IllustrationRECALL REMDEY DID NOT CORRECT RECALL 96V158001 PROBLEM. FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP OR GAUGE UNIT COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED, ALLOWING OVERFLOW OF FUEL OR FUMES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Eclipse years
Owner complaints for the 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse are substantially higher than the model-year median of 49.
About this comparison →How this year compares
Owner complaints by model year
Compare all Eclipse years →Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.
What owners reported most
All reported categories
Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.
When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 30 of 307 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 59 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Power Train. Review the 48 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Suspension. Review the 47 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
44 crash reports9 fire reports15 injury reports
What owners actually said
307 reportsWHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS VEHICLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING , CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT ANY RATE OF SPEED VEHCLE WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND 40 MPH A GRINDING NOISE COMES FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. SEAL ON THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL # 98V069001 ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING OIL. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE PROVIDE…
Read full complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH AND 40 MPH A GRINDING NOISE COMES FROM THE TRANSFER CASE. SEAL ON THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL # 98V069001 ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO. TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING OIL. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
VEHICLE CAME TO A JARRING STOP, UPON CHECKING THE VEHICLE NOTICED THE TRASMISSION BLEW OUT OF ITS CAS 2 GEARS, THREE PIECES OF THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING.
THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY TRANSMISSION. I HAD IT SERVICED AS REQUIRED AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME. I FILLED OUT THE ABOVE QUESTIONAIRE AS MUCH AS I COULD. I CONTACTED NHTSA AND THEY TOLD ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT BY FILING OUT THIS QUESTIONAIRE. I HOPE YOU WILL LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. I DON'T HAVE VERY MANY MILES ON THIS C…
Read full complaint
THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY TRANSMISSION. I HAD IT SERVICED AS REQUIRED AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME. I FILLED OUT THE ABOVE QUESTIONAIRE AS MUCH AS I COULD. I CONTACTED NHTSA AND THEY TOLD ME TO FILE A COMPLAINT BY FILING OUT THIS QUESTIONAIRE. I HOPE YOU WILL LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. I DON'T HAVE VERY MANY MILES ON THIS CAR. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD NOT NEED MAJOR WORK OR REPLACED. THANK YOU- *AK
CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NHTSA 99V066001/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL SR-99-002 CONCERNING LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO CORRECT THE RECALL DUE TO VEHICLE BEING SALVAGED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED AT 75000 MILES. RECORDS KEPT AND MAITAINED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER. THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT. I HAD TO 1300+ TO GET IT FIXED. NOW I HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED A NEW HEAD GASKET AND I KNOW IT HAD BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. I AM HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD 2 NEW SE…
Read full complaint
ENGINE COMPLETELY FAILED AT 75000 MILES. RECORDS KEPT AND MAITAINED ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER. THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT. I HAD TO 1300+ TO GET IT FIXED. NOW I HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED A NEW HEAD GASKET AND I KNOW IT HAD BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. I AM HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM. I HAVE HAD 2 NEW SETS OF ROTORS PUT ON, ROTORS TURNED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IT STILL SHAKES BADLY. NEED TO HAVE THEM RECALL THIS PROBLEMS, CAUSE EVERYONE I HAVE TALKED TO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
BOTH FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE 99V-066. NLM
WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK
Official recalls
500V421001 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Dec 18, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE. ALSO, MMC HAS ADDED THE POTENTIAL OF LEAKING MOISTURE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BALL STUD TO CORRODE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS CAMPAIGN SUPERCEDES MMC'S PREVIOUS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN, SEE 99V-066.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT FOR WEAR. BALL JOINTS THAT EXHIBIT WEAR BEYOND THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS. BALL JOINTS THAT ARE WITHIN THE ESTABLISHED TOLERANCE WILL BE CLEANED AND A SPECIAL SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF MOISTURE.
99V066001 · Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Ball Joint
Apr 5, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION WERE DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY, DIRT AND WATER CAN INTRUDE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM BALL JOINT TO SEPARATE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RUBBER BOOTS, AND IF THE BOOT IS DAMAGED, THEY WILL REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARM AND BALL JOINT ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.
98V069001 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Mar 26, 1998
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. LOCKUP OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAN OCCUR DUE TO INSUFFICIENT LUBRICATION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR ADEQUACY OF THE TRANSFER CASE OIL VOLUME, TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AND OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE MECHANISM. IF OIL VOLUME IS INSUFFICIENT, THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF OIL WILL BE ADDED. IF THERE IS TRANSFER CASE OIL LEAKAGE, AFFECTED COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED. IF THE TRANSFER CASE SHOWS OPERATIONAL DEGRADATION, THE TRANSFER CASE WILL BE REPLACED.
96V158001 · Fuel System, Gasoline
Aug 27, 1996
THE FUEL TANK GASKETS FOR THE FUEL PUMP AND/OR GAUGE UNIT GASKET COULD HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED ALLOWING FUEL OR FUMES TO ESCAPE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL LEAKAGE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND IF THE GASKETS ARE FOUND TO BE LEAKING, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK, CAPS AND GASKETS.
94V149002 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
Aug 8, 1994
THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL CAN DEVELOP A FATIGUE CRACK WHERE THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) HYDRAULIC UNIT IS ATTACHED, ALLOWING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT TO FALL DOWN.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKING CAN RESULT IF THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT FALLS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CONNECT THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT ATTACHMENT POINT AT A RIGID PORTION OF THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL WITH A BRACKET AND REINFORCE THE HEADLAMP SUPPORT PANEL BY ADDING A BACK PLATE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
4RQ00015 · Lower Contrtol Arm Ball Joint
Opened Aug 2, 2000 · Closed Apr 20, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Suspension
There is no summary currently available
Additional source detail variants (3)
Suspension
There is no summary currently available
Suspension
There is no summary currently available
Suspension
There is no summary currently available
RQ98007 · Transfer Case Leakage
Opened May 11, 1998 · Closed Aug 28, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:automatic Transmission
THE TRANSFER CASE OF THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), MITSUBISHI GALANT, ALLEGEDLY LEAKS OIL CAUSING ONE OR MORE WHEELS TO LOCKUP; OR THE INABILITY TO TRANSMIT ENGINE POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS.THE VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME TRANSFER CASE DESIGN AS THE ECLIPSE VEHICLES WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME ALLEGED DEFECT.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Power Train:automatic Transmission
THE TRANSFER CASE OF THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), MITSUBISHI GALANT, ALLEGEDLY LEAKS OIL CAUSING ONE OR MORE WHEELS TO LOCKUP; OR THE INABILITY TO TRANSMIT ENGINE POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS.THE VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME TRANSFER CASE DESIGN AS THE ECLIPSE VEHICLES WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME ALLEGED DEFECT.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
THE TRANSFER CASE OF THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD), MITSUBISHI GALANT, ALLEGEDLY LEAKS OIL CAUSING ONE OR MORE WHEELS TO LOCKUP; OR THE INABILITY TO TRANSMIT ENGINE POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEELS.THE VEHICLES HAVE THE SAME TRANSFER CASE DESIGN AS THE ECLIPSE VEHICLES WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THE SAME ALLEGED DEFECT.
EA98002 · Transfer Case Lockup
Opened Jan 30, 1998 · Closed Apr 30, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels
No summary supplied.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Wheels
Wheels
PE97040 · Transfer Case Lockup
Opened Sep 4, 1997 · Closed Jan 30, 1998
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels
ALLEGED DRIVETRAIN FAILURE THAT CAN LEAD TO LOCK-UP OF THE REAR OR ALL WHEELS.