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2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Eclipse years

Owner complaints for the 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse are substantially higher than the model-year median of 49.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

105 reports with mileage · 203 unknown

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.

  • Wheels. Review the 128 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 41 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

13 crash reports6 fire reports11 injury reports

What owners actually said

308 reports
Mileage unknown · Apr 19, 2001
Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY THROTTLE STUCK, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #886348

Mileage unknown · Apr 19, 2001
Vehicle Speed Control

WAS SLOWING DOWN TO AN INTERSECTION WHEN THROTTLE GOT STUCK. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST HIT HEAD-ON AND IN THE REAR. AFTER PULLING UP EMERGENCY BRAKE, THROTTLE BECAME UNSTUCK, AND VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER. CONSUMER WILL ADD MORE INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI #886347

Mileage unknown · Apr 10, 2001
Wheels

UPON COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER ECLIPSE OWNERS ABOUT BENT RIMS; I NOTICED THAT MY FRONT RIGHT RIM IS ALSO BENT IN 2 PLACES. NOW I'M CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY.*AK

NHTSA ODI #743811

Mileage unknown · Apr 3, 2001
Service Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury

ON MARCH 31, 2001, MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2001 ECLIPSE FOR OUR 17 YEAR OLD SON, TO CARRY HIM THROUGH HIGHSCHOOL AND COLLEGE. AROUND 3 HOURS LATER HE BRAKED TO AVOID HITTING 2 DOGS, THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP AND THE OTHERS DID NOTHING. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO SWING AROUND AT 180 DEGREES AND GO BACKWARDS INTO A DITCH…

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ON MARCH 31, 2001, MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2001 ECLIPSE FOR OUR 17 YEAR OLD SON, TO CARRY HIM THROUGH HIGHSCHOOL AND COLLEGE. AROUND 3 HOURS LATER HE BRAKED TO AVOID HITTING 2 DOGS, THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP AND THE OTHERS DID NOTHING. THIS CAUSED THE CAR TO SWING AROUND AT 180 DEGREES AND GO BACKWARDS INTO A DITCH HITTING A STEEL CULBERT. THE POLICE STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE BRAKES. IF WORKING PROPERLY, THE CAR COULD HAVE BEEN CONTROLLED. NO TICKET WAS GIVEN TO OUR SON. HE AND HIS FRIEND HAS NECK AND BACK PAIN. HOPEFULLY IT WILL HEAL. THE TRAUMA IS STILL THERE FOR OUR SON I KNOW. THE THOUGHT OF WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED IS HORRIFIC IF HE HAD BEEN BY A BLUFF, ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE OR ETC. NOW THE CAR IS WRECKED, AND THE EXPENSE IS OURS, THIS WAS A GIFT, HE IS A RESPONSIBLE CHILD, THE BRAKES THAT WAS PUT ON THIS CAR COULD HAVE CAUSED MUCH MORE DAMAGE TO THESE CHILDREN. I AM UNSETTLED ON WHAT TO DO, I AM CHECKING INTO IT, HOPEFULLY SOMEONE WILL TAKE THIS SERIOUS ENOUGH TO PUT A STOP TO THIS PROBLEM. WE THANK GOD FOR [XXX] AND HIS FRIENDS LIFE, BUT THE INJURY'S ARE THERE AND IT IS VERY TRAUMATIC. WE ARE THANKFUL NOT TO HAVE BEEN AT THE POINT OF A FUNERAL FOR ONE OR BOTH. NOW [XXX] IS SHY TO DRIVE, BELIEVE ME, THIS DOES TRAUMATIZED ONE. THE POINT IS, I NEED HELP TO GET THIS FIXED, THE BRAKES, THE CAR, AND IT NOT TO HAPPEN AGAIN TO ANYONE, IT IS TO LATE IF THEY ARE KILLED. AS A PARENT I AM HORRIFIED, DOES THESE MANUFACTURE NOT HAVE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PARTS, NO MATTER THE AGE ONE LIFE IS TO MUCH. PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN, I WILL USE WHAT EVER AVENUE I HAVE TO FOR HELP. THANK YOU, SINCERELY -- [XXX]. *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #743457

