1) a common issue according to the forums and facebook groups, the strut towers rust through which presents a safety issue when considering that the suspension is connected to the steering which could put an individual or others on the road at risk 2) yet another common issue, the dash and associated bezels crack over time. There has been no solution or alternative to complete replacement from anyone, including (I'm sure) Mitsubishi.

- West Henrietta, NY, USA

Car body paint both clearcoat and paint slowly peeling off car body. This has been happening in the last three plus years. The car needs to be repainted.

- Madison, WI, USA

The car makes a sound in the rear when I make a turn.the turning radius is very bad.I wouldn't do a U turn with it.the other issue is that the A/C stopped working on a very hot day.when I turned on the A/C the car turned off this almost caused a accident due to the sudden stop.the dashboard is all cracked.other than that the car seems good.everything else about the car I do like.the paint is peeling off and there seems to be some rust.

- Tujunga, CA, USA

Black 2000 mitisubshi Eclipse brought brand new by myself. There is some kind of defect in the paint causing it to fade to white and then fade completely to the bare metal. This is just in spot along the hood, roof and trunk. This vehicle has not been wrecked and has never been anywhere were an "acid" of other type of damage could happen to it. I have seen numerous other black Eclipses with this same problem. I have talked with an owner of the same type year make and model as mine and she has the same problem.

- Marion, OH, USA

I have a black 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Problem1: The hard plastic dashboard deck has cracked all the way across it's width into 3 pieces. The car was never in a wreck or subjected to any unusual forces that would cause it to crack. The replacement cost and especially labor to replace it is expensive. I suspect the plastic used for the dashboard deck is not uv resistant and is breaking down and becoming brittle from exposure to the sunlight. Problem 2: around 1-1/2 years ago or maybe longer, the paint or primer on the hood, cab top and trunk lid started bubbling up into rough 'cancer' spots that began fading and turning white. They start with a small spot and then rapidly grow across the entire surface. My trunk lid and roof is almost completely covered and the hood is about 50%. the paint on the rest of the car has not exhibited the same problem so far. I have now noticed that nearly every 2000 black Eclipse I see is exhibiting the same paint failure. It appears to me that there was a defective lot of primer or paint used for that model and year.

- Decatur, GA, USA

Clearcoat failure on Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000 all bubbling up also the dash is cracking and falling apart.

- Staten Island, NY, USA

Owns a black Mitsubishi Eclipse 2000 and the paint was peeling badly around the sun roof, the doors, and the hood was gone. I had the spoiler replaced when it was under warranty back in 2002, and now that was peeling already. I am wondering what I can do this get this problem corrected. Also the dashboard is falling apart. I have never seen a car fall apart like this.

- Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

I own a 2000 Eclipse. Every time it rains heavily I get a puddle of water in the front floor boards. This has been going on for some time now. I have taken it to several dealerships and they say it is fixed but it still leaks. There is a real bad moldy smell on the windows. When I drive it after a big rain storm, I can hear water slushing around in the door. There has to be a fix for this. I do not want to get rid of the car but.... I hope I do not need to make a big thing about this problem. Feel free to contact me.

- Newport News, VA, USA

My 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse leaks water one the driver and passenger sides. The water leaks from the hatchback area, especially when the car is parked on a downhill position. The hatchback area only has a small hole for the water to drain and it clogs very easily. Sometimes it doesn't even clog but somehow the water still does not drain. The service department at Mitsubishi "blows out" the hole but this is only a temporary fix. I check it at least once a week and it still floods. The flooding gets so bad that it shorts the speakers and stero equipment which is located under the seat. My car has flooded at least 50 different times since owning this vehicle and the continue to tell me that nothing can be done except for this "blowing out" the hole garbage. Don't buy this car if you have to park on any sort of hills. The last time it happened, I had at least 2 inches of water on my passenger side.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

The clear coat on my car is bubbling and then flaking off. I have multiple large sections of my car with the clear coat bubbling up and flaking off. It looks horrendous. On top of that, everytime there is any moisture in the air or it rains, the door handles become dotted. My car is patriot red pearl and the dots are a pinkish red. It is very odd. The dealers will typically repaint the handles but the dots will still appear. My biggest concern right now is the quality of paint and clear coat that is applied on the car. I would really like to see my car, and many other enthusiastic Mitsubishi Eclipse owners cars taken care of. (I own a 2000 Eclipse) thanks!

- Elon University, NC, USA

During rain the vehicle leaks through the fire wall and/or air vents into floor of vehicle.

- Friendsville, TN, USA

Consumers daughter was driving, noticed black smoke coming through air conditioning vents, vehicle looked to be on fire, consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they could not determine what had cause the fire. Prior to the fire, the engine would start, air condition was inoperative, sunroff was inoperative, mirror were inoperative, emergency brake was inoperative needed to be readjusted, fog lights stayed on even with the key out of ignition, windshield wiper was inoperative, cargo cover was loose, there was a problem with the power steering

- Blue Spring, MO, USA

Water leaks onto front and rear pax floors. The depth can be up to 1/2 inch of water. Leak location not found and fixed after 7 attempts. Radio amp under pax front seat gets wet and radio speakers short out.

- Eastchester, NY, USA

Extreme wind noise on driver's side when traveling above 50mph.

- Wantagh, NY, USA