NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,800 miles

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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse transmission problems

transmission problem

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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #5

Dec 272006

Eclipse 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

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

- the contact stated that she experienced many different unusual incidents with the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse, beginning with ignition. Also states that when she drives 35 - 40 mph the vehicle does not shift into gear consistently. The weather does not seem to be a factor. The contact reports that the most recent transmission hesitancy failure was on 12/27/06.

- Benton, AR, USA

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problem #4

May 272004

Eclipse 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 34,000 miles
I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse that has 34000 miles on it, and about a month after I bought it the 2nd gear in the transmisswion kept grinding when shifting and I found out that a lot of other owners are having the same problem so I was wondering if there is a possibility of a recall for the parts involved.

- Anderson, CA, USA

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problem #3

Mar 212002

(reported on)

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission shifts very poorly into the second gear when vehicle is cold. It was already rebuilt 4K miles ago and now it starts to fail for the seocnd time, dealerships refuse to do anything about it stating that they can not reporduce the problem. Car is very hard and unpleasant to drive when not fully warmed up. More details at www.deadeclipse.com.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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problem #2

Jul 152001

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall#01V011001/ manfacturer's recall SR01-005. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for recall repairs. Dealer didn't have parts, and told consumer to call back within a couple of days.when consumer called back parts still were not in.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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problem #1

May 122000

Eclipse

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Gear was stuck in the second or third gear due to a loose hydraulic line which caused clutch fluid to leak, almost resulting in a crash. Dealer had to tighten the part.

- Mayfield Heights, OH, USA

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