Mileage unknown · Mar 20, 2001
Wheels

TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND ASKED THEM TO BALANCE TIRES AND RIMS AT 15,000 MILES DUE TO VIBRATION. I WAS ADVISED THAT ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT. THERE WAS NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE TO RIM OR TIRE. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD PROBABLY HIT A BUMP OR CURB. DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE RIM AT THAT TIME. ADVISED I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT AT MY COST. R…

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TOOK CAR TO DEALER AND ASKED THEM TO BALANCE TIRES AND RIMS AT 15,000 MILES DUE TO VIBRATION. I WAS ADVISED THAT ONE OF THE RIMS WAS BENT. THERE WAS NO OBVIOUS DAMAGE TO RIM OR TIRE. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD PROBABLY HIT A BUMP OR CURB. DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE RIM AT THAT TIME. ADVISED I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE IT AT MY COST. RIM MOVED TO REAR AXLE OF CAR FOR NOW.

NHTSA ODI #742725

Mileage unknown · Mar 20, 2001
Structure

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.

NHTSA ODI #742721

Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2001
Wheels

POOR QUALITY OF RIMS, EASY TO BEND, AND CAUSES AIR LEAKAGE FROM TIRE. RIM WAS REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK

NHTSA ODI #883077

Mileage unknown · Mar 14, 2001
Wheels

WHEEL RIM IS BEING REPLACED FOR FOURTH TIME ON PASSENGER'S RIGHT SIDE. REPAIRS COST AT MOST EACH TIME $350. DEALER DIDN'T SEE A DEFECT ON RIM. THEY HAD THEIR ENGINEERS TESTING IT.*AK THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FOUR WHEELS HAD BEEN DAMAGED. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFECT. *YH

NHTSA ODI #883036

Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2001
Air Bags

WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER HAS NOTICED AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING OFF AND ON. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. DEALER HAS MADE REPAIRS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. *AK CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WAS FINALLY REPAIRED AFTER 3 TIMES DEALER HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE DRIVER SEAT BACK PORTION, LOOSE WIRING TO SIDE AIR BAG WAS CAUSING PROBLEM. *JB

NHTSA ODI #882683

Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2001
Structure

THE CAR HAS A WATER LEAK ON THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE WATER POOLS ON THE CARPET AND REACHES 1" DEEP ON OCCASION. DUE TO THE RADIO AMPLIFIER BEING UNDER THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT, THE WATER PENETRATES THE AMPLIFIER AND SHORTS OUT SOME OF THE RADIO SPEAKERS. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TO THEI…

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THE CAR HAS A WATER LEAK ON THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE WATER POOLS ON THE CARPET AND REACHES 1" DEEP ON OCCASION. DUE TO THE RADIO AMPLIFIER BEING UNDER THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT, THE WATER PENETRATES THE AMPLIFIER AND SHORTS OUT SOME OF THE RADIO SPEAKERS. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TO THEIR SUBCONTRACTED BODY SHOP MORE THAN 6 TIMES IN 3 MONTHS AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN WORSE SINCE THE LAST REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI #742335

Official recalls

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15V338000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 2, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.

Remedy: MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.

04V428000 · Equipment:other:labels

Sep 1, 2004

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN WILL MAIL A CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION LETTER CONTAINING A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION AND A GRAPHIC OF THE BI-LINGUAL DASHBOARD AIR BAG WARNING LABEL. IN ADDITION, ALL CURRENT 2000-2004 NATIVA OWNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE REPLACEMENT AIR BAG ALERT LABELS FOR THE SUN VISORS. THIS RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. THE NOTIFICATION TO THE NATIVA OWNERS IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL OR MAY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.

01V295001 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections

Sep 25, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH V6 ENGINES TO FEDERAL EMISSION STANDARDS. THE POWER STEERING FLUID FEED TUBE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH AN EXHAUST MANIFOLD MOUNTED HEAT SHIELD CAUSING A HOLE TO BE WORN THROUGH THE POWER STEERING PIPE ALLOWING FLUID LEAKAGE.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID CAN RESULT IN A FIRE AND CONTINUED LOSS OF FLUID WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING TUBE WITH ONE HAVING A NEW ROUTING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-800-222-0037.

01V011001 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines

Jan 16, 2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE WAS MIS-MANUFACTURED AND COULD WEAKEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING WILL BE PHASED OVER A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD STARTING MARCH 26, THROUGH JULY 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037.

00V225001 · Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

Aug 10, 2000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUT IN THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED, RESULTING IN SYMPTOMS RANGING FROM STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION TO STIFF STEERING, AND IN THE WORST CASE, NO ABILITY TO TURN LEFT.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY IF A LOOSE NUT CONNECTION IS FOUND.

99V333001 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables

Nov 23, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES AND FEDERAL EMISSION EQUIPMENT. THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS CAN BECOME HEAT DAMAGED BY THE FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHICH COULD CAUSE GROUNDED CIRCUITS.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CIRCUIT FAILURE COULD CAUSE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TO OCCUR: (1) THE ENGINE WILL NOT START BECAUSE THE MAIN FUSE WILL BLOW IF THE POWER LEAD IS GROUNDED; (2) THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE IF THE SIGNAL WIRE IS GROUNDED; (3) THE AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE LEAD TO THE MAGNETIC CLUTCH IS GROUNDED; AND (4) THE TURN SIGNAL/HAZARD LAMPS WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE IF THE VOLTAGE MONITOR LEAD IS GROUNDED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND DISCARD A METAL MANIFOLD BRACKET (FROM GALANT MODELS ONLY - ECLIPSE HAS NO SUCH BRACKET). DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE HARNESS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES SHOW NO DAMAGE, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR ALONG WITH HEAT RESISTANT HARNESS CLIPS. IF THE HARNESS WIRES DO SHOW DAMAGE, THE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HARNESS WITH PREINSTALLED INTEGRAL HEAT PROTECTION.

99V305001 · Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch; Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch; Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring

Nov 1, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:switch/wiring

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.

Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COLUMN SWITCH LEVERS CAN BECOME LOOSE OR BREAK OVER TIME.

Consequence: LOOSENING OR CRACKING OF THE LEVERS CAN CAUSE DIRECTIONAL LAMPS THAT DO NOT SELF-CANCEL OR OPERATE, HEAD LAMPS THAT DO NOT TURN OFF, WINDSHIELD WASHERS THAT OPERATE CONTINUOUSLY AND/OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS THAT DO NOT OPERATE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED SWITCH.

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

3

PE05007 · Headlights Failure

Opened Feb 10, 2005 · Closed Jun 8, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Exterior Lighting:headlights:concealment Devices

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

Exterior Lighting:headlights

IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR CAN CAUSE INCREASED TERMINAL RESISTANCE AND OVERHEAT THE HEADLIGHT CONNECTOR.THIS PROBLEM CAN AFFECT INDEPENDENTLY EITHER HEADLIGHT BUT DOES NOT CAUSE SIMULTANEOUS FAILURE OF BOTH HEADLIGHTS. THE PROBLEM ALSO DOES NOT AFFECT FRONT PARKING LAMPS.AS A RESULT, THE COMPLAINTS TYPICAL REPORT SINGLE FAILURE OF ONE HEADLIGHT.THERE ARE NO CRASHES OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL REPORTED.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.

EA02007 · Aluminum Alloy Wheel Denting

Opened May 31, 2002 · Closed May 1, 2003

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels

SEE ATTACHED REPORT.

PE01044 · Alloy Wheel Denting And Fracturing

Opened Dec 18, 2001 · Closed May 31, 2002

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Wheels

No summary supplied.