Bought a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse new. About 3 years later noticed the paint was starting to come off the roof. Took it to the dealership and they said sorry it is not covered, it was probably due to hot Texas sun. They did not even log the complaint. That dealership closed later on. Now my paint is off over most of the car and is very ugly. It is down to the metal. I am embarrassed to drive it but tell anyone who will listen that while still under warranty, Mitsubishi refused to repaint it. Also all the dashes crack in them. Mine within the first 3 years. There are too many complaints about the black paint on many of the 1999-2005 for there not to be something done about it. My car is almost 9 years old and still has less the 60,000 miles on it. Please someone help all of us drivers with black mitsubishes. I will never buy another.

- Greensburg, IN, USA

2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse with a shock rupture due to rust. Consumer states that it is rare that rust in that amount happen on the interior of the vehicle. She states that the manufacturer was not going to investigate her claims. The consumer discovered 3 recalls for her make, model and year for her vehicle. The consumer stated she had already experienced the failures of the recalls. The column switch was replaced because the unit would not self-cancel nor would it cancel manually. The switch would not reset in an off position which caused the lights to remain on once the vehicle had been turned off. The steering wheel vibrated frequently, even when traveling on a straight highway. The consumer also had repeated problems with the engine not starting and always assumed the problem was the battery which the consumer had replaced multiple times. The low oil pressure lamp illuminated frequently, even when the oil was not low. The recall was only for V6 engine's, however the consumer experienced the same problem with her 4 cylinder engine. Recall numbers 99V333001, 99V305001 and 00V225001.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

I have experienced multiple problems with my 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse. I assumed they were all just normal wear and tear until my most recent incident - the cover to my shock, passenger side, completely rusted exposing my shocks and allowing them to pop up, denting my hood and remaining exposed while I drive. Since this is such an unusual problem, I began investigating the other issues and they are all related to multiple recalls issued on my vehicle. I contacted Mitsubishi to alert them to the defect(s) as well as encourage them to alert other owners of the same model. It took them less than a week to decide not to investigate my car. They haven't even seen the damage. I offered to send photos and they were declined. They didn't even want a licensed Mitsubishi dealer to inspect my car. I think their lack of interest and concern is irresponsible and dangerous.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

My car has a defected dash. I am on a forum dedicated to Eclipses which lead to this site and all Eclipses (00-02 and even starting on 03 I believe) dashes are cracking really bad. My dash alone has several (around 8) cracks and some of those cracks lead to pieces of the dash that isn't even connected anymore. I have 2 free roaming pieces on my dash that will randomly fly off and slide around while turning or shifting the car. Now I don't believe this can cause any car failures or death, but I believe the dashes shouldn't be falling apart for any reason. I think Mitsubishi should recall the dash with better and more sturdy material.

- Kevil, KY, USA

Entire dash cracked from the sun light even though I used a windshield visor since I bought the car in 2000. The cracked dash is becoming a typical thing on 2000 Eclipses.

- Cordova, TN, USA

(1) without any incident or apparent cause the dash of a Mitsubishi 2000 rs Eclipse started to crack in different places (2) the consequences might be different depending on the circumstances. Right now, I get distracted by the cracks on the dash while driving. I do not know how these loose parts will behave on a collision (3) nothing has been done to correct the cracked plastic dash.

- San Juan, PR, USA

I have a 2000 Eclipse GT and the dash is cracked in it. It is made of a cheap plastic that cracks very very easily. I have complained to Mitsubishi numerous times and they have done nothing to help me. I know that there are thousands of Eclipses that also are having this problem. Someone can go to numerous Eclipse forums and see this. I feel the dash being cracked can also be a safety hazard. Having cracks in the dash make it not as sturdy and could be dangerous when operating the vehicle. If there is any way you guys can forward this on to Mitsubishi I would greatly appreciate it.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

Dashboards on the Mitsubishi Eclipse model years 2000-2005 have a tendency to crack as they are made of plastic. No force is applied that makes them crack, simply heat from the sun or cold temperatures. My dashboard and many thousand others have several cracks and this problem has not been addressed by Mitsubishi

- Manalapan, NJ, USA

I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. The dash started cracking about a year and a half ago. Almost every part of the dash is cracked now. I got a quote from a Mitsubishi dealer and the cost to replace the dash was $600+. I also checked a salvage yard with no luck at finding a replacement. I am worried that the cracking of the dash will cause an electrical failure or some other failure and I don't have the money to pay for a new one.

- Greenwood, SC, USA

The dashboard cracked after only a few years. Everyone I know with this car has had their dash crack. The part is listed as "instrument panel".

- N Charleston, SC, USA

Cheap dashboard of a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse has over 5 cracks on it. The cracks are growing and someday it can just fall apart and result in danger while driving.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

I suddenly started finding round pieces of broken plastic on the floorboard. It was when I was washing the car and noticed the 2 huge cracks in the dashboard that I realized the pieces of plastic were the "slats" where the defogger air comes out.

- Oak Park, CA, USA

Dash board cracked in multiple locations not sure what the cause of this is vehicle not involved in any collisions that would cause this, suspect material for dash is affected by temperature, never used any chemicals on the dash for cleaning purposes. This has happened in many friends 2000+ model Mitsubishi Eclipses.

- Waipahu, HI, USA

Contact states: While she was washing vehicle she noticed a crack in dashboard. Also, a crack in rim. She has not had any type of accident to cause these problems. She said that there was a film on the inside windshield. The film was probably moisture were it had rained.

- Saltville, VA, USA

Dashboard cracked in 3 different places do to extreme heat and cold.

- York, PA, USA

Rust all over 2000 white mit. Eclipse rs.

- Jeannette, PA, USA

Whenever it rains or vehicle is washed, water would remain ih door area. Windows would come out of alignment & would remain constantly wet. This would leave an odor of mildew inside vehicle. Been to the dealershipand contacted factory representative. Could not tell what problem was or what was causing it. Mechanic replaced door molding.

- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA