubishi dealer examined the car & stated other ball joint was cracked. Mitubishi will not reimburse for replacement of 2nd ball joint, even though this was a recall.

- Finleyville, PA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 021999

Eclipse

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While driving car front wheel separated at ball joint and vehicle came crashing down causing damage to arm assemble spindle hub and other front end components.

- Mapleton, IL, USA

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problem #2

Jun 021999

Eclipse

  • miles
While driving car front wheel separated at ball joint and vehicle came crashing down, causing damage to arm assembly spindle/ hub and other front end components.

- Mapleton, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 041998

Eclipse 4WD

  • miles
Ball joints broke due to poor alignment.

- Hopkins, MN, USA

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