Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake light (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mitsubishi Eclipse


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

The Headlights problem

The vehicles left headlight had a white film over it which caused the light not to extend the full distance. Dealer notified. Scc   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

I have had to replace brakes 4x's. They should be recalled. Issued complaint. Dealer unhelpful. Breaks squeal loudly even after being fixed. Should be able to retrieve number of times taken to dealer in their system. Dangerous. Now car shakes when stepping on breaks.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Flasher Unit problem

Vehicle will begin to shake/stutter when brakes are applied. Will stop and let go when applying brakes. Dealer replaced rotors 3 times, both front brake pads. Cannot explain problem. Consumer states at times when applying brakes, they will skip, causing vehicle to stop and then go and then stop   Read details...


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