NHTSA — Power Train Problems

1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
103,000 miles

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1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 052019

Eclipse

  • 206,000 miles

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The contact owns a 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse. While driving 45 mph, the steering wheel detached from the steering column. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the passenger side control arm, axle, and transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.

- Taylorsville, NC, USA

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problem #1

Jul 122001

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was in motion and the transmission completly disintegrated, causing an unsafe condition.

- Edwards, CA, USA

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