NHTSA — Power Train: Driveline: Differential Unit Problems

2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,000 miles

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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse drivetrain problems

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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #1

Apr 072005

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 80,000 miles

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

While idling in traffic the differential exploded and knocked a large chunk of metal out. This resulted in transmission locking up and oil spilling. Vehicle will only roll backward. Towed vehicle to consumer's home. Dealership will be contacted.

- Carlsbad, NM, USA

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