NHTSA — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly Problems

2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,538 miles

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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse steering problems

steering problem

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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 171998

Eclipse 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 137,077 miles

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Rattling/clacking when driving slowing on rough road. Found right front lower lateral arm has a lot of play and also inner and outer tire rod ends have a lot of play. The front lower lateral arm to suspension and everything dropped prior getting to dealership to inspect and fix it. More damages incurred for broken suspension, tie rods and lateral arm.

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 132000

Eclipse

  • miles
Tie rod ends were completely worn through. Could move right rear wheel with hand.

- Akron, OH, USA

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