NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,000 miles

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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse engine problems

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2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 112004

Eclipse

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles

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

While engaging vehicle into drive it accelerated at 60 mph. As a result, vehicle jumped the curb and was airborne on the right side. Vehicle ended up landing in an embankment and crashing into a brick wall. No report of air bag deployment. Driver and passenger sustained neck and back injuries.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

